Marvee Woods Football Academy Podcast

By Marvee Woods

Interviewing professionals about their experiences in football academies 🎙️⚽️

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The podcast currently has 254 episodes available.

Marvee Woods Football Academy Podcast episodes:

May 05, 2026 Lincoln City Academy Manager - Calum Oakenfold ("Playing Arsenal Is Challenge"") - Episode 26 snippet")
I’m joined by Calum Oakenfold the Academy Manager of newly promoted EFL League 1 Champions Lincoln City, on Episode 26 of my podcast.
Calum tells me that they play teams like Arsenal, Man United, Man City for a challenge when the under 9s and other age groups are winning consistently to help the development of the academy boys.
Full Episode: Friday May 8th 2026
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2min
May 01, 2026 Lincoln City Academy Manager - Calum Oakenfold ("Falling Out Of Love With Football"") - Episode 26 snippet")
I’m joined by Calum Oakenfold the Academy Manager of newly promoted EFL League 1 Champions Lincoln City, on Episode 26 of my podcast.
Calum tells me about seeing academy players fall out of love with the game due to distractions, pressure and change of interests
Full Episode: Friday May 8th 2026
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2min
April 30, 2026 Walsall Academy Manager - Martyn Bowles ("The 2033 Academy Vision"") - Episode 25 snippet")
On this episode, I’m joined by Martyn Bowles the Academy Manager of EFL League 2 club Walsall FC, on Episode 25 of my podcast.
Martyn lets me know that he has planned for the academy 8 years ahead and his staff and him are daily working towards this vision that he has future proofed for the Walsall academy.
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2min
April 28, 2026 Walsall Academy Manager - Martyn Bowles ("Left Footers, Get More Favour"") - Episode 25 snippet")
On this episode, I’m joined by Martyn Bowles the Academy Manager of EFL League 2 club Walsall FC, on Episode 25 of my podcast.
Martyn discusses with me, why left footed players might be favoured and says that Walsall try to develop players to play with both feet from foundation phase.
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2min
April 26, 2026 Walsall Academy Manager - Martyn Bowles ("We Don't Recruit Only 6ft Player Profiles"") - Episode 25 snippet")
On this episode, I’m joined by Martyn Bowles the Academy Manager of EFL League 2 club Walsall FC, on Episode 25 of my podcast.
Martyn lets me know that the club does have a profile when it comes to recruiting players, but he emphasises that Walsall are not only registering 6ft plus players. This only occurs in specific positions.
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2min
April 25, 2026 Walsall Academy Manager - Martyn Bowles ("Our Goalkeepers Play In Centre Midfield"") - Episode 25 snippet")
On this episode, I’m joined by Martyn Bowles the Academy Manager of EFL League 2 club Walsall FC, on Episode 25 of my podcast.
Martyn tells me that the academy plays goalkeepers outfield to help the keepers develop with the ball at their feet.
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2min
April 24, 2026 Walsall FC Academy Manager - Martyn Bowles ("In The Saddle"")
On this episode, I’m joined by Martyn Bowles the Academy Manager of EFL League 2 club Walsall FC, on Episode 25 of my podcast.
Martyn shares his insights on Youth Development, coaching strategies, and future-proofing the academy 8 years ahead in preparation for 2033.
Martyn also talks about data, goalkeepers, human development, and his strategic vision to shape the academy players into first-team members.
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1h 23min
April 17, 2026 Stockport County Academy Manager - Damien Allen ("Control Your Emotions"") - Episode 24 snippet")
On this episode, I’m joined by Damien Allen the former First Team Midfielder turned Academy Manager of EFL League 1 club Stockport County FC, who tells me on Episode 24 of my podcast.
Controlling your emotions and being able to deal with the psychological demands of football is key to becoming a professional footballer.
Full Episode: Friday April 24th 2026 (6pm)
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2min
April 16, 2026 Middlesbrough Head Of Academy Recruitment - Martin Carter ("Be Patient Developing Talent"") - Episode 23 snippet")
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 it's best to be patient when developing talent, because young players are dealing with a lot when it comes to schooling, growth and maturation.
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2min
April 14, 2026 Middlesbrough Head Of Academy Recruitment - Martin Carter ("Plans Are Better Than Pathways"") - Episode 23 snippet")
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 plans are better than pathways. Martin says that players create their pathway with their performances.
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FAQs about Marvee Woods Football Academy Podcast:

How many episodes does Marvee Woods Football Academy Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 254 episodes available.