Episode notes
Larry Sunderland is the Director of Player Development at FC Cincinnati. Having worked previously within US youth national team set ups alongside the academies of Chicago Fire & Portland Timbers, Larry knows exactly what it takes to make it as a professional footballer. During our wide ranging conversation we discussed all the internal and external factors which go into shaping young talents. Listen to this episode to learn more about;
- The importance of self-regulation in youth development?
- How he narrows the gap between what someone is and what they can become?
- What it is like to build an academy from the ground up?
- Why it is important to look past the low hanging fruits of success?
- The psycho-social components of establishing an identity?
- Which soft skill must all player's possess if they are to b ...