New Snippet: Louisa Collis, the Academy Manager of Birmingham City Football Club, tells me on Episode 10 of my Podcast. That her academy is always focused on development, but when it comes to entering competitions like the Premier League tournament and more. The academy concentrates on winning.

Full Episode: Friday September 26th 2025

New Snippet: Tom Pell, the Academy Manager of Charlton Athletic Football Club, tells me on Episode 9 of my Podcast. That he sees academy coaches looking out for themselves instead of having players best interest at heart

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New Snippet: Tom Pell, the Academy Manager of Charlton Athletic Football Club, tells me on Episode 9 of my Podcast. That good academy players need mental stamina to deal with all the challenges they face being in the academy.

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New Snippet: Tom Pell, the Academy Manager of Charlton Athletic Football Club, tells me on Episode 9 of my Podcast. That if players show up one minute late for training or matches, they are sent home. They will train with the younger age group and will not play the upcoming match.

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Charlton Athletic Academy Manager Tom Pell talks to me on Episode 9 of my Podcast about his journey from being a young player at Peterborough United to becoming a coach and eventually the Academy Manager at Charlton.

Tom discusses the importance of youth development, balancing results with player growth, and the significance of nutrition and sleep in athletic performance. Tom also delves into the academy's recruitment strategies, the value of academy tours, and the emphasis on punctuality and discipline in developing young players.

The conversation,includes Tom Pell discussing the multifaceted approach to youth development in football, emphasizing the importance of transferable skills, behavioral assessments, and the challenges faced by players, including those who are homeschooled or have ADHD. He highlights the significance of communication between academy and first team staff, the emotional impact of release decisions, and the role of data in decision-making.

Pell also shares insights on the qualities needed for success as a player, coach, scout, and academy manager, advocating for a culture of support and challenge within the academy.

New Snippet: Tom Pell, the Academy Manager of Charlton Athletic Football Club, tells me on Episode 9 of my Podcast. That parents of young players should be aware of the effects of diet on the body over a course of time, because it can have a positive or negative effect on performance.

Full Episode: Friday September 12th (6pm)

New Snippet: Tom Pell, the Academy Manager of Charlton Athletic Football Club, tells me on Episode 9 of my Podcast. That a winning mentality is key to the development of his academy players.

Full Episode: Friday September 12th

New Snippet: Tom Pell, the Academy Manager of Charlton Athletic Football Club, tells me on Episode 9 of my Podcast. That the academy at Charlton have players who have ADHD and Autism and discusses in the full episode how the club adapts it's training methods and game day preperation to help these players.

Full Episode: Friday September 12th

New Snippet: Alex Inglethorpe, the Academy Director of Liverpool FC, tells me on Episode 5 of my Podcast. That he find release and retain periods emotionally challenging.

New Snippet: Alex Inglethorpe, the Academy Director of Liverpool FC, tells me on Episode 5 of my Podcast. That international academy tours are important to prepare the academy players for the Premier League which is full of players from different nationalities.