Project Footballer

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.

Recent Episodes

What Are the REAL Odds of “Making It” in Football? Chris Platts Breaks it Down
Mar 27, 2025 – 02:15:59
The Mindset Behind Raising Football Stars - Jenny Boateng's Winning Formula!
Feb 27, 2025 – 01:27:25
Troy Deeney - Ex-Premier League Star Discusses How to Raise a Footballer
Nov 27, 2024 – 01:31:35
Jeremy Sauer & Dan Rice - How To Build The Perfect Football Academy From Scratch
Oct 30, 2024 – 01:11:30
Peter Sturgess - The EX-England Head of Futsal Explains Its Importance In The UK
Oct 28, 2024 – 01:38:48
Manchester City vs Arsenal reaction from Coach Raf and Sean
Sep 27, 2024 – 00:53:21
What Must Change With USA Youth Soccer Culture?
Sep 23, 2024 – 01:32:17
John Allpress - What Is Being Taught To The English Football Coaches?
Aug 28, 2024 – 01:40:15
Richard Allen - Ex Head of England Talent ID explains what English clubs are taught to scout
Aug 13, 2024 – 01:44:38
MATT JARVIS: Getting Released From Academy at 16 | Project Footballer
Jul 18, 2024 – 01:13:49
MICHAEL HAMILTON - Benefits of signing for a category 3 academy
Jun 19, 2024 – 01:58:29
SE Dons: Learning Dark Arts develops Football IQ
May 31, 2024 – 01:55:18
Frank Lampard - I Was The RESULT Of My Dad's Project Lampard | Project Footballer
Apr 19, 2024 – 02:33:02
Eric Friedlander: Becoming a Professional Footballer Without an Academy
Mar 26, 2024 – 01:42:40
Ruben Tabares: “I’ve learned that extreme discipline is a key part of the success of the world’s best athletes”
Feb 21, 2024 – 02:02:04
Weekly Q&A Episode 8: The role of GENETIC influence in player success
Feb 9, 2024 – 01:01:02
Harry Redknapp: “Coaches that haven't played the game are ruining football! They are all academics!”
Feb 6, 2024 – 02:08:15
Weekly Q&A Episode 7: Height In Football
Jan 30, 2024 – 00:57:21
Project Footballer Ep.32 - Why are there only 1% of South Asian players in academy football?
Jan 13, 2024 – 01:53:27
Project Footballer Ep.31 - Can your child make it in the National League on a cold Tuesday night?
Jan 1, 2024 – 01:22:54
Project Footballer Ep.30 - At what age is it okay for coaches to swear at your child?
Nov 27, 2023 – 00:26:54
Project Footballer Ep.29 - Why are 40% of footballers going bankrupt?
Nov 6, 2023 – 01:34:50
Project Footballer Ep.28 - “Homeschooling is giving players a huge advantage to go pro”
Oct 8, 2023 – 01:57:02
Project Footballer Ep.27 - Is your child’s speed predetermined by genetics?
Sep 16, 2023 – 01:32:21
David Horrocks: "AI will track facial expressions and body language to monitor performance”
Sep 7, 2023 – 01:04:02
Carlton Cole: “Cage Football Made Me The Man I Am Today”
Aug 23, 2023 – 01:50:09
Project Footballer Ep. 24 - Why mastering technique alone will not make you a footballer
Jun 2, 2023 – 00:56:44
Project Footballer Ep. 23 - Chelsea S&C Coach explains how to develop Physicality for young players
May 12, 2023 – 01:34:55
Project Footballer Ep. 22 - Ajax Consultant on Late-Born Players
Apr 29, 2023 – 01:22:05
Project Footballer Ep. 21 - Parents of Leicester academy star Nazar Mahina tell their story!
Mar 26, 2023 – 01:11:44
Project Footballer Ep. 20 - Joleon Lescott - His incredible football journey and advice for parents!
Feb 21, 2023 – 01:40:43
Project Footballer Ep. 19 - The Panel Answers Your Football Questions!
Nov 23, 2022 – 01:43:47
Project Footballer Ep. 18 - Sonny Pike: The Greatest Footballer That Never Was
Sep 10, 2022 – 00:53:13
Episode 17 - How to develop a winning mentality for your child!
Jul 26, 2022 – 01:02:10
Project Footballer Ep. 16 - Discussing the NEW changes to academy football!
Jul 9, 2022 – 00:56:29
Episode 15 - The player who turned down a pro football contract to go to Harvard University
Jul 6, 2022 – 00:39:59
Project Footballer Ep. 14 - Why England aren't producing controlling midfielders
Jun 15, 2022 – 01:17:41
Episode 13 - Coping with Mental Health & Bullying in Academy Football
May 31, 2022 – 01:03:54
Episode 12 - One of the world's top sports lawyers dispels the myths about agents working with academy players
May 12, 2022 – 00:54:12
Episode 11 - Social Media in Youth Football. What are benefits and what are the dangers?
Apr 9, 2022 – 01:08:30
Episode 10 - How much can technique improve? We hear from Isa - The Technical Traininer, one of the best technical coaches in the world.
Feb 26, 2022 – 01:29:57
Episode 9 - How important is athleticism in football? Academy Scouts discuss!
Feb 22, 2022 – 01:07:53
Episode 8 - Jamie Redknapp discusses how much of making it as a footballer is down to nature or nurture.
Jan 18, 2022 – 01:14:15
Episode 7 - Ethan Pinnock tells us his journey from playing football for £30 a week
Jan 18, 2022 – 01:25:19
Episode 6 - Jamie Mackie tells us how he went from playing in his local Sunday league to playing in the Premier League
Jan 17, 2022 – 01:28:29
Episode 5 - Nigel James, father of Chelsea footballers Reece James and Lauren James tells us what he did to help his children make it
Jan 17, 2022 – 01:39:32
Episode 4 - Arsenal Legend Paul Merson talks to us about his U7 child Freddy in Academy Football
Jan 17, 2022 – 01:20:49
Episode 3 - Danny Edwards: Technical/Conditioning Coach to the stars talks about his child's journey into academy football
Jan 17, 2022 – 01:03:54
Episode 2 - Perry Mitchel talks about his son signing for Chelsea U9's
Jan 17, 2022 – 01:23:54
Episode 1 - Footballer Darius Charles talks about his son's journey into Academy Football
Jan 17, 2022 – 00:56:08