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This episode features Rick Fenoglio, an American-born sports scientist and soccer development expert with over three decades of experience working with top clubs in the UK, including Manchester United and Manchester City. The conversation explores Fenoglio's journey from playing multiple sports in Illinois to becoming a leading advocate for small-sided games and science-based youth development approaches in soccer.

Fenoglio explains how the human body's 30 trillion cells adapt specifically to training environments, offering insights into why certain training methods are more effective than others. He discusses his groundbreaking research at Manchester United that helped transform youth academy training methods, moving away from traditional 8v8 formats to 4v4 games that increase player engagement and skill development.

Drawing from his extensive experience in sports science and current role as a worldwide senior scout for Manchester City, Fenoglio shares valuable perspectives on player development, training methodology, and creating effective learning environments for young players.

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