How Klopp Built a Team Around Youth, with Academy Boss Alex Inglethorpe (E260)
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4.8 • 4.7K Ratings
🗓️ 20 May 2024
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Liverpool FC Academy Director Alex Inglethorpe joins Jake and Damian to discuss the secrets of success in football and player development.
Alex Inglethorpe is a former English footballer, who played forward for Watford, Leyton Orient, Exeter City, and Barnet, before becoming a renowned football coach specialising in nurturing young talent at the academy level.
Alex shares valuable perspectives on the intricacies of coaching, culture building and nurturing up-and-coming talent. He highlights the importance of trust and faith from a manager, parent, or coach; emphasising the role of empathy and belief in players’ abilities.
Alex recounts memorable moments whilst coaching players including Harry Kane and Trent Alexander-Arnold, highlighting the role of mentorship and honesty in their success. Reflecting on the transformative belief and leadership installed by Jürgen Klopp, he discusses Klopp's ability to instil confidence and unity within his team as they overcome challenges and strive for success.
The episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the mindset of a coach dedicated to developing the next generation of talent and fostering a winning mentality, both on and off the field.
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| 0:00.0 | If you pass the Academy test already you're in because of character. |
| 0:04.0 | I think over time if you stay there long enough you can become a part of the Liverpool |
| 0:08.4 | way but perhaps more importantly the Liverpool way actually becomes a part of you. |
| 0:11.7 | The benchmark is we want boys to go and play |
| 0:13.7 | and actually win trophies. That's what the club has been based on and you know we'd |
| 0:17.3 | love to continue to play our part. That is Alex Inglethorpe. This is high performance |
| 0:22.4 | and you're about to hear a fascinating shout with the man Alex Inglethorpe, this is high performance. |
| 0:22.8 | And you're about to hear a fascinating shout |
| 0:24.7 | with the man who holds the future of Liverpool Football Club |
| 0:27.7 | in his hands, the Liverpool Academy Director Alex Inglethorpe. In the 2024 League Cup final, a bunch of teenage Liverpool Academy graduates helped to win the game for the Reds. |
| 0:39.0 | But why is the Merseys Club enjoying such success with young players? |
| 0:44.0 | What lessons does Alex's approach teach us? |
| 0:47.4 | Well, it's time to find out. |
| 0:49.2 | This conversation was recorded live in front of an audience, and we're about to hear the truth about |
| 0:54.4 | Liverpool's teenage talent. Before we get going don't forget you can watch these |
| 0:58.9 | conversations on YouTube as well as listen to them wherever you get your podcasts. |
| 1:03.3 | But right now, let's get to it and welcome the |
| 1:06.2 | Liverpool Academy Director Alex singlethorpe to the show. |
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