In this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.

Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.

Tells me that whilst he wants to develop players, winning is important in the Watford academy. Coaches would be held accountable if they were losing consistently, even though players are developing.

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In this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.

Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.

Tells me that Watford only want good academy players at the club, who the Watford coaches believe have the potential to become professionals.

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On this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.

Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast about his journey from a young football enthusiast to a professional player and eventually a coach.

Micah discusses the influence of his father, the impact of injuries on his career, and how his passion for football led him to coaching after the birth of his son. Hyde emphasizes the importance of living in the moment, understanding one's role in the game, and the need for education and qualifications in transitioning from a player to a coach plus his overall journey to becoming Head Of Academy Coaching Development at Watford FC.

New Snippet: On this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.

Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.

That he's seen players potentially on course to make the First Team waste their talent and go off course due to lack of direction from outside influences.

Full Episode: Friday January 30th 2026 (6pm)

New Snippet: On this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.

Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.

That disruptive parents constantly coaching over the coaches on the sidelines is not tolerated at Watford.

Full Episode: Friday January 30th 2026 (6pm)

New Snippet: On this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.

Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.

That he looks for desire in a trialist coming to Watford. If they do not have desire and application, they will not catch his eye.

Full Episode: Friday January 30th 2026

New Snippet: In this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests.

Former Watford Midfielder Micah Hyde, who is now the Head Of Coaching Development at the EFL Championship club Watford FC, tells me on Episode 18 of my Podcast.

That he does not like his coaches shouting at players from the sidelines during matches. As Head Of Coaching Development, Micah has advised the Watford academy coaches to allow their academy players to play freely and only speak to the players at half time or during intervals in the game.

Full Episode: Friday January 30th 2026

New Snippet: Pleasure speaking to Jonathan Pepper, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, who tells me on Episode 16 of my Podcast.

That from under 15s upwards, it starts to become more serious in the academy and players have to make some sacrifices if they want to become an elite professional.

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New Snippet: Pleasure speaking to Jonathan Pepper, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, who tells me on Episode 16 of my Podcast.

That he wouldn't be surprised if A.I. becomes an academy manager in the next ten years, based on the way the academy system is progressing and has progressed over the last ten years with the EPPP, Category 1-3, data and more.

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New Snippet: Pleasure speaking to Jonathan Pepper, the Academy Manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, who tells me on Episode 16 of my Podcast.

That in his role, he works on budgets, recruitment. He also sorts out the facilities, deals with scouting and coaching. Does future planning 5 years ahead for the academy and more

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