Danny Maye is the lead senior youth phase coach at Southampton. This discussion is very insightful for anyone who wishes to learn more about the intricacies of working within a Premier League academy. Danny & I take a deep dive on his career to date which at times serves to be a brutally honest self-assessment. Nevertheless Danny imparts plenty of guidance as to how he and Southampton have evolved over time, successfully navigated change, refined their approach and always strive to be better. I really enjoyed this conversation with Danny and know you will too. Expect to hear more about;
- The formative experiences behind his coaching career.
- Why what value you contribute will always trump which background you come from?
- What is so unique about the Southampton way?
- The 95% v 5% rule.
- What does an interdisciplinary process of working look like?
- The common denominator between those that make it as professionals?
- Cross pollinating from other sports & industries - is it relevant or effective?
Timestamps;
00:00 - 05:50 - Intro
05:51 - 09:13 - Coaching Pathways
09:14 - 16:30 - The Southampton Way
16:31 - 22:56 - Holistic Development
22:57 - 27:57 - Reflection
27:58 - 34:29 - Character
34:30 - 42:02 - Change & Evolution
