Soccer Talent ID & Development

In 2019, Morgan founded Predicta Football, the 1st science-based talent identification tool for predictive recruitment in football. He helps clubs more accurately determine which young players to invest in before others. At the individual player level, he estimates young players' potential to become professionals in the future using scientific assessments of their mental, psychological, and cognitive resources. Morgan has now made available to all players aged 12+ a free online assessment tool that can be accessed at https://predictafootball.com/individual-players/  

We chat with High-Performance Sports Psychologist Tom Bates. With over 15 years of experience, Tom has worked with several English Premier League clubs and has extended his expertise to other professional sports, including GB Basketball, Swimming, Boxing, Rugby, Golf, and Fencing. During the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, Tom worked with select Team GB athletes to maximize performance under pressure, applying Peak Performance principles grounded in the science of psychology. To learn more about Tom's work, visit tombatescoaching.com

I first worked with Theo in 2011 when he attended our inaugural International Player ID Camp with Wolves FC. He later played for 1v1 Soccer in the SAAC league and Toronto FC Academy before moving to England and signing with Wolves in 2018. In this episode, Theo shares his journey from Hamilton, Ontario, to playing in the EPL with Wolves. Joining us is Marc Campbell, former Assistant Academy Manager at Wolves, who, along with Dan Watson, first identified Theo at our 2012 Wolves Player ID Camp in Ancaster.

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We chat with Matt Morley from Sheffield United to dive deep into the strategies and techniques behind individual player development. Discover how Sheffield United nurtures talent and maximizes player potential at every level.

Join us for an insightful discussion with Iain Greer, Senior Academy Executive at Rangers Football Club. In this episode, Iain shares his expertise on developing young talent within one of Scotland’s most prestigious football academies. We explore the club’s approach to nurturing future stars, the challenges faced in modern youth development, and the key factors that contribute to building successful professional players.

We sit down with James Ward, International Partnership Manager at Fleetwood Town, to discuss his journey in coaching and his role in the development of the club’s academy. James shares insights from his coaching career, the philosophy behind Fleetwood Town’s academy, and how they are shaping the next generation of football talent.

We talk with Marc Campbell, a Coaching Auditor and former Head of Coaching and Assistant Academy Manager at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Academy. Marc shares his experiences and insights with player development and his new role auditing coaching programs.