New Snippet: Perry Northeast, the Women's Academy Manager of Women's Super League 1 club Brighton & Hove Albion, tells me on Episode 14 of my Podcast. That he reassures parents of newly signed players, that it's okay if a girl starts off slowly when she joins the academy, because it takes time adapting from grassroots to academy football.

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Perry Northeast, the Women's Academy Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club tells me on Episode 14 of my Podcast about Perry's journey from a young player to a coach. The structure and philosophy of the women's academy, and the importance of holistic development for young athletes.

Perry shares insights on training, nutrition, resilience, and the evolving landscape of women's football, emphasizing the need for players to be adaptable and well-rounded individuals.

The conversation also highlights the challenges and rewards of nurturing talent in a competitive environment, as well as the significance of accountability and performance in youth development at the club.

New Snippet: Perry Northeast, the Women's Academy Manager of Women's Super League 1 club Brighton & Hove Albion, tells me on Episode 14 of my Podcast. That the academy looks for skilled technicians, who show consistent effort, attitude and application to their football on a daily basis.

Full Episode: Friday November 21st 2025 (6pm)

New Snippet: Perry Northeast, the Women's Academy Manager of Women's Super League 1 club Brighton & Hove Albion, tells me on Episode 14 of my Podcast. That the the academy has to keep up to the level of the First Team after the First Team finished fitfh in the Women's Super League.

Full Episode: Friday November 21st 2025

New Snippet: Perry Northeast, the Women's Academy Manager of Women's Super League 1 club Brighton & Hove Albion, tells me on Episode 14 of my Podcast. That the women's game has seen a growth of interest and investment, since the England Women's team won the Euros.

Full Episode: Friday November 21st 2025

New Snippet: Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of English Football League Two club Cambridge United, tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast. That the owners have invested substantially into the academy with the aim of creating a self sustaining football club. The academy is key to this vision

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New Snippet: Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of English Football League Two club Cambridge United, tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast. That it's not nice telling players that they are getting released from the club.

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New Snippet: Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of English Football League Two club Cambridge United, tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast. That the club looks for hardworkers, on and off the ball.

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Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of Cambridge United Football Club tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast about Dom's journey from a young player to a coach, the importance of family support, and the challenges faced by young players in the academy system.

Dom shares insights into the coaching philosophy at Cambridge, the significance of resilience, and the balance between development and results in youth football.

The conversation also touches on the role of nutrition, the impact of player releases, and the collaboration with first team management.

Dom emphasizes the importance of education for both players and parents and reflects on the pride he feels when players succeed in their football careers.

New Snippet: Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of English Football League Two club Cambridge United, tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast.

That he feels a sense of pride when he sees academy players turn pro. Especially after seeing them go through the ups and downs of the journey to reach that point.

Full Episode: Friday November 7th 2025 (6pm)