MICHAEL HAMILTON - Benefits of Joining a Category 3 Academy

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MICHAEL HAMILTON - Benefits of Joining a Category 3 Academy

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Join us as we discuss the world of academy signings with Michael Hamilton the Academy Director at AFC Wimbeldon and uncover the truth behind some horror stories involving player recruitment. Learn why it's crucial for parents to be informed about the process and how to navigate the tricky landscape of youth football.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Horror Stories of the Industry
00:00:01 - Signed Players
00:00:02 - Relation to the First Team
00:00:05 - Introduction and Music
00:00:06 - The Goal of Being Recognized as a Manager
00:00:09 - The Best CF Free Academy
00:00:11 - It's Not About League Status
00:00:15 - Club Funding
00:00:18 - Metrics of Success in the Academy
00:00:21 - Accounting Perspective
00:00:22 - Financial Fair Play
00:00:25 - Developing Academy Football
00:00:28 - Creating a Sustainable Club
00:00:29 - Understanding the Identification Process
00:00:32 - Player Development
00:00:34 - The Reality of Hard Work
00:00:35 - Player's Pathway
00:00:38 - Unhappiness at the Academy
00:00:41 - Desire to Leave
00:00:42 - Stifled Club
00:00:44 - Stopping Players from Playing
00:00:46 - Academy Agents and Parents Awareness
00:00:48 - Finding the Right Words
00:00:50 - Understanding Contracts
00:00:52 - Face-to-Face Interaction
00:00:53 - Someone's Desire to Tell Me Something
00:00:55 - Verifying the authenticity of leave
00:00:57 - Signing for a Cat One Club
00:01:00 - Loss of a Player
00:01:01 - No Compensation
00:01:03 - The Impact of Money in Gaming
00:01:04 - The Importance of Taking Action
00:01:06 - The Importance of Networking
00:01:07 - Horror Stories
00:01:09 - Stories of Signed Players
00:01:11 - Related to the first team
00:01:13 - Authority in Management
00:01:15 - Problems with the Academy Setup
00:01:18 - Being Honest
00:01:19 - It Doesn't Happen

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@FootykidCharlie 2 ай бұрын

The host asking “do you ever play a player out of position to punish him” that speaks volumes about his mindset and he didn’t even flinch

@Bruss813 Ай бұрын

This guy is always so negative. He asked "what if a kid is faking an injury" when the topic was about managing injuries. I think dude is on the spectrum.

@LOOKING-FOR-GLAZE-GALAXY 2 ай бұрын

some refreshing points, as a parent of a child at a cat 1 academy I learnt alot. Thanks

@ip6310 Ай бұрын

Good episode but the 'celebrating getting into an academy' piece at the end felt lazy in how it came up and think should have been shut down quickly. Who can begrudge a 8/9 year old celebrating ecstatically for being selected to play in academy??? Feet certainly need to be kept on the ground, but the sacrifice, hard work, practice, determination and investment from the whole family is BIG and certainly deserves celebration. 1000s of kids want to sign with an academy. Who cares if they get released in 2 years? The experience and value gained in this period of time should help to shape character if nurtured properly. Wholeheartedly agree with Michael's reference to playing academy viewing it as an experience rather than my son is a professional narrative.

@ProjectFootballer Ай бұрын

That’s a fair point man. I felt I did push back on it? However you have to allow the discussion to happen. But I agree with you and I did say that at the time. 🤝

@ip6310 Ай бұрын

@@ProjectFootballeryou did tbf. I get some do think in the way he was saying. But like you say, celebrate the milestones along the journey. Solid principle across life 🙏🏾

@ip6310 Ай бұрын

My nephew just signed Chelsea U9 and we threw a surprise celebration for him at grandmama’s. He deserved it, he’s been working!

@BellinghamCottage Ай бұрын

Celebrate every piece of success like it’s the last. Any kid signing should be celebrated as he’s best in class at that time. Balls to the do gooders whose kids just aren’t at that level. If they get released then deal with the tears and bank the life experience.

@Coxy2k23 14 күн бұрын

Completely agree. Huge milestone. Very negative view from the cohost.

@datalo0618 2 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more with Mike in the mindset of investment, a positive and growth mindset. This is so important for young footballers and it starts at home. As a father I can see the challenges for ensuring my young man has that. It is a challenge at times, as they get older and wish to test boundaries but helping them to keep the mindset of growth and future goals is so very important.

@bigaluk1980 2 ай бұрын

I’ve got a 13 year old boy and an 11 year old girl both playing academy level. Love the podcast. Can you also get some people in from the girls/womens game. Would love to see if and where the differences are.