Jason Blake is the Former Academy Manager at Burnley FC.

In this detailed discussion, Jason talks with The Coaching Manual Editor about progressing from a part-time volunteer to an Academy Manager. We also touch on balancing football education with academic progress; about dealing with parents; about specialisation and positional awareness; and about developing a syllabus that combines individual player needs with a coherent club philosophy.

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