Karl Sandberg is the Sporting Director at FC Djusholm

Karl Sandberg's Journey to Becoming a Sporting Director - 10:19

Karl Sandberg shares his journey from volunteering as a football coach to becoming a sporting director, emphasizing the impact of his engineering background on his coaching philosophy. Michael Wright acknowledges the non-traditional route into coaching and discusses the value of diverse backgrounds in the coaching world.

Youth Football Development and Club Ownership - 16:45

Michael Wright and Karl Sandberg delve into the historical and current approaches to youth football development and club ownership in the UK and Sweden. They explore the impact of commercialization on club finances and the limitations imposed by club ownership rules on investment in facilities and infrastructure, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities faced by clubs in both countries.

Academy Training and Competition Structure in Sweden - 28:21

Michael Wright and Karl Sandberg delve into the differences between academy training in Stockholm and other parts of Sweden, highlighting the limited access to football fields in Stockholm and the challenges of finding suitable competition for academy teams. They also discuss the age groups at which academy teams start and the rules governing player recruitment and competition participation.

Youth Player Recruitment and Development - 38:27

Michael Wright and Karl Sandberg delve into the intricacies of youth player recruitment and development in Sweden and the UK, emphasizing the absence of official signing and contracts for youth players in Sweden, as well as the compensation system for player transfers in the UK. They also touch upon the challenges and benefits of these systems, providing insights into the differences in approach and the impact on players and clubs.

Scouting System at Athletic Club - 53:30

Karl Sandberg shares his experience at Athletic Club in Bilbao, highlighting the club's scouting system that involves numerous affiliated clubs in the Basque country. He recounts a moment when key club figures, including the academy director and board of directors, attended a game between 12-year-old players to scout for potential talent. Sandberg emphasizes the club's commitment to identifying and nurturing the best players for their first team through this extensive scouting network.

Talent Identification and Player Development Programs - 56:57

Karl Sandberg shares insights into Sevilla's talent identification and player development program, highlighting the specialized training and mentorship provided to high-potential academy players. Michael Wright expands on the importance of position-specific training, especially for older age groups, and discusses the unique recruitment model of Athletic Club, emphasizing the value of regionalized recruitment and thorough player assessment.

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