Episode Synopsis "S1E24 - "Protecting Childhood" with Tony Whelan - Manchester United Academy Legend"

Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham is a guest on the "Way of Champions" Podcast with his mentor and Manchester United Academy Legend Tony Whelan.The host is "Changing the Game Project" and TED Talk Speaker - John O'Sullivan .Tom and Tony Whelan have a combined 60 plus years coaching and leading the young players in Manchester United’s Academy. Tony started out there as a schoolboy, eventually signing professional terms and playing for Man United, Man City, and in the US in the old NASL. He has been at United since 1990 in a coaching capacity, Head of Academy Coaching, and currently in an advisory role. With experience working under managers from Sir Matt Busby to Sir Alex Ferguson, Tony is deeply rooted in the history and culture of United, and has guided hundreds of players from the youth ranks to the pros. John started the Changing the Game Project in 2012 after two decades as a soccer player and coach on the youth, high school, college and professional level.  He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids and Every Moment Matters: How the World’s Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship TeamsLearn more on the Changing the Game Project - www.changingthegameproject.com If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on [email protected] Show your Team the World with GoPlay Soccer!

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