In this special episode, we sit down with Tom Byer — the man behind Japan’s grassroots technical revolution — to unpack how one of Asia’s most successful football nations built its player pipeline from the ground up. Tom explains the science behind early skill development, and why Australia’s national curriculum may have gone wrong. We explore how to create a culture of ball mastery and what Australia can do if it wants to close the growing talent gap.

Whether you're a parent, coach, or just a fan, this episode will change how you think about youth football.

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