Marvee Woods Football Academy Podcast

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S1 Ep 7Blackburn Rovers Academy Manager - Paul Gray ("Brockhall Diaries")

Paul Gray, the Academy Manager of Blackburn Rovers tells me on Episode 7 of my Podcast, about his journey from a young football enthusiast to the head of the Blackburn Rovers Academy. Paul discusses his early experiences in coaching, the various clubs he has worked with, and the importance of youth development in football. Gray emphasizes the significance of creating a supportive environment for young players, the role of academy tours, and the differences between grassroots and academy football. He also explains the structure and requirements of a Category 1 academy, highlighting the investment and staffing needed to maintain high standards. Paul also delves into the intricacies of youth football training, focusing on the structure, commitment, and the importance of managing player behavior and parental involvement. It highlights the learning experiences from loan spells, the necessity of resilience in young players, and the challenges posed by age group disparities. Additionally, Gray emphasizes the significance of sleep and nutrition in performance, while addressing the distractions that young athletes face in today's world. Paul discusses the emotional challenges faced in football, particularly in relation to player retention and development. He speaks about the characteristics needed for success in various roles within an academy, including players, coaches, scouts, and managers. The discussion highlights the importance of personal qualities, adaptability, and the broad responsibilities of an academy manager.

Marvee Woods Football Academy Podcast

S1 Ep 7Blackburn Rovers Academy Manager - Paul Gray ("Brockhall Diaries")

Blackburn Rovers Academy Manager - Paul Gray ("We manufacture bumps in the road, for the best players!") - Episode 7 Snippet

Blackburn Rovers Academy Manager - Paul Gray ("We are experienced coaches, trust us!") - Episode 7 Snippet

Blackburn Rovers Academy Manager - Paul Gray ("Being an Academy Manager is a full on job") - Episode 7 Snippet

Blackburn Rovers Academy Manager - Paul Gray ("It's a game of opinions") - Episode 7 Snippet

MK Dons Academy Manager - Ben Smith ("Be On Time ") - Episode 6 Snippet

MK Dons Academy Manager - Ben Smith ("Be Resilient") - Episode 6 Snippet

MK Dons Academy Manager - Ben Smith ("Walking around with an ego or entitlement, will get you less First Team chances") - Episode 6 Snippet

S1 Ep 6MK Dons Academy Manager - Ben Smith ("The Academy Dons")

MK Dons Academy Manager - Ben Smith ("You don't have to be technically brilliant, you can have a career just being good around the changing rooms") - Episode 6 Snippet

MK Dons Academy Manager - Ben Smith ("We check school reports, because we want good learners who can take and execute information quickly") - Episode 6 Snippet

MK Dons Academy Manager - Ben Smith ("As a test, we sent him on loan knowing he wouldn't get game time") - Episode 6 Snippet

MK Dons Academy Manager - Ben Smith (There's a real discipline to being elite - Episode 6 Snippet

Liverpool Academy Director - Alex Inglethorpe ("Arne Slot has got an amazing personality" - Episode 5 Snippet)

Liverpool Academy Director - Alex Inglethorpe ("Youth Development, is when you add value to a player" - Episode 5 Snippet)

Liverpool Academy Director - Alex Inglethorpe ("I'm proud of Harry Kane. Yes I helped him, but he helped himself more" - Episode 5 Snippet)

QPR Academy Director - Alex Carroll ("We don't stop a player and their family going on holiday, tomorrow is not promised" - Episode 4 Snippet)

QPR Academy Director - Alex Carroll ("Players and their families, should stop getting caught up in what we do with other players at the club" - Episode 4 Snippet)

QPR Academy Director - Alex Carroll ("The boys are being watched and judged all the time" - Episode 4 Snippet)

S1 Ep 4QPR Academy Director - Alex Carroll ("Dreams Of Loftus Road")

QPR Academy Director - Alex Carroll ("The academy tour, was his first time on a plane" - Episode 4 Snippet)

QPR Academy Director - Alex Carroll ("Multi millions are spent on academies, it's not a passion project" - Episode 4 Snippet)

QPR Academy Director - Alex Carroll ("Our owner, brings his family to watch our academy games" - Episode 4 Snippet)

QPR Academy Director - Alex Carroll ("Should Academy football, start at Under 9 or Under 11?" - Episode 4 Snippet)

Peterborough United Academy Director - Dan Robinson ("When does a player, start thinking about the game?" - Episode 3 Snippet)

Peterborough United Academy Director - Dan Robinson ("There are so many factors, to why players get released" - Episode 3 Snippet)

Peterborough United Academy Director - Dan Robinson (They think they've made it, cause they're in an academy" - Episode 3 Snippet)

S1 Ep 3Peterborough United Academy Director - Dan Robinson (The Posh Life)

Peterborough United Academy Director - Dan Robinson ("It's an opinions business" - Episode 3 Snippet)

Peterborough United Academy Director - Dan Robinson ("You're never on time, the manager can't rely on you" - Episode 3 Snippet)

Peterborough United Academy Director - Dan Robinson (Having A Balanced Diet Is Important - Episode 3 Snippet)

Peterborough United Academy Director - Dan Robinson ("I was playing Call Of Duty all night before the match" - Episode 3 Snippet)

Burnley Academy Manager - Chris Casper (Message To Academy Players Turning Scholars - Episode 2 Snippet

Burnley Academy Manager - Chris Casper (Pushy Football Parents - Episode 2 snippet)

Burnley Academy Manager - Chris Casper (Get Into Good Habits - Episode 2 Snippet)

S1 Ep 2Burnley Academy Manager - Chris Casper (92 Clarets)

Burnley Academy Manager - Chris Casper (What It Takes To Make It - Episode 2 Snippet)

Burnley Academy Manager - Chris Casper (Manager's Don't Trust Academy - Episode 2 Snippet)

Burnley Academy Manager - Chris Casper (Advice To Parents - Episode 2 Snippet)

Burnley Academy Manager - Chris Casper (Sir Alex Ferguson - Episode 2 Snippet)

S1 Ep 1Arsenal Academy Manager -Per Mertesacker (Journey To Hale End)

Arsenal Academy Manager - Per Mertesacker (Signing Academy Players - Episode 1 Snippet)