Recently it was a pleasure to spend time in the company of one of the game's most renowned youth developers in Paul McGuinness. With 20+ years at Manchester United Paul oversaw 90 academy prospects making their first team United debut with 20+ playing international football. A childhood impacted by the spin of the ball, Paul seeks to speak to the child in coaches and players with his approach to individual development within the team environment. A very important episode for those who are invested in the training process.Listen to find out more including;- The culture behind youth development at Man United.- Why modern football is not the most stable environment for development.- Sir Alex Ferguson and the art of connection.- The individual approach within the team context.- "What is tactically feasible must be technically possible."Timestamps;00:00 - 03:27 - Intro03:28 - 09:52 - Man United09:53 - 13:19 - Sir Alex Ferguson13:20 - 24:50 - Inter Disciplinary Approach24:51 - 31:22 - Rashford's Development31:23 - 39:29 - Understanding the player39:30 - 47:21 - Evolution47:22 - 51:19 - AdviceGet in touch;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995 YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPodEmail: [email protected]