Training Ground Guru Podcast

Pippa Grange - How to 'win deep'

Dr Pippa Grange, the former Head of People and Team Development for the Football Association, talks about her work with England, her current role with the Right to Dream Academy and her new book, How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself.

Nick Cox - Youth development the Man Utd way

For this episode, TGG speaks with Manchester United academy manager Nick Cox. Cox talks about the club’s youth philosophy, how they measure success, and how they’ve dealt with the coronavirus pandemic.
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Danny Cowley: Old school values & new methods

Huddersfield Town manager Danny Cowley tells TGG about his coaching journey and the values he's brought to Yorkshire.

Tony Strudwick: The past, present and future of sports science

Tony Strudwick, the Wales and Sheffield Wednesday Head of Performance, talks about coping during the coronavirus crisis, the future of sports science and his memories of working alongside Sir Alex Ferguson. 

Gerard Houllier: Taking Liverpool into the 21st Century

For this episode, TGG went to the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London to speak with Gerard Houllier. The former Liverpool manager spoke about changing the culture at Anfield, leaving a legacy and what he thinks about Jurgen Klopp and his current side.
 
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Stewart Downing: Final chapter in a stellar career

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Stewart Downing tells TGG about his 19th season in professional football. The 35-year-old also looks back on his time with Middlesbrough, Aston Villa, Liverpool and England. 

Eddie Jones: Lessons in coaching, leadership and life

In an exclusive interview, England rugby coach Eddie Jones tells TGG about his philosophy on coaching, leadership and life. The Australian reflects on the aftermath of the Rugby World Cup final and shares insights on tactical periodisation, meetings with Pep Guardiola and maverick players. 

Big Data Conference

This episode is brought to you from TGG's Big Data Conference in Manchester. Three of the key speakers from the day talk to Josh Schneider-Weiler about how data analysis is used in elite football. We hear from: Mladen Sormaz, the Head of Football Analytics at Leicester City; Luke Benstead, the Head of Performance Analysis and Innovation for Belgium; and Ed Sulley, Director of Customer Solutions for Hudl.

Paul Balsom: To the Premier League and Beyond with Leicester City

Welcome to the Training Ground Guru Podcast, in association with Hudl. For this episode, we spoke to Paul Balsom, Head of Performance Innovation for Leicester City. He spoke about the approach sports science during the title-winning season, player empowerment, building a culture at the club and using data in the future.
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Victor Orta: Guiding the Leeds Revolution

Welcome to the Training Ground Guru podcast, in association with Hudl. For this episode, Simon Austin went to Elland Road to speak to Leeds United’s Sporting Director, Victor Orta.
He's followed by Wyscout's CEO, Matteo Campodonico, who discusses how Wyscout is changing football.