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Youth Soccer Coaching Player Development Podcast

MyFootballCoach
Youth Soccer Development
Player Development
Soccer Coaching
Youth Soccer
Youth Player Development
Youth Development
Youth Soccer Coaching
Beto Lima
Premier League
Technical Training
Coaching Philosophy
Football Coaching
Ball Mastery
1v1 Skill Training
Georgia National Football Team
UEFA Euros
Brazilian Soccer Culture
Football Techniques
Manchester United
Technical Skills

Join Saul Isaksson-Hurst, 10 years experience as a Technical Football Coach in the Premier League with Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC, as he chats to some of the worlds leaders in Youth Soccer Development. A podcast aimed at Soccer Players, Coaches and parents interested in the beautiful game and youth soccer player development.

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Recent Guests

Alex Nichols
Coaching professional with a decade-plus at academy level
Episode: 153 Coaching Family: Which Academy is best for your child with Alex Nichols Ex Arsenal
David Toxopeus
Under-21 coach at Feyenoord Academy
Feyenoord
Episode: 151 David Toxopeus Feyenoord U21 Coach
Keith Boanas
FA coach developer and chairman of the Surrey Football Coaches Association, longstanding mentor to the host
Surrey Football Coaches Association; FA coach developer
Episode: 149 Keith Boanas FA Coach Developer Coaching Family Special Planning Sessions
Rhys Carr
Former first-team coach and development coach with a track record at Swansea City, Bristol City, Sheffield United, Wolves, Coventry City
Football Industry
Episode: 148 Rhys Carr 1st Team Individual Coach Ex Coventry, Sheffield United and Wolves
Simon Clark
Under-18s head coach at AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
Episode: 147 Simon Clark AFC Wimbledon u18 Head Coach
Luka Lalić
Technical Director at Lion City Sailors, former Feyenoord Academy coach
Lion City Sailors (Singapore)
Episode: 146 Luka Lalić TD Lion City Sailors Ex Feyenoord Academy
Richard Walker
Youth coach, Wolves Under 18s lead coach; former player
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Episode: 145 Richard Walker Wolves U18 Head Coach
David Webb
Former assistant coach for the Georgia National Team, experienced with international development and elite players
Georgia National Team (former), football coach
Episode: 144 Developing The Game Changer David Webb Georgian FA
Ed Graper
Manager of football development elite at the Dutch Football Association
Dutch Football Association
Episode: 143 Ed Graper Dutch Football Association

Host

Saul Isaksson-Hurst
Host of MyPersonalFootballCoach.com's Soccer Player Development Podcast; experienced technical football coach in top European leagues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 299 ratings
  • Eduardo Book.

    You don’t purchase it, you only buy permission to visit a website. Only found this out after paying nearly 50 euro. If site goes down, I’ve nothing to show for it. Really Poor . Interview was great and I jumped in straight away to buy the two books. Worse fool me.John Broughan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4everArsenal
    Irelanda year ago
  • Amazing!!!

    This training has been helping me develop football more and more and I highly recommend it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Follow he has great content
    Israel2 years ago
  • Love it, explore past Europe

    Love the podcast and the content, been listening for years and recommend the app to numerous clubs and players.

    Would love to see Saul explore outside Europe’s academies, some great shows/examples could be.

    Japan/South Korea: so many young players are coming from these countries. Academies that are sending players to Europe at going ages but started development in their home country.

    USA: second youngest World Cup squad, all started at MLS Next/DA academies at some point before going to Eu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coach Gyuricza
    United States4 years ago
  • Top bins of podcast

    I’m a grassroots coach and I cannot stop listening to this podcast. Il be honest I have tried others but this one hits the back of the net for so many different reasons. Easy listening, very educational and really helps me as a coach. From planning to understanding and thinking outside of the box this podcast will really kick you off on your journey or help you through extra time ⚽️⚽️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Norminio keanodhinio
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Exceptional!

    Keep trying other podcasts & still keep coming back to this one. Some much insight that informs, validates & educates.

    Thanks Saul.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cozzi1972
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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High-quality guest lineup; practical takeaways for real-world clubs.
Engaging content with top coaches sharing actionable insights.
Coaches appreciate the depth on player development and session design.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

153 Coaching Family: Which Academy is best for your child with Alex Nichols Ex Arsenal
Q: What final advice would you give to a parent with a child under eight visiting several clubs?
Explore all avenues, ask tough questions about methodology, meet age-group leads, watch training sessions, and lean on experts to assess whether the club will actually help the child get better over the long term.
153 Coaching Family: Which Academy is best for your child with Alex Nichols Ex Arsenal
Q: How should a parent evaluate if an academy is truly individual-focused or just saying so?
Parents should observe sessions across age groups, speak to coaches about development plans, and assess whether the technical base remains strong through the youth stages, not just in early years. If the program shifts away from individual development as players get older, that is a red flag.
153 Coaching Family: Which Academy is best for your child with Alex Nichols Ex Arsenal
Q: What are the main factors you would consider if your own child were entering an academy, and how should parents approach choosing a club?
Look at the overall program week by week, the alignment of the club's values and development philosophy, and whether the environment will actually help the player improve over time, not just the club's reputation. Also consider travel, the staff's experience, and the long-term pathway the club provides.
151 David Toxopeus Feyenoord U21 Coach
Q: Can you give us an idea of the game model and how it adapts to different opponents?
The team mainly plays in a 4-3-3, but can switch to other formations like 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 when necessary. Players and coaches must recognize the story the opponent tells and adjust to outplay it, maintaining creativity and flexibility.
150 Special Episode Michael Beale Planning
Q: Give us some real hints and tips about what coaches with players one hour a week should think about when planning and preparing, given your grassroots-to-pro experience.
The key is to get players playing and moving, with a big energy and ball involvement from the start, then segment the session into short focused blocks (e.g., 10- or 15-minute chunks) that prioritize playing over repetitive drills, while gradually introducing tactical and technical elements through small-sided games and relationship-based activities.

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A practical, coach- and parent-focused discussion hub for youth soccer development. Across episodes, the emphasis is on developing elite individual players within team contexts, with deep dives into session design, technical skills, and the psychology of young athletes. Guests come from national associations, top academies, and innovative youth programs, offering actionable frameworks for coaching foundations, player pathways, and environment shaping. The show often highlights Cruyff/modern European methodologies, 1v1 skills, and a balanced approach to competition and learning, making it valuable for anyone building or evaluating youth development programs, coaching curricula, or club academies.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Alex Nichols
2. David Toxopeus
3. Keith Boanas
4. Rhys Carr
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6. Luka Lalić
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8. David Webb

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