Marvee Woods Football Academy Podcast

By Marvee Woods

Interviewing professionals about their experiences in football academies 🎙️⚽️

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The podcast currently has 255 episodes available.

Marvee Woods Football Academy Podcast episodes:

March 28, 2026 Bristol Rovers Academy Manager - Byron Anthony ("We Don't Block Talent") - Episode 22 snippet")
Byron Anthony, the former defender, now Academy Manager and also currently the Interim First Team Assistant Head Coach of EFL League Two club Bristol Rovers FC tells me on Episode 22 of my Podcast.
That the club will not register a player who is on trial. Even if they are good enough to be in the age group that they are trialing in, because the club takes into consideration whether or not the Trialist has the same qualities as a player in the age group above or below.
The club will not block the pathway of a talented player already registered at the club who has similar qualities to the Trialist.
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2min
March 27, 2026 Bristol Rovers Academy Manager - Byron Anthony ("Never Run Out Of Gas")
Byron Anthony, the former defender, now Academy Manager and also currently the Interim First Team Assistant Head Coach of EFL League Two club Bristol Rovers FC tells me on Episode 22 of my Podcast.
About his journey from youth player to coaching, emphasizing the importance of discipline, mindset, and development pathways in football. Discover how Bristol Rovers is shaping future talent and the key qualities for success in football academies.
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1h 9min
March 24, 2026 Bristol Rovers Academy Manager - Byron Anthony ("BRFC Is Our Identity") - Episode 22 snippet")
Byron Anthony, the former defender, now Academy Manager and also currently the Interim First Team Assistant Head Coach of EFL League Two club Bristol Rovers FC tells me on Episode 22 of my Podcast.
That the identity of the First Team and Academy is built on B.R.F.C which is a synonym of Brave, Resilient, Forward Thinking & Collaborative.
These are the characteristics the club looks for in the players registered at Bristol Rovers.
Full Episode: 27 March 2026 (6pm)
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2min
March 22, 2026 Bristol Rovers Academy Manager - Byron Anthony ("80% Of The Game Is Mindset") - Episode 22 snippet")
Byron Anthony, the Academy Manager and also currently the Interim First Team Assistant Manager of EFL League Two club Bristol Rovers FC tells me on Episode 22 of my Podcast.
That 80% of the game is mindset. Making quick decisions on the pitch, dealing with the ups and downs of the game. It all requires mindset.
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1min
March 20, 2026 Bristol Rovers Academy Manager - Byron Anthony ("Discipline, Sacrifice & Consistency" - Episode 22 snippet")
Byron Anthony, the Academy Manager and also currently the Interim First Team Assistant Manager of EFL League Two club Bristol Rovers FC tells me on Episode 22 of my Podcast.
That it takes discipline, sacrifice and consistency to accomplish what you want not only in football, but in life. Byron believes that many players do not make the grade because they are lacking in these three areas.
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2min
March 19, 2026 Sunderland AFC Academy Manager - Robin Nicholls ("Granit Xhaka, Is Elite" - Episode 21 snippet")
Robin Nicholls, the Academy Manager of Premier League club Sunderland AFC tells me on Episode 21 of my Podcast.
That elite players are consistent in their actions on the pitch. Robin says that Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka is the perfect example of an elite player.
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1min
March 17, 2026 Sunderland AFC Academy Manager - Robin Nicholls ("Some Of Our Players Have ADHD" - Episode 21 snippet")
Robin Nicholls, the Academy Manager of Premier League club Sunderland AFC tells me on Episode 21 of my Podcast.
That some of the academy players have ADHD and SEND needs and the club have a protocol in place to cater for those players
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1min
March 15, 2026 Sunderland AFC Academy Manager - Robin Nicholls ("Academy Players Need A USP" - Episode 21 snippet")
Robin Nicholls, the Academy Manager of Premier League club Sunderland AFC tells me on Episode 21 of my Podcast.
That the academy players they register at Sunderland have to have a Unique Selling Point (USP).
If Grassroots players come to the club on trial and don’t have any unique stand out skill about them. The club will not take them on.
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2min
March 13, 2026 Sunderland AFC Academy Manager - Robin Nicholls ("Under The Stadium Of Light")
Robin Nicholls, the Academy Manager of Premier League club Sunderland AFC tells me on Episode 21 of my Podcast.
About playing youth team football for Brentford, shares insights into youth development, coaching strategies, and the importance of holistic player growth at Sunderland AFC.
Robin also speaks about how talent is identified, nurtured, and the role of mental and physical development in creating future football stars.
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1h 8min
March 12, 2026 Sunderland AFC Academy Manager - Robin Nicholls ("My Job Is To Develop Academy Players" - Episode 21 snippet")
Snippet: Robin Nicholls, the Academy Manager of Premier League club Sunderland AFC tells me on Episode 21 of my Podcast.
That he is not focused on whether the academy boys win or lose. His job is to develop players for the Sunderland First Team.
Full Episode: Friday March 13th (6pm)
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2min

FAQs about Marvee Woods Football Academy Podcast:

How many episodes does Marvee Woods Football Academy Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 255 episodes available.