MSC Global Youth Development Conference: 14 International Speakers Confirmed for January 2, 2027
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Modern Soccer Coach is delighted to announce an outstanding lineup of international speakers for the MSC Global Youth Development Conference, taking place online on Saturday, January 2, 2027. This FREE event will bring together leading coaches, academy practitioners, and youth development specialists from across the global game to share ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and explore what effective player development looks like in different environments. From professional academies in Europe and South America to national football federations and grassroots development programs, the conference will offer coaches a unique opportunity to learn from a diverse range of experiences and methodologies.
Our objective is to move beyond theory and explore the realities of developing young players. How do leading academies structure their development programs? What does effective coaching look like on the training ground? How can we create better environments for individual development, talent identification, and long-term player progression? Throughout the conference, our speakers will share practical insights, innovative approaches, and lessons learned from their respective environments. Whether you coach at grassroots level, work within an academy, or lead a youth development program, this event is designed to provide ideas that can positively impact your coaching.
Meet Our Guest Speakers
Chris Ramsey – International Youth Development Specialist and Former Tottenham Hotspur Academy Coach
Gabriel Bussinger – General Technical Coordinator, Vasco da Gama (Brazil)
Martin Vlk – Head of Methodology and Coach Development, SK Slavia Prague; Czech FA Higher Education Coordinator and UEFA Jira Panel Member
Michael Paule-Carres – Methodologist, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (Spain)
Joel Hansson – Head of Physical Development (U8–U14), Hammarby IF (Sweden)
Nicholas de-Long – Head of National Youth Development, Rwanda Football Federation
Charles Trimmer – Academy Futures Director and U15 Assistant Coach, Colorado Rapids Academy (USA)
Danny Barham – U21 Professional Development Phase Coach, Birmingham City (England)
Hannah Freeman – Individual Player Development Consultant, Spotlight Analysis; Leicester City Academy Coach (England)
Tiffany Weimer – Girls' and Women's Program Director, Sporting CT; U19, U16 and WPSL Head Coach (USA)
Andreas Schumacher – UEFA Pro Licensed Coach, Sports Scientist and Author of Two Versus One
Bernat Mosquera – Coach Educator, Club and Football Association Consultant, and Individual Performance Analyst (Spain)
Peter McDonnell – US Soccer Coach Educator and former Philadelphia Union academy
Carsten Dohm – Academy Director, Hellerup Idrætsklub (Denmark)
Join Us – Registration Is FREE!
The MSC Global Youth Development Conference is open to coaches worldwide, with no registration fee. Click here to get your FREE daily pass.
Date: Saturday, January 2, 2027 Format: Online – Accessible WorldwideCost: Completely FREE
Join us for a day of learning, discussion, and fresh perspectives on youth development from some outstanding practitioners across the global game.
