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Cristiano Ronaldo’s former coach on how you can build a top-class athlete
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- It's Only Kids Football
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- Jan 5, 2026
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- 3620
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Summary
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. 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. They dive into the biggest conditioning mistakes in youth football, the importance of "experiential knowledge," and practical ways to build athleticism without overcomplicating training. Whether you're coaching under-6s or aspiring pros, Mick’s advice will help you build an athlete from the ground up. Football DNA is the ultimate platform for coach and player development: https://footballdna.co.uk/sessions/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iokfootball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iokfootball/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/iokfootball YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iokfootball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Itsonlykidsfootballpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.