What does it really take to develop a talented young footballer into a professional?
In this episode of the Blaqsport Podcast, Uche Insonet sits down with Mike Dickey, an experienced coach, scout and player-development specialist with decades of experience across women’s football.
Mike has worked with the U.S. Soccer Federation, U.S. Olympic Development Program, Jordan Women’s National Team, India Women’s National Team, and at club level. He has also played a role in identifying and developing players who have gone on to represent the USWNT and compete at the highest levels of the game.
We discuss:
⚽ What separates talent from players who reach the professional level
🔎 How scouts identify potential in young players
📈 The importance of long-term player development
🌍 Developing female footballers for the global game
🇺🇸 The U.S. pathway and what Africa can learn from it
🏆 Mike’s experience working at international level
👧 The challenges and opportunities in women’s football
🚀 What young African female footballers can do to improve their chances of reaching the next level
This is a conversation about talent, development, scouting, opportunity and what it really takes to reach the top of women’s football.
🎙️ Host: Uche Insonet
🎙️ Guest: Mike Dickey
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