Chris Ramsey, MBE: What to Consider When Choosing an Academy
In this short snippet, Chris Ramsey, a top football executive with decades of experience in youth and senior football, offers invaluable advice in this Real Sideline Expert clip on how to evaluate football academies. He cautions against choosing an academy based solely on its badge, urging parents to dig deeper into the coaches’ quality, qualifications, and the club’s track record in developing and supporting players.
Chris emphasises the importance of understanding what happens to players after they leave the academy and the level of aftercare provided. He also highlights the need to consider why you’re choosing a specific club, warning against assuming that Premier League status automatically means better coaching.
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