Youth Development

It's Monday, so that can only mean one thing: it's time for a new week of Football Ramble Daily! On today's show Marcus, Luke and Pete discuss all the big stories from the opening weekend of Premier League fixtures including Raheem the Dream's destruction of West Ham, the VAR debacle at the King Power and Tottenham's turnaround against newly-promoted Aston Villa. Elsewhere the debate around Pete's earworm of an email jingle rumbles on, Marcus is delighted about the increase in young English people involved in football at the top level, and Luke welcomes Will Ferrell into the fold as a Pompey fan. Pip pip! Get in touch via email at: [email protected] or search 'Football Ramble Daily' on social media. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep dive into the pool of players born in 2001 or later, and thus eligible for the 2021 U20 World Cup. Joey Anthone (@USAprospects) and Matt Hartman (@MattSHartman) join me to give an early look at the players who have a chance of playing in the next U20 World Cup. Disclaimers apply (the kids are young and the tournament is two years away) and the show notes are detailed. Use them! We talk about who we think is already a lock, who’s in the next tier down, and who has an outside chance of breaking in, position by position, answering listener questions as we go.

To claim your free copy of 'The Economist' text 'TiFo' to 78070. Is it better to buy or develop youth? Should we be talking about roles instead of positions? How do you determine a football player's ceiling? We answer these questions and more in today's episode. HELP JOE'S MOTHER! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/deborah-devine2 THAT STATSBOMB ARTICLE: https://statsbomb.com/2019/04/what-does-a-fullback-do-in-2019/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary is joined UEFA A licensed coach and U9-U12 Colorado Rapids Director of Coaching, David Garcia to discuss how youth coaches can coach a possession based and/or positional play system. How should training be structured? What is the role of opposed versus unopposed training? How can we teach players resilience alongside tactics and the game? David discusses all of this, along with his unique coaching journey that took him from New York to Spain to work in full time soccer and develop his philosophy. If you are looking for some reading before your pre-season, please check out Modern Soccer Coach books on https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop

Gary talks with Dr. Ceri Bowley, who has worked as a Senior Lecturer at University of South Wales a mental performance coach with the Welsh FA and has recently taken a new position as Head of Coaching Support - with City Football Group. He talks about how accurate observation informs the decision-making process and how what we actually see dictates how we act. Where does this hold coaches back? How can we improve on it? How does it carry forward towards session planning and team meetings? All of this and a lot more is covered in the podcast. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Vancouver Whitecaps were back at it on Saturday night. We look back at the 2-2 draw with Colorado Rapids and hear from 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos. It was another two points dropped at home though. Can the 'Caps make those up on the road and what will the second half of the MLS season hold in store for them? We look at all that and a lot more. Plus we look at Canada's progress on the international stage with a look at the action in the Gold Cup and Women's World Cup, and hear from both national team head coaches. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.20: Vancouver Whitecaps v Colorado Rapids analysis34.56: Vancouver Whitecaps - the road ahead55.05: Canada Women's World Cup and VAR chat70.00: Canada Gold Cup chat featuring John Herdman audio85.01: Wavelength - Teen Anthems - Swansea City88.50: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Straight from the Women's World Cup in France, Alexi and Mosse talk VAR controversy at the tournament in the State of the Union (6:44). Then, the guys recap the USWNT's easy path through the group stage (14:33) and look at some surprise teams thus far (18:42). Also, the guys address the negativity surrounding the USMNT at the Gold Cup (24:46) and break down the latest with Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar (29:08). All that and more in a special edition of the State of the Union Podcast from Paris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by Minnesota United (MLS) assistant coach, John Pascarella. He discusses a recent tweet he posted about the following coaching methods from different cultures, challenging coaches to think differently on social media, the current state of the game in the United States, and how coaches should be more demanding of themselves than they are of the federation. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by UEFA A License, USSF Coach Instructor, Technical Director for The Coaching Manual (https://www.thecoachingmanual.com), and AYSO United National Technical Director, Paul Bright. He discusses how the role of communication, both on and off the pitch, and looks specifically at where its changed, how we can improve it and what we can do to expand it to beyond the training session. This podcast is brought to you by Foundation Coach Education, who are looking to elevate the standards of coaching and coach education in both Texas and across the United States. They are delighted to be able to host the very first Soccer Coach Development Conference in Houston, TX this coming August 10-11. The highly focused lecture and field presentations are going to be delivered by expert coaches and coach educators, Kieran Smith, Saul Isaksson-Hurst, David Garcia and Stevie Grieve. The current England U19 Head Coach and the man who led the England U20s to World Cup victory in 2017, Paul Simpson, will also be presenting on the Long-Term Development of an England Player and the Story Behind the U20 World Cup Success. We highly recommend coaches check out this event in Texas – foundationcoached.com

Gary is joined by Ricardo Alves – a coach and football analyst, who has worked with Portuguese First Division side CD Tondela. He also has a degree in Sports Science and Physical Education at FCDEF-UC, a Master's Degree in Sports Training with a specialization in Football in Game Analysis at FCDEF-UC and currently doing a PhD in Sports Science, along with his UEFA B license. Ricardo discusses the processes involved at an elite club with tactical analysis. What is the starting point? How is information delivered to the head coach and players? Where are individual development plans involved and what are the interactions with other departments in the club. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Another busy week for Vancouver Whitecaps is in the history books. Lots of travel, lots of goals, and a four point haul from two matches was the end result and we look back at it all in this week's show. We delve into the good, the bad, and the ugly from the draw at New York Red Bulls and the home win against FC Dallas. Some good results but there's still a lot of concerns around the team's passing, creativity, and the amount of shots they're giving up, not to mention the mounting injuries as TFC head to town on Friday. We round-up what's been a busy week around MLS, look at one of the big talking points around the league this season - travel and charter flights - and bring you some thoughts on that from Philadelphia Union's Alejandro Bedoya. We also chat with Dallas' Nanaimo born draft pick Callum Montgomery about the difficulties of integrating young players into the current 'Caps team, talk CPL and USL League 2, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, and Ed Banger is in our Wavelength section. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.53: Vancouver Whitecaps v NYRB and Dallas match analysis and a look as some 'Caps concerns39.28: A quick look ahead to TFC and the upcoming problems caused by the Gold Cup51.14: MLS Week in Review including charters chat with Alejandro Bedoya70.25: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue75.19: CPL and USL league 2 round-up83.32: Callum Montgomery interview88.42: Wavelength - Ed Banger - Kinell Tommy94.55: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

From back to back to back to the earth with a bump. That's the difference a week in MLS makes. Vancouver Whitecaps' busy month continued, with a loss at home to Atlanta United and a hard fought draw in Kansas City. We look back at some of the good, the bad, and the ugly moments from those matches, and look ahead to the midweek trip to face New York Red Bulls before returning home to face Dallas. We round-up what's been an even busier week around MLS and bring you some audio from the new all-time leading scorer in the league, a very happy and humble Chris Wondolowski. We also chat with Marc Dos Santos about the difficulties of integrating young players into the current 'Caps team, talk CPL and USL League 2, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, and I, Ludicrous are back in our Wavelength section. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.46: Vancouver Whitecaps v Atlanta and Kansas City match analysis30.17: Marc Dos Santos talks integrating young players35.44: A quick look ahead to NYRB and Dallas games47.35: MLS Week in Review including audio from record breaker Chris Wondolowski65.30: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue69.05: CPL and USL league 2 round-up85.54: Wavelength - I, Ludicrous - The Highland League92.25: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Gary is joined by Ian Barker and Mark Bennett. Ian is no stranger to US listeners as Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches. Mark has trained, coached and mentored individuals at a number of levels, including English Golf, England Rugby, Great Britain Basketball, British Military Special Forces, Oklahoma Thunder in the NBA and many elite individuals. They talk about maximizing your week as a coach and take an in-depth look at process of planning, culture, self-awareness, environments, and ways you can improve both yourself and your players. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we chat with the wonderful Michael Hamilton (@mikehamilton_14) from AFC Wimbledon (@afcwimbledon) and discuss their approach to coaching at the Foundation and Youth Development phases. Michael shares with us his thoughts on working with coaches, the AFC Wimbledon philosophy and the importance of player ownership and working `outside` the session for both players and coaches...as well as lots more! It was a privilege to spend time with Michael and to ge...

Gary is joined by Ben Bartlett, a Senior Coach Developer at The FA and UEFA Pro-Licence coach. He talks about a Constraints Led Approach to skill development, how to maximize your time with your team, and how coaches can personalize their coaching journey. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

We present to you an in-depth interview with Jordan Gardner (@mrjordangardner), Chairman & Co-Owner of FC Helsingør (@fchelsingor). Earlier this year, Jordan and group of American investors bought a club that plays in Denmark's 1st Division, which is the second highest football league in Denmark. Part of why they bought the club is to act upon a vision to develop American youth talent while getting them acclimated to playing European football. He gives us a glimpse into the journey of why Helsingør became the right place for the club, the vision for the club's development model, and an idea of what football is like in Scandinavia. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us, Jordan. Email me at [email protected] for a transcript.

Gary is joined by former Eintracht Frankfurt, Blackburn Rovers, Schalke 04, LA Galaxy, and US national team player Jermaine Jones. He talks about the following: - His experience growing up in Germany and what made that environment different from a US Academy. - Playing under Jurgen Klinsmann and how he made such an impact - Managing social media and distractions in today's game - His coach education experience with Irish Football Association - Jermaine's new venture after soccer This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

The boys gear up for the new Spurs Stadium debut. Then lament about our places in the EPL, and hope for the best in Champions League. We dive into relegation. And then we talk with Travis Grimes (@who_dey_tgrimes) about MLS, Spurs, USMNT, and a fun little story about Gareth Bale (among other things). It's a long one. Travis' interview isn't until approximately 52 minutes in.

Gary is joined by Simon Clifford, an English coach who, over twenty years ago, challenged the concept that Brazilians possessed a natural talent and instead opened Brazilian soccer schools around the world, as well as working alongside senior players at Garforth Town and Southampton. Simon talks about the inspiration behind his journey, his friendship with Brazilian player Juninho, changing mindsets in the 1990s, bringing Socrates over for a non-league game, and the experience he had when he took his ideas to the Premier League with Southampton. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the different types of interventions, how they impact on a session and the difference between using them in training and matches. We also discuss the idea of `counter coaching` as well as the benefits of a 2-2 formation at 5 aside, England FA DNA and collaborative training games. This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly. Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and a...

Atiba Hutchinson, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Russell Teibert, David Edgar, and Marcus Godhino interviews; Canada national team, Vancouver Whitecaps, and MLS chat.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we chat with the super knowledgeable and wonderfully accommodating Kieran Smith about his time in Spain and his passion for Spanish football. We discuss how this influenced his coaching methodology and take a closer look as how to use `rondos` and the importance of `Positional Play`. Kieran also explains how he uses `layering`, the difference between difficulty and complexity and the importance of having an `end goal` as a coach. I hope you enjoy the episode a...

Gary is joined by John Wall, a coach and analyst born in Sweden and CEO of GameInsight Soccer. They discuss John's book that he has co-written with Hans Backe and was inspired by Marcelo Bielsa. John discusses the need to learn from Bielsa but not copy him, the importance of creativity for coaches, allowing players time and space to solve their own problems, creating a style of play that can inspire people to enjoy the game ... and much more. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by Ábel Lőrincz, First Team Analyst for Hungarian professional team Budapest Honvéd. Ábel discusses the defensive side of the game including: - Are fitness and speed really the most important requirements for pressing? - How should sessions be designed? - How should a coach act on game day? - How should we judge the success of pressing? - Which teams do you recommend watching? - How can we coach teams to be defensively flexible? - How can opposition analysis help when preparing a team to press? This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss a question sent in from Santi (who is coaching in the Philippines) around the difference between ball rolling time (BRT) and Active Learning Time (ALT). We then discuss the idea of Collaborative Training Matches (CTM`s) as a tool for supporting training and providing a bridge between training and matches. This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly. Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading s...

Gary is joined by Solent University lecturer, FA Tutor, and formerAFC Bournemouth Lead Youth Development Phase Coach, Graham Mills. He discusses the best ways to prepare and choose a study visit, including research and building the relationship with the coaches. He then details how he approaches the visit itself and what he does with all his notes and reflections. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Send us Fan Mail So why is it not about `winning v’s development`….? Football (soccer) is a sport. And sport is by definition: “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.” Compete: “strive to win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.” This means that `wining` (and losing) are intrinsically built into sport and therefore are built in to football (soccer)…you can’t remove it or ...

Alexi and Mosse discuss the allure of international playing time for MLS youngsters in the State of the Union (4:19). Also, VAR's inclusion for the Champions League knockout rounds is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (18:17). Then, Weston McKennie's ideal position, coping with tough losses and Giovani dos Santos' future are looked at in Ask Alexi (28:55). Finally, the tightening title races in La Liga, the Bundesliga and Premier League all headline The Back Three (42:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by TOVO Academy founder, Todd Beane, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Todd talks about producing decision makers from a young age, how boring practices are doing more harm than good, how Johan Cruyff saw the game, and what we can do at every level to change, challenge, and improve. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Send us Fan Mail Episode 3 – What is the `coaching environment`… and how important is it? · What do we mean by the environment? - Not the weather or physical conditions. - It is the combination of Culture, Philosophy, Values, Expectations and Habits. - Its the intangibles (and tangibles) that impact on the practical and physical aspects of the session. ·...

Welcome to the third episode of Rooster and the Devil. We talk Weah, top six in the EPL, MLS transgressions, relegation fight, and a lot more. Thanks for following along.

Gary is joined by German World Cup veteran Arne Friedrich, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Arne discusses rebounding from a poor performance in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup, penalty shootouts, sports psychology in Bundesliga academies, marking Cristiano Ronaldo, and shares where he draws his inspiration from. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by current Wales and former Manchester United assistant coach, Tony Strudwick, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Tony talks about life at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson during one of the most successful periods in the club's history: How did Sir Alex develop leaders? What kind of pressure was placed on staff? What motivated Cristiano Ronaldo? This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Send us Fan Mail In our last episode we spoke about the key ingredients that can make for a fun and effective coaching session. We came up with 10 elements that we felt should be considered and tried to explain why we believed they were important. If you haven’t already done so please do listen to episode one and let us know what you think. As equally important as what goes into the training, is what goes into the match days. So for this episode Mark and I are delighted to have the super tale...

Alexi and Mosse break down youth development in the State of the Union (3:43). Also, Marcelo Bielsa's legacy is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (18:26). Then, the Bundesliga's best player, MLS divisions, Alexi's hockey past are looked at in Ask Alexi (30:20). Finally, Tim Weah's start at Celtic, the USWNT and Tab Ramos' comments about American bias all headline The Back Three (37:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the ingredients that help make for a fun and effective soccer coaching training session. We explore the ten things to consider for your sessions that may help maximise the learning and development potential of the session, and ensure your players are challenged, enjoy and get the most out of the training. 1) PLANNING – Session plans / Structure / Challenges / STEP / Progression / The Unexpected 2) A CLEAR THEME - Coaching points / Curriculum ...

Alexi and Mosse break down MLS's battle with Bundesliga for young talent in the State of the Union (3:29). Also, player power in the transfer market is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (18:39). Then, an ultimatum for the USMNT winning the World Cup, the MLS SuperDraft and fans pressuring front offices are looked at in Ask Alexi (26:34). Finally, Josef Martinez's extension with ATL, the USWNT's World Cup preparations and Harry Kane's injury all headline The Back Three (35:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Egyptian children take to the dusty streets to emulate football hero Mohamed Salah - in pictures The National

Happy New Year and 'Lang May Yer Lum Reek', as we say in Scotland. We hope you've all had an enjoyable festive period and we want to wish you a happy and healthy 2019. Thanks for all your support of AFTN in 2018. We've a lot of new and exciting things planned for the coming year, so stay tuned! And what better way to kick of the new year than with the latest episode of the AFTN Soccer Show?! We sit down for a lengthy chat with former Canadian Women's national team player, and new Vancouver Whitecaps Super REX Elite Girls head coach Rhian Wilkinson to talk about her new role, the recent U17 World Cup in Uruguay, Canada's chances at this summer's Women's World Cup in France, the Ballon d'Or twerking controversy, and more. Plus we hear from FC Cincinnati head coach Alan Koch after last month's expansion draft, as he prepares for his side's first season in MLS, and we chat with Colorado Rapids Scottish winger Sam Nicholson about life in MLS so far, and what tempted him to leave the Scottish Premier League for the US at such an early stage of his career. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.08: Rhian Wilkinson interview30.50: Wavelength - The Exiles - The One And Only Peter Beardsley36.44: Alan Koch audio and FC Cincinnati chat52.19: Sam Nicholson interview

Gary is joined by founder of Soccer Parenting Association, Skye Eddy Bruce. A former All-American player and college coach, Skye is passionate about helping coaches deal with the role of parents both in player development and coaching teams. Skye details how she her coaching journey has taken her to this side of the game and advises coaches how to deal with the different challenges that arise when working alongside parents.

Gary is joined in the 'Coaching Corner' by former Newcastle United center back and current Phoenix Rising assistant coach, Peter Ramage. He discusses his youth experience and why he decided to become a center back, how he was coached at the Newcastle United Academy, challenges of playing that position in the Premier League, and how he views the position today as a coach. The 'Coaching Corner' is about depth and detail and the series is part of the launch for the new book 'Coaching YOUR 4-3-3' - available now on www.modernsoccercoach.com

Alexi and Mosse chat about Christian Pulisic's frustration with the lengthy USMNT coaching search in the State of the Union (5:25). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (17:17) that veteran leadership and mentoring young players isn't all it's cracked up to be. Then, top candidate for the USMNT coaching job, the UEFA Nations League and measuring success for MLS expansion teams are looked at in Ask Alexi (30:02). Finally, the MLS Cup Playoffs, the second leg of Boca vs. River and a big EPL clash between Chelsea and Tottenham headline The Back Three (40:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Union U-17 Academy Head Coach, Gary Lewis, talks about dealing with the top talents and managing them individually. He shares his experiences from his time at Derby, Liverpool and Everton, including working with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Gary gives an honest perspective about his coaching philosophy and what he judges success for a youth coach.

Jimbo is accompanied by Melissa Reddy, Sasha Goryunov and Benji Lanyado to discuss City being a class apart; West Ham turning the corner (again); the most talented 14-year-old in Paraguay; and the Uncle Jeff co-efficient RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Arsenal 1 - Liverpool (01m 40s)• PART 1b: City 6 - 1 Saints (11m 00s)• PART 1c: Chelsea 3 - 1 Palace and Spurs 3 - 2 Wolves (15m 00s) • PART 2a: European Super League and CL chat (18m 30s) • PART 2b: Spurs’ must-win clash with PSV (26m 10s)• PART 2c: After Bournemouth, what chance United at Juve? (29m 00s)• PART 3a: West Ham 4 - 2 Burnley - and the Uncle Jeff coefficient (39m 30s) • PART 3b: The rest of the PL weekend (44m 20s) • PART 4a: Rest o’ the world round up - from Dulwich Hamlet to Buenos Aires to MLS to Scotland (45m 40s)• PART 4b: The odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (55m 20s)• PART 5: Any other business / Exeunt omnes (57m 00s) **!!!**GET IN TOUCH: • [follow us on **Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• [find us on **Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• [send us a **tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)CHARITY NEWS:• we’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. [Head to the Calm Zone](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) PARISH NOTICES:• [we’re sponsored by **Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Liverpool, Wigan, and Watford Academy coach Tim Lees talks about presenting his philosophy to Roberto Martinez, how that impacted his views on the game and coaching it. He also talks about his time coaching at St. Louis and compares the youth landscape of US and England. Player development is also talked about at length and much more!

Gary is joined by Saul Isaksson-Hurst, who spent 10 years coaching in Premier League Academy Football, at Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. He is a 1-2-1 coach specialist and works with a number of players on the books of clubs like Fulham, Spurs, Aresenal, QPR, Barcelona, Aston Villa and many more. What does a individual coach do and why do players need one? They discuss the following: Comparison between England and US development model… what did the English DNA do to individual skill development? Creativity and session design… how can we develop better decision makers AND risk takers? What roles do clubs play when it comes to skill development? How can we improve communication with players using technology today?

At half time on Saturday, it felt like a seismic shift in Vancouver Whitecaps' season lay in store. By full time, it may have been a result that does that but in a completely opposite way. Trailing 2-0 to the worst team in all of MLS, the 'Caps dug deep and pulled out a 3-2 come from behind victory in San Jose. Is this a major mental turning point of their season or just another struggle against a poor team, albeit one that ended with three points for once? We look at that and all the other main talking points from the match and hear from both head coaches. Our big part three discussion topic this week focuses on the current state of the Whitecaps. We analyse some of 'Caps President Bobby Lenarduzzi's comments on TSN radio this week as we get set for what feels like the biggest offseason in the club's MLS era. We look at what the mandate for a new coach should be, what the Whitecaps' future should look like, how to integrate our youth talent better, and a lot more. All this, plus we talk ice cream with Kei Kamara, look at the weekend's action around MLS, and Argy Bargy are back in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.17: San Jose Earthquakes v Vancouver Whitecaps analysis27.55: Coaches audio - Carl Robinson and Mikael Stahre35.27: More Quakes v 'Caps chat49.02: Kei Kamara Ice Cream Man52.05: The State The Whitecaps Are In - Bobby on TSN radio, poor offseason rebuilding, biggest offseason to come, the need to integrate youth better, what the future has to look like84.12: MLS West week in review101.43: Wavelength - Argy Bargy - Hooligan's Heaven [explicit lyrics]106.27: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Michael Calvin, sports journalist and author of State of Play: Under the Skin of the Modern Game. Michael discusses the personal stories that are the bedrock of football. From the isolation of young players to scary concussion statistics, from mental health to money - Michael gets under the skin of football and reveals why it is truly the game of our lives. You can purchase State of Play here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/State-Play-Under-Skin-Modern/dp/178089631X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back in the States! Alexi and Mosse talk the business side of the sport the State of the Union (2:49). Then, the guys look at the transfer activity in Europe in Mosse Makes the Case (14:36). Also, Alexi and Moses dive in on the USMNT's youth movement in Ask Alexi (31:21). Finally, a look at the MLS All-Star Game headlines The Back Three (38:47). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by global youth development expert, Tom Byer, to discuss his philosophy on parents playing the most important role in youth development rather than coaches, how he found innovative ways to communicate his vision in Japan, why it takes ten years for a football culture to embed, and much more. This is a new series of 'culture' podcasts and is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.