Playing as a pro, whatever level it is, is an incredible accomplishment, and one to be celebrated. You’re one of a small percentage of footballers in the world
44:00 National league south teams play less direct. More teams play out from back than the National league Prem or National league North. If you look at it a lot of defenders lack the technique and skill to play the ball out from the back at the lower levels. Teams that stick to it, do get killed if they always play out from back. You only see a better standard of football from League 1 upwards.
Ross Barrow what a top bloke the way he came across! People don't worry if you don't make it straight away listen to this man study hard and work at your dream either way you'll have something at the end 👍UTI
Ross is a top guy, hope he stays with Scunthorpe. Could do much worse than get him involved in the academy when it's back up and running, he'd be a great mentor now and an even better coach in the future, still only 26, wise beyond his years. UTI
Another great episode guys love the channel . Would be great to see an episode based on purely pre academy age group . Some specifics on what scouts are looking for at that age and the type of things parents can be doing to aid there child with being picked up at that age .
I’m 18 never played academy football only ever played Sunday league level on bobbly, boggy pitches or astroturf but I know I’m a good player always been able to score goals make chances ect and my dream is to play at a good level national south or something
@@emmafirth3345either keep sending them regularly, look for open trial dates, or move to a top grassroots club in the area, certain grassroots clubs are feeders into acedemy football. Hope this helps.
You need to get him into trials, although as he is 16 its probably too late for him. If you can get him into a team from step 4 or step 5 of non-league then there is a chance of him climbing the levels. Anything lower than that is probably just low level grass roots. If he hasnt had dedicating coaching and already been in an academy at age 16, very little chance of him making it.
Lower league football, including the top 3-4 leagues of the non league is pretty brutal, hostile and harsh. If this competitive nature of the lower end(s) of the pyramid helped to produce the best players I'd be all in favour of it. However, my only issue with it, is that I don't believe this culture is actually the hotbed required to produce players of a top, top level. You'll get resilient, honest and solid pros out of it, but I believe the acceptance of this footballing landscape is a big reason why we fail historically. Not just in England, but all the English speaking nations It's so ingrained though, with the climate and heritage, I can't see much in the way of change
Completely disagree. The players that end up at Nat League Prem or Nat League North and South are principally failed players from Cat 1-3 academies. They could not hack it at the higher level and were let go. The NLP, NLN and NLS are all playing more direct because the players arent good enough technically with vision, passing and first touch to play out from the back. Or to play a more technical and shorter passing football. It comes down to a lack of raw talent or suffering injuries etc...that most of them are more suited to playing direct football. At the lower level its about winning, and you need to play an effective style to win games with the players available. I know of a team that went up to NLP and was playing out from the back, within a season they had to resort to a more direct game. Simply because they were struggling and teams pressed them high and only needed to steal it a few times and they were letting in 3 goals a game until they made the change.
Playing as a pro, whatever level it is, is an incredible accomplishment, and one to be celebrated.
You’re one of a small percentage of footballers in the world
From Texas here! Thanks for sharing these insights! Love hearing about these things because in Texas it’s all about American football.
44:00 National league south teams play less direct. More teams play out from back than the National league Prem or National league North.
If you look at it a lot of defenders lack the technique and skill to play the ball out from the back at the lower levels. Teams that stick to it, do get killed if they always play out from back.
You only see a better standard of football from League 1 upwards.
Ross Barrow what a top bloke the way he came across! People don't worry if you don't make it straight away listen to this man study hard and work at your dream either way you'll have something at the end 👍UTI
Ross is a top guy, hope he stays with Scunthorpe. Could do much worse than get him involved in the academy when it's back up and running, he'd be a great mentor now and an even better coach in the future, still only 26, wise beyond his years. UTI
Great podcast and a real eye opener.
Really Insightful stuff, all come across as great lads
Another great episode guys love the channel . Would be great to see an episode based on purely pre academy age group . Some specifics on what scouts are looking for at that age and the type of things parents can be doing to aid there child with being picked up at that age .
Great episode as always! Can't wait for this incoming SE Dons episode 🙌
This is helpful information. Thank You.
I’m 18 never played academy football only ever played Sunday league level on bobbly, boggy pitches or astroturf but I know I’m a good player always been able to score goals make chances ect and my dream is to play at a good level national south or something
My step son is a great U16 goalkeeper if any scouts are watching this. He's desperate to play professionally and is highly regarded in this area
Scouts dont look to sign people from youtube comments. I recommend sending emails to lower league clubs for trials.
@bendenton580 We've been contacting lots of people but no responses
@@emmafirth3345either keep sending them regularly, look for open trial dates, or move to a top grassroots club in the area, certain grassroots clubs are feeders into acedemy football. Hope this helps.
You need to get him into trials, although as he is 16 its probably too late for him. If you can get him into a team from step 4 or step 5 of non-league then there is a chance of him climbing the levels. Anything lower than that is probably just low level grass roots. If he hasnt had dedicating coaching and already been in an academy at age 16, very little chance of him making it.
I've had a pitcher with ogle for WHEN HE WAS HAVING A BREAK AT TRAINING
Love that mate. Please email the photo to info@projectfootballer.com. 👍
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What was the result of the game and was it a good one?.
Lower league players DO have agents as well 💯 %
Tell ogle I,m his favourite player and barrow is good withe fast conner smith
Lower league football, including the top 3-4 leagues of the non league is pretty brutal, hostile and harsh.
If this competitive nature of the lower end(s) of the pyramid helped to produce the best players I'd be all in favour of it. However, my only issue with it, is that I don't believe this culture is actually the hotbed required to produce players of a top, top level. You'll get resilient, honest and solid pros out of it, but I believe the acceptance of this footballing landscape is a big reason why we fail historically. Not just in England, but all the English speaking nations
It's so ingrained though, with the climate and heritage, I can't see much in the way of change
Completely disagree. The players that end up at Nat League Prem or Nat League North and South are principally failed players from Cat 1-3 academies. They could not hack it at the higher level and were let go.
The NLP, NLN and NLS are all playing more direct because the players arent good enough technically with vision, passing and first touch to play out from the back. Or to play a more technical and shorter passing football. It comes down to a lack of raw talent or suffering injuries etc...that most of them are more suited to playing direct football.
At the lower level its about winning, and you need to play an effective style to win games with the players available. I know of a team that went up to NLP and was playing out from the back, within a season they had to resort to a more direct game. Simply because they were struggling and teams pressed them high and only needed to steal it a few times and they were letting in 3 goals a game until they made the change.
Tell ogle I,m his favourite player and barrow is good withe fast conner smith is good have a great time
We will tell Reghan what you said.
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Also the nepotism from non league managers
Would love to here what it takes for a 3rd world nation to develop top talent
Tell ogle I,m his favourite player and barrow is good withe fast conner smith is good have a great time Scunthorpe united !!!!!