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Interviewing professionals about their experiences in football academies 🎙️⚽️
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Greg Miller, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Portsmouth FC who is departing the club to become the new Charlton Athletic Academy Manager from March 2026 tells me on Episode 19 of my Podcast.That Academy Under 18s players who are paid and employed to be full time scholars daily at the club. Have to follow strict time keeping guidelines that coincides with the First Team training schedule at the Training Ground or face being fined for lateness.Full Episode: Out Now
Greg Miller, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Portsmouth FC who is departing the club to become the new Charlton Athletic Academy Manager from March 2026 tells me on Episode 19 of my Podcast.That his dad Alex Miller who was a former Glasgow Rangers defender and First Team Manager of Aberdeen, Hibernian and St Mirren taught him about fizzy drinks spiking blood levels which reduces performance levels.So Alex took the decision to cut out fizzy drinks from the age of 14 to enhance his football performances. This helped him to become a First Team player starting his career at the Scottish club Hibernian, before becoming an academy manager. Full Episode: Out Now
Greg Miller, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Portsmouth FC who is departing the club to become the new Charlton Athletic Academy Manager from March 2026 tells me on Episode 19 of my Podcast.About his journey from being a professional footballer to a coach and academy manager. We discuss the importance of family support, discipline, and lifestyle choices in youth football, as well as the challenges and rewards of managing an academy.Greg shares insights on player development, the role of communication with parents, and the metrics for success in youth development. He emphasizes the need for passion in players and the importance of creating an enriching experience for young athletes.
Greg Miller, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Portsmouth FC who is departing the club to become the new Charlton Athletic Academy Manager from March 2026 tells me on Episode 19 of my Podcast.That there is always someone ready to take your spot. Never get comfortable and think that you have made it just because a club gives you a pro contract.Full Episode: Friday February 13th 2026
Greg Miller, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Portsmouth FC who is departing the club to become the new Charlton Athletic Academy Manager from March 2026 tells me on Episode 19 of my Podcast.That there seems to be a trend of academies getting a bad rap lately from the general public because of the statistics of a lack of players making it through the academy system and becoming First Team footballers.Greg gives me his view on this topic from his perspective working at Portsmouth. Full Episode: Friday February 13th 2026
Greg Miller, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Portsmouth FC who is departing the club to become the new Charlton Athletic Academy Manager from March 2026 tells me on Episode 19 of my Podcast.That Portsmouth are looking for players to be brave and showcase their talents. The club like players who are not afraid to make mistakes to express themselvesFull Episode: Friday February 13th 2026
Greg Miller, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Portsmouth FC who is departing the club to become the new Charlton Athletic Academy Manager from March 2026 tells me on Episode 19 of my Podcast.That Portsmouth will exclude a player from the academy, if an academy player is excluded from school. The club expects players to conduct themselves in the same positive way in school, as they are expected to be in the educational environment of the scholarship program at Portsmouth. Full Episode: Friday February 13th 2026
In this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.Tells me that registered Watford academy players should not play for grassroots teams behind the back of the club and risk getting injured.Especially when the player knows that the grassroots team is not giving them the same individual learning plan (ILP) that Watford is instructing them to play to.Full Episode: Out Now
In this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.Tells me that whilst he wants to develop players, winning is important in the Watford academy. Coaches would be held accountable if they were losing consistently, even though players are developing.Full Episode: Out Now
In this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.Tells me that Watford only want good academy players at the club, who the Watford coaches believe have the potential to become professionals.Full Episode: Out Now
On this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast about his journey from a young football enthusiast to a professional player and eventually a coach. Micah discusses the influence of his father, the impact of injuries on his career, and how his passion for football led him to coaching after the birth of his son. Hyde emphasizes the importance of living in the moment, understanding one's role in the game, and the need for education and qualifications in transitioning from a player to a coach plus his overall journey to becoming Head Of Academy Coaching Development at Watford FC.
New Snippet: On this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.That he's seen players potentially on course to make the First Team waste their talent and go off course due to lack of direction from outside influences.Full Episode: Friday January 30th 2026 (6pm)
New Snippet: On this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.That disruptive parents constantly coaching over the coaches on the sidelines is not tolerated at Watford.Full Episode: Friday January 30th 2026 (6pm)
New Snippet: On this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests. Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.That he looks for desire in a trialist coming to Watford. If they do not have desire and application, they will not catch his eye.Full Episode: Friday January 30th 2026
New Snippet: In this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests. Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.That he does not like his coaches shouting at players from the sidelines during matches. As Head Of Coaching Development, Micah has advised the Watford academy coaches to allow their academy players to play freely and only speak to the players at half time or during intervals in the game.Full Episode: Friday January 30th 2026
New Snippet: Pleasure speaking to Jonathan Pepper, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, who tells me on Episode 16 of my Podcast.That from under 15s upwards, it starts to become more serious in the academy and players have to make some sacrifices if they want to become an elite professional.Full Episode: Out Now
New Snippet: Pleasure speaking to Jonathan Pepper, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, who tells me on Episode 16 of my Podcast.That he wouldn't be surprised if A.I. becomes an academy manager in the next ten years, based on the way the academy system is progressing and has progressed over the last ten years with the EPPP, Category 1-3, data and more.Full Episode: Out Now
New Snippet: Pleasure speaking to Jonathan Pepper, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, who tells me on Episode 16 of my Podcast.That in his role, he works on budgets, recruitment. He also sorts out the facilities, deals with scouting and coaching. Does future planning 5 years ahead for the academy and moreFull Episode: Out Now
In the summer of Pre-season 25/26. Jonathan Pepper, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday discussed with me on Episode 16 of my Podcast about his journey from being a Sheffield United schoolboy, getting run over by a van which halted his potential football career, to now becoming the academy manager at Sheffield Wednesday. He discusses the evolution of coaching as a profession, the importance of youth development, and the balance between results and player growth. Jon emphasizes the significance of experiences, such as loans, in shaping young players and highlights the challenges they face in today's football landscape.He also reflects on the character and mental resilience required for success in the sport. Jonathan Pepper also discusses the complexities of coaching in youth football, emphasizing the importance of recognizing potential in players, managing parent expectations, and the emotional challenges faced by coaches. He highlights the need for strong relationships with players and parents, the balance between academics and sports, and the multifaceted responsibilities of an academy manager. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of academy football, including the impact of technology and the future of coaching roles.
New Snippet: Pleasure speaking to Jonathan Pepper, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, who tells me on Episode 16 of my Podcast.That coping mentally is crucial to making it as a footballer. Players in the academy will forge a career in football if they can deal with all the pressures that footballers face constantly in the game.Full Episode: Friday January 16th (Today 6pm)
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