How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast The Power of Networking with Daniel Russell, UA92 Apprenticeships & Bootcamps Engagement Manager, Daryse UK Director, and Liverpool FC Scout
In Episode 131, Daniel Russell, UA92 Apprenticeships & Bootcamps Engagement Manager, UK Director and Lead Scout for Daryse, Talent Scout for Liverpool FC, and former Professional Footballer, talks with Phil and Paul about how breaking both of his legs taught his tremendous life lessons and spurred him on to greater things in life, the incredible power of networking and just being polite, as it's not what you know, it's who you know, some inside information about what scouts are actually looking for in players, his defining moment in football and what it taught him, why it's critical to be selfish at times, how we ought not overpromise and underdeliver, and much more. Specifically, Daniel discusses:
· His personal story, including how he grew his passion for soccer, leadership, and scouting, and how he got to be working with the Class of '92 and a Liverpool FC Scout (not a likely scenario) (5:47)
· A funny story about how one of our previous guests tried to get Dan to play for his club (17:30)
· The power of networking (20:27)
· What scouts are actually looking for (26:08)
· The Daryse scouting app and why parents, coaches, and players ought take a look at it (37:39)
· Defining moments in his life and how they impacted his life and leadership (44:03)
· His work with UA92 (52:21)
· How he has used lessons learned from soccer in his parenting and other relationships (58:57)
· His recommendations (1:05:25)
Resources and Links from this Episode
· Coaching the Bigger Game Program
· Phil's email for DISC Training
· "When Eagles Dare: Crystal Palace F.C." (Amazon Prime)
· "All or Nothing: Arsenal" (Amazon Prime)
· "All or Nothing: Tottenham" (Amazon Prime)