On this episode, I’m joined by Jack O’Brien the Academy Manager of EFL League One team Burton Albion. Jack played for Burton’s academy as a youngster before he started coaching multiple age groups in the academy and eventually became the academy manager.

Burton Albion’s academy also trains and plays its home matches at St George’s Park, the England National Team’s official training ground.

Jack let me know in Episode 31 that misbehaving in school is a red flag, because you can’t be full of good character at the club and have negative characteristics outside the club. You’re representing the Burton Albion at all times. So having a split personality will raise some concerns and question marks around your character.

On this episode, I’m joined by Jack O’Brien the Academy Manager of EFL League One team Burton Albion. Jack played for Burton’s academy as a youngster before he started coaching multiple age groups in the academy and eventually became the academy manager.

Burton Albion’s academy also trains and plays its home matches at St George’s Park, the England National Team’s official training ground.

Jack let me know in Episode 31 that how you handle criticism and setbacks will define you. He lets me know that recilience is an important part of football.

On this episode, I’m joined by Jack O’Brien the Academy Manager of EFL League One team Burton Albion. Jack played for Burton’s academy as a youngster before he started coaching multiple age groups in the academy to know becoming the academy manager.

Burton Albion’s academy also train and play their home matches at St George’s Park which is the England National Team’s official training ground.

Jack shares with me know in Episode 31, insights into youth development, coaching strategies, and the importance of resilience, communication, and holistic growth in football. Discover how Burton's academy nurtures talent and prepares players for professional success.

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On this episode, I’m joined by Jack O’Brien the Academy Manager of EFL League One team Burton Albion. Jack played for Burton’s academy as a youngster before he started coaching multiple age groups in the academy to know becoming the academy manager.

Burton Albion’s academy also train and play their home matches at St George’s Park which is the England National Team’s official training ground.

Jack lets me know in Episode 31 that youth development is all about building character, not just footballers. Jack mentions that when he used to play in Burton’s academy. It developed who he has become today and he believes that the academy experience will do the same for others ⚽️

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On this episode, I’m joined by Jack O’Brien the Academy Manager of EFL League One team Burton Albion. Jack played for Burton’s academy as a youngster before he started coaching multiple age groups in the academy to know becoming the academy manager.

Burton Albion’s academy also train and play their home matches at St George’s Park which is the England National Team’s official training ground.

Jack lets me know in Episode 31 that the academy football journey is full of ups and downs. Very rarely will a player join the under 9s and make it to the First Team smooth sailing without any challenges along the way.

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On this episode, I’m joined by Bryan Bull the Academy Manager of EFL League Two team Gillingham FC. Bryan has managed the Gillingham academy for over 25 years and has seen players like Ryan Bertrand and others come through the ranks.

Bryan in Episode 30 shares his thoughts on the release process. Letting me know that he feels that unlike most other industries. Academy football has aftercare programs. Whereas in other professions. People get released without any care.

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On this episode, I’m joined by Bryan Bull the Academy Manager of EFL League Two team Gillingham FC. Bryan has managed the Gillingham academy for over 25 years and has seen players like Ryan Bertrand and others come through the ranks.

Bryan in Episode 30 shares his thoughts on desire. Bryan says that players who have a desire for the game catches his eye.

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On this episode, I’m joined by Bryan Bull the Academy Manager of EFL League Two team Gillingham FC. Bryan has managed the Gillingham academy for over 25 years and has seen players like Ryan Bertrand and others come through the ranks.

Bryan in Episode 30 shares insights into youth development, training, and the intricacies of managing young talent in professional football. Bryan also shares how data, mentality, and strategic decisions shape future Gillingham players from the academy.

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On this episode, I’m joined by someone different to my usual Academy Manager guests. A well respected man in the recruitment side of football. He is responsible for discovering players like Djed Spence and more.

Mr Martin Carter, the Head Of Academy Recruitment at EFL Championship club Middlesbrough FC, who also played for the club's academy as a 12-year-old schoolboy, joins me on Episode 23 of my podcast and tells me.

That everyone in the academy has talent. So character comes into question during the club's release and retain periods

Snippet: Alex Inglethorpe, the Academy Director of Liverpool FC, tells me on Episode 5 of my Podcast. That youth development is when you add value to a player and more