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🚨 Albert Puig, the former director of La Masia—Barcelona’s world-renowned youth academy—and Bernat Franquesa, his co-founder at APFC Courses, join The Nick Standlea Show to share their insights on soccer development, life lessons, and teaching creativity.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🌟 Learn from the coaches who helped develop stars like Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta, and Gerard Piqué.
📖 Want to take your coaching to the next level? Check out APFC Courses at APFCourses.com to learn the Barcelona methodology straight from the experts.
For training straight from the experts in San Diego, California, check out APFCTraining.com
🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into personal growth and high performance on The Nick Standlea Show
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Connect with The Nick Standlea Show:
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Timestamps:
0:49 – What Makes La Masia Special?
2:27 – Pressure at the Top: Life at La Masia
6:12 – Budget vs. Value: La Masia’s Economic Impact
9:01 – Winning vs. Development
12:07 – Competition: A Battle With Yourself
17:18 – Do You Want the Ball? Lessons for Life
20:52 – The Train Moment: Deciding to Seize Opportunities
28:45 – Hunger vs. Comfort: Cultural Differences in Development
30:39 – Speed of Mind vs. Speed of Body
35:04 – Teaching Vision and Creativity
42:00 – Parents: Step Back and Let Players Learn
47:15 – Balancing Passion and Intensity
54:00 – Preparation for Life: Lessons Beyond Soccer
58:08 – Lamine Yamal: A Special Talent
1:00:29 – Advice for Coaches
1:01:18 – Closing Remarks
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🚨 Albert Puig, the former director of La Masia—Barcelona’s world-renowned youth academy—and Bernat Franquesa, his co-founder at APFC Courses, join The Nick Standlea Show to share their insights on soccer development, life lessons, and teaching creativity.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🌟 Learn from the coaches who helped develop stars like Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta, and Gerard Piqué.
📖 Want to take your coaching to the next level? Check out APFC Courses at APFCourses.com to learn the Barcelona methodology straight from the experts.
For training straight from the experts in San Diego, California, check out APFCTraining.com
🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into personal growth and high performance on The Nick Standlea Show
🔗 Support This Podcast by Checking Out Our Sponsor:
Connect with The Nick Standlea Show:
Nick's Socials:
Ask questions,
Timestamps:
0:49 – What Makes La Masia Special?
2:27 – Pressure at the Top: Life at La Masia
6:12 – Budget vs. Value: La Masia’s Economic Impact
9:01 – Winning vs. Development
12:07 – Competition: A Battle With Yourself
17:18 – Do You Want the Ball? Lessons for Life
20:52 – The Train Moment: Deciding to Seize Opportunities
28:45 – Hunger vs. Comfort: Cultural Differences in Development
30:39 – Speed of Mind vs. Speed of Body
35:04 – Teaching Vision and Creativity
42:00 – Parents: Step Back and Let Players Learn
47:15 – Balancing Passion and Intensity
54:00 – Preparation for Life: Lessons Beyond Soccer
58:08 – Lamine Yamal: A Special Talent
1:00:29 – Advice for Coaches
1:01:18 – Closing Remarks
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