

A career in professional sport so often includes uncertainty and unforeseen obstacles. For Andy Wagstaff, his dream of making it as a pro soccer player did not pan out quite as he hoped, but due to an unerring determination and healthy foresight, he has been able to ride the waves to an amazing career in coaching and academy leadership. Andy is now the head coach of the Flint City Bucks, as well as the owner of the Liverpool FC International Academy of Michigan, and today we get to hear all about the process of reinventing himself and the steadfast values that have kept him going.
With the rapid and continual rise of the popularity of soccer in the US, academies such as the one Andy owns have a huge stake in the future of many young people, and our guest talks to us about the ethos that grounds their approach to nurturing talent. We get to discuss many of the pivotal moments in Andy's journey, from his early days playing in England, to some of the most recent lessons he has learned. Make sure to stay tuned to hear all about the developmental pathway that Andy prioritizes at the academy, and how he and his staff aim to best serve the interests of all potential attendees. This episode is packed with personal reflection and applicable lessons that are bound to inspire leaders of any kind, so make sure to join us to hear it all.
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A career in professional sport so often includes uncertainty and unforeseen obstacles. For Andy Wagstaff, his dream of making it as a pro soccer player did not pan out quite as he hoped, but due to an unerring determination and healthy foresight, he has been able to ride the waves to an amazing career in coaching and academy leadership. Andy is now the head coach of the Flint City Bucks, as well as the owner of the Liverpool FC International Academy of Michigan, and today we get to hear all about the process of reinventing himself and the steadfast values that have kept him going.
With the rapid and continual rise of the popularity of soccer in the US, academies such as the one Andy owns have a huge stake in the future of many young people, and our guest talks to us about the ethos that grounds their approach to nurturing talent. We get to discuss many of the pivotal moments in Andy's journey, from his early days playing in England, to some of the most recent lessons he has learned. Make sure to stay tuned to hear all about the developmental pathway that Andy prioritizes at the academy, and how he and his staff aim to best serve the interests of all potential attendees. This episode is packed with personal reflection and applicable lessons that are bound to inspire leaders of any kind, so make sure to join us to hear it all.
Key Points From This Episode:
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua on Instagram
New to The Podcast?
At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua features stories & tactical lessons from high performers in sports, business, and entertainment to help you take steps toward achieving your vision for life.
Follow us on social media for clips and behind the scenes content:
TikTok
YouTube
Instagram
Linkedin
Enjoying the Show? Leave a rating to help us share the podcast with more listeners.
99 odcinków
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