Soccer Talent ID & Development Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/soccer-talent-id-development-for-the-individual-player Join UEFA A-licensed coach Ian McClurg as he connects with top player development experts and professional soccer players. Together, they share proven strategies and insights to help you navigate your journey to becoming a professional footballer. © 2024 Ian McClurg Learn Perform Coaching 128c7c29-00bc-5411-835b-30b506ea1952 yes en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:49 -0400 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:02:48 -0500 https://ianmcclurgpodcast.fm https://img.transistorcdn.com/d0bje21S9Cd1BQPav30uykoKLrsGRgRGSMdTTgnpZeQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YmE2/YzZjNTkzZGVlNjM3/ZTI4OTcwMThkZmZk/OGMxOC5wbmc.jpg Soccer Talent ID & Development https://ianmcclurgpodcast.fm episodic Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching Join UEFA A-licensed coach Ian McClurg as he connects with top player development experts and professional soccer players. Together, they share proven strategies and insights to help you navigate your journey to becoming a professional footballer. Join UEFA A-licensed coach Ian McClurg as he connects with top player development experts and professional soccer players. Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching No No Morgan Parfitt-David: Using scientific talent ID tool to predict potential to succeed at professional level 7 7 Morgan Parfitt-David: Using scientific talent ID tool to predict potential to succeed at professional level full 86f0a9f0-abb9-41f5-85c6-2a9e49ac351b https://share.transistor.fm/s/81fdaee5 In 2019, Morgan founded Predicta Football, the 1st science-based talent identification tool for predictive recruitment in football. He helps clubs more accurately determine which young players to invest in before others. At the individual player level, he estimates young players' potential to become professionals in the future using scientific assessments of their mental, psychological, and cognitive resources. Morgan has now made available to all players aged 12+ a free online assessment tool that can be accessed at https://predictafootball.com/individual-players/  

]]> In 2019, Morgan founded Predicta Football, the 1st science-based talent identification tool for predictive recruitment in football. He helps clubs more accurately determine which young players to invest in before others. At the individual player level, he estimates young players' potential to become professionals in the future using scientific assessments of their mental, psychological, and cognitive resources. Morgan has now made available to all players aged 12+ a free online assessment tool that can be accessed at https://predictafootball.com/individual-players/  

]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:49:15 -0500 Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching 1948 In 2019, Morgan founded Predicta Football, the 1st science-based talent identification tool for predictive recruitment in football. He helps clubs more accurately determine which young players to invest in before others. At the individual player level, he estimates young players' potential to become professionals in the future using scientific assessments of their mental, psychological, and cognitive resources. Morgan has now made available to all players aged 12+ a free online assessment tool that can be accessed at https://predictafootball.com/individual-players/  

]]> No Tom Bates: Proving Sports Psychology Support within High Performance 6 6 Tom Bates: Proving Sports Psychology Support within High Performance full b8160dce-d15c-4c0a-87d8-3e3776c4ea06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a14c6190 We chat with High-Performance Sports Psychologist Tom Bates. With over 15 years of experience, Tom has worked with several English Premier League clubs and has extended his expertise to other professional sports, including GB Basketball, Swimming, Boxing, Rugby, Golf, and Fencing. During the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, Tom worked with select Team GB athletes to maximize performance under pressure, applying Peak Performance principles grounded in the science of psychology. To learn more about Tom's work, visit tombatescoaching.com

]]> We chat with High-Performance Sports Psychologist Tom Bates. With over 15 years of experience, Tom has worked with several English Premier League clubs and has extended his expertise to other professional sports, including GB Basketball, Swimming, Boxing, Rugby, Golf, and Fencing. During the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, Tom worked with select Team GB athletes to maximize performance under pressure, applying Peak Performance principles grounded in the science of psychology. To learn more about Tom's work, visit tombatescoaching.com

]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:15:33 -0500 Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching 3614 We chat with High-Performance Sports Psychologist Tom Bates. With over 15 years of experience, Tom has worked with several English Premier League clubs and has extended his expertise to other professional sports, including GB Basketball, Swimming, Boxing, Rugby, Golf, and Fencing. During the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, Tom worked with select Team GB athletes to maximize performance under pressure, applying Peak Performance principles grounded in the science of psychology. To learn more about Tom's work, visit tombatescoaching.com

]]> No Theo Corbeanu: My Journey from From Hamilton, Ontario to Wolves FC 5 5 Theo Corbeanu: My Journey from From Hamilton, Ontario to Wolves FC full 7ea6c8e5-1a61-48c9-9b02-13bec4d99c43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0196a53d I first worked with Theo in 2011 when he attended our inaugural International Player ID Camp with Wolves FC. He later played for 1v1 Soccer in the SAAC league and Toronto FC Academy before moving to England and signing with Wolves in 2018. In this episode, Theo shares his journey from Hamilton, Ontario, to playing in the EPL with Wolves. Joining us is Marc Campbell, former Assistant Academy Manager at Wolves, who, along with Dan Watson, first identified Theo at our 2012 Wolves Player ID Camp in Ancaster.

Read more at: https://www.ianmcclurg.com/post/how-to-succeed-playing-in-europe-a-profile-of-theo-corbeanu

]]> I first worked with Theo in 2011 when he attended our inaugural International Player ID Camp with Wolves FC. He later played for 1v1 Soccer in the SAAC league and Toronto FC Academy before moving to England and signing with Wolves in 2018. In this episode, Theo shares his journey from Hamilton, Ontario, to playing in the EPL with Wolves. Joining us is Marc Campbell, former Assistant Academy Manager at Wolves, who, along with Dan Watson, first identified Theo at our 2012 Wolves Player ID Camp in Ancaster.

Read more at: https://www.ianmcclurg.com/post/how-to-succeed-playing-in-europe-a-profile-of-theo-corbeanu

]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2022 15:15:11 -0500 Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching 3602 I first worked with Theo in 2011 when he attended our inaugural International Player ID Camp with Wolves FC. He later played for 1v1 Soccer in the SAAC league and Toronto FC Academy before moving to England and signing with Wolves in 2018. In this episode, Theo shares his journey from Hamilton, Ontario, to playing in the EPL with Wolves. Joining us is Marc Campbell, former Assistant Academy Manager at Wolves, who, along with Dan Watson, first identified Theo at our 2012 Wolves Player ID Camp in Ancaster.

Read more at: https://www.ianmcclurg.com/post/how-to-succeed-playing-in-europe-a-profile-of-theo-corbeanu

]]> No Matt Morley: Foundation Phase Lead Coach at Sheffield United 4 4 Matt Morley: Foundation Phase Lead Coach at Sheffield United full 9ead9c0f-f19b-451a-aec1-664413b30dd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3bc0796 We chat with Matt Morley from Sheffield United to dive deep into the strategies and techniques behind individual player development. Discover how Sheffield United nurtures talent and maximizes player potential at every level.

]]> We chat with Matt Morley from Sheffield United to dive deep into the strategies and techniques behind individual player development. Discover how Sheffield United nurtures talent and maximizes player potential at every level.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:03:42 -0500 Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching 3042 We chat with Matt Morley from Sheffield United to dive deep into the strategies and techniques behind individual player development. Discover how Sheffield United nurtures talent and maximizes player potential at every level.

]]> No Iain Greer: Senior Academy Executive at Rangers Football Club 3 3 Iain Greer: Senior Academy Executive at Rangers Football Club full 50c133dd-b8f3-44d3-ab45-65b0243ee415 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c967292 Join us for an insightful discussion with Iain Greer, Senior Academy Executive at Rangers Football Club. In this episode, Iain shares his expertise on developing young talent within one of Scotland’s most prestigious football academies. We explore the club’s approach to nurturing future stars, the challenges faced in modern youth development, and the key factors that contribute to building successful professional players.

]]> Join us for an insightful discussion with Iain Greer, Senior Academy Executive at Rangers Football Club. In this episode, Iain shares his expertise on developing young talent within one of Scotland’s most prestigious football academies. We explore the club’s approach to nurturing future stars, the challenges faced in modern youth development, and the key factors that contribute to building successful professional players.

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:37:49 -0400 Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching 3249 Join us for an insightful discussion with Iain Greer, Senior Academy Executive at Rangers Football Club. In this episode, Iain shares his expertise on developing young talent within one of Scotland’s most prestigious football academies. We explore the club’s approach to nurturing future stars, the challenges faced in modern youth development, and the key factors that contribute to building successful professional players.

]]> No James Ward: International Partnership Manager at Fleetwood Town 2 2 James Ward: International Partnership Manager at Fleetwood Town full ff7df9ef-94d4-48fc-bcd6-624f0eacac92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71cf0c9d We sit down with James Ward, International Partnership Manager at Fleetwood Town, to discuss his journey in coaching and his role in the development of the club’s academy. James shares insights from his coaching career, the philosophy behind Fleetwood Town’s academy, and how they are shaping the next generation of football talent.

]]> We sit down with James Ward, International Partnership Manager at Fleetwood Town, to discuss his journey in coaching and his role in the development of the club’s academy. James shares insights from his coaching career, the philosophy behind Fleetwood Town’s academy, and how they are shaping the next generation of football talent.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:12:51 -0400 Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching 1727 We sit down with James Ward, International Partnership Manager at Fleetwood Town, to discuss his journey in coaching and his role in the development of the club’s academy. James shares insights from his coaching career, the philosophy behind Fleetwood Town’s academy, and how they are shaping the next generation of football talent.

]]> No Marc Campbell: EPL Auditor & Former Wolves Assistant Academy Manager 1 1 Marc Campbell: EPL Auditor & Former Wolves Assistant Academy Manager full a15c093a-1831-45ae-9325-1c91475e14fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/608d079d We talk with Marc Campbell, a Coaching Auditor and former Head of Coaching and Assistant Academy Manager at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Academy. Marc shares his experiences and insights with player development and his new role auditing coaching programs.

]]> We talk with Marc Campbell, a Coaching Auditor and former Head of Coaching and Assistant Academy Manager at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Academy. Marc shares his experiences and insights with player development and his new role auditing coaching programs.

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:27:56 -0400 Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching Ian McClurg - UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching 2924 We talk with Marc Campbell, a Coaching Auditor and former Head of Coaching and Assistant Academy Manager at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Academy. Marc shares his experiences and insights with player development and his new role auditing coaching programs.

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