Richard Allen - Ex Head of England Talent ID explains what English clubs are taught to scout

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In this episode, Marcelo and I speak to Richard Allen, the Ex - Head of Talent ID for the FA as well as the Ex-head of Recruitment for Tottenham and Academy Director for QPR. He was responsible for creating the original Talent ID courses that govern how we scout in England today.

These courses range from teaching scouts at the grassroots level what they should look for and how academy directors should manage their heads of recruitment and their scouting departments.

We ask the question have academies in England got this right?

He discusses the importance of technical skills and game intelligence to the psychosocial factors that separate good players from great ones, Richard offers a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in football. He also discusses the critical role of scouts, the complexities of overcoming biases, and the power of long-term development strategies.

Join us as we explore the inspiring journeys of players like Harry Kane and Andros Townsend, and learn how persistence, patience, and the right environment can make all the difference. Whether you're an aspiring footballer, a coach, or simply a fan of the beautiful game, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and stories from one of the industry's most respected figures.

Expect to learn how English recruitment works, the English talent ID model,the psychological and social factors which helped Harry Kane get scouted and much much more

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Current Role in Football
06:37 - Success Stories at Tottenham
11:50 - Harry Kane's Impact
16:56 - Andros Townsend's Journey
19:30 - QPR Insights
22:45 - Football Association Overview
28:58 - Changes at the FA Explained
33:07 - We Make Footballers Initiative
33:41 - Creating a Footballing Philosophy
36:14 - England DNA Development
40:31 - Recruiting Players for England
43:38 - Player Attributes to Look For
47:15 - Lack of Controllers in England
49:30 - Development Time for Players
51:40 - What Would Kroos Be Like at 7
55:50 - Coaching Philosophy Explained
57:50 - Understanding Technical Ability
01:00:14 - Importance of Football IQ
01:01:33 - We Make Footballers Franchising
01:03:58 - Communicating with Heads of Recruitment
01:06:20 - Trust in Scouting
01:07:10 - Technical Player Development in England
01:09:04 - Academy Business Models
01:12:44 - Talent ID Course Overview
01:14:31 - Educating Beyond Technical Directors
01:15:36 - Player Assessment Environments
01:19:15 - Teaching Talent ID Course Content
01:22:28 - Data Influence in Scouting
01:27:45 - Work with FIFA
01:31:20 - Weak Soccer Programs Discussion
01:32:45 - Role of Genetics in Football
01:37:55 - Raising a Future Footballer
01:42:00 - Proudest Moment in Football
01:44:38 - End

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