Harry Kane’s grassroots coach on what set England’s record goalscorer apart
Lessons from grassroots coaching on resilience, risk-taking and raising confident players
It's Only Kids Football · Ben Welch and Mike Clark
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Show Notes
Ben and Mike sit down with Dave Bricknell — long-time Tottenham coach and scout who first spotted Harry Kane — and Ben’s uncle, Arty, Dave's assistant manager, while running a youth team back in the 90s.
Dave gives an honest assessment of Ben’s son Alfie’s recent Spurs trial, pinpointing what he needs to improve to reach the next level. Then Dave and Arty tell stories of grassroots battles and their management style and reveal what it’s like when a future Premier League star lands in your team.
Dave opens up on scouting realities, why mental strength beats raw skill and how Kane went from an eager eight-year-old goalkeeper to England captain.
Packed with sharp insights, this episode tackles the pressures of trials, the risks of recruiting too young and how parents can set high standards while keeping the game fun.
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