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Welcome to Project Footballer, the voice of youth football supported by Spotify, we delve deep into the world of youth football with our special guests. Could you develop your child into a footballer if you followed the 'perfect' formula? Sean Conlon, the founder of We Make Footballers and a Scout with Chelsea believes some people can. Follow our journey to discovering what it really takes to become a footballer.

How much is down to luck, genetics or being born into a football family.

In this episode, we speak to youth mentor Eric Friedlander, Eric shares his personal journey from a young footballer to becoming a mentor and big brother figure for aspiring players. Gain valuable knowledge on navigating the challenges of youth football, developing essential skills beyond the pitch, and shaping a successful career in the sport.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Importance of Mentoring and Guidance in Youth Football
00:03:51 - From Division One Soccer to Germany
00:07:06 - The Importance of Dark Side Motivation
00:10:24 - Playing Fullback and the Differences between American and European Footballers
00:13:35 - The Difference in Playing Styles
00:16:41 - Recognizing player potential and constructive feedback
00:20:04 - Developing the Fundamentals and Finding Your Role
00:23:15 - Specializing with Your Child
00:26:42 - The importance of specialization in sports
00:30:14 - Finding Balance with Football
00:33:35 - The Importance of Movement and Balance in Training
00:36:54 - The Importance of Barefoot Football
00:40:32 - The Science of Grounding and Benefits
00:43:35 - Parenting and Being a Role Model
00:46:55 - The Reality of a Healthy Lifestyle
00:50:21 - Losing Mercurial Players in Football
00:53:51 - The Crucial Development Years
00:57:01 - Guiding Players in the Right Direction
01:00:29 - From Training to Professional Contract
01:03:58 - Playing with Hungry Footballers
01:07:21 - Providing Hope for Young Players
01:10:53 - The Backdoor Approach to Football Growth
01:14:27 - The Transition from Academy Football to Lower Leagues
01:17:41 - The Impact of Off-Field Behavior in Football
01:21:06 - The Joy of Watching Children Achieve Their Dreams
01:24:40 - Nurturing Players, Motivation and Passion
01:28:08 - Football Journey and Personal Growth
01:31:19 - The Role of the International Community
01:34:26 - Educating through Haters
01:37:35 - The Power of Podcasts in Creating Change
01:40:42 - You can do anything you put your mind to
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