Dan Micciche: Good Practice in retain and release 

In this Real Sideline Experts clip, top Premier League Coach Dan Micciche stresses the importance of regular, honest communication with parents about a player’s status, whether being released or retained. He warns against assuming a child’s happiness or parental satisfaction, as other clubs may be options.  

Dan advocates for open conversations to prevent surprises and highlights the need for careful exit strategies, such as providing player videos to other clubs. Ultimately, he emphasises that the focus should be on each child’s happiness and unique development journey. 

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