Ep. 49 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Academy Elite Player Development Manager | Darren Ryan

Today we welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Elite Player Development Manager, Darren Ryan, to the podcast  ✅Topics Discussed:   ⚽️ Darren’s journey as a professional footballer 🇬🇧 Insight on the UK football culture when Darren was playing & some challenges he experienced as a player 🗣 His transition into coaching & some important lessons Darren has learned ⚖️ Darren’s coaching philosophy & values 🐺 Insight on his current role at Wolves’ Academy 🧠 Some psychological qualities Darren believes makes a successful coach 👨‍⚕️ How sport psychologists are integrated within Wolve’s Academy & the importance of a shared formulation when working with coaches & players 🟠 Insight on the recruitment process at Wolves & some qualities they look for in Academy players