{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66a361b8d34ffa9141b184b4/69542bd52305c7fb14020159?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Cristiano Ronaldo’s former coach on how you can build a top-class athlete","description":"<p>This week, Ben and Mike welcome Mick Clegg, the former Manchester United power development coach who helped transform a young Cristiano Ronaldo into a global icon.</p><p><br></p><p>Mick pulls back the curtain on the elite habits of the world’s best, revealing how grassroots coaches and parents can apply these same principles today.</p><p><br></p><p>They dive into the biggest conditioning mistakes in youth football, the importance of \"experiential knowledge,\" and practical ways to build athleticism without overcomplicating training.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're coaching under-6s or aspiring pros, Mick’s advice will help you build an athlete from the ground up.</p><p><br></p><p>Football DNA is the ultimate platform for coach and player development: https://footballdna.co.uk/sessions/</p><p><br></p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iokfootball</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iokfootball/</p><p>X (Twitter): https://x.com/iokfootball</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iokfootball</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Itsonlykidsfootballpodcast/</p><p>Email: itsonlykidsfootballpodcast@gmail.com</p>","author_name":"Ben Welch and Mike Clark"}