The Football Development Podcast

Nathan Cantrill is Head of Foundation Phase at Premier League club Nottingham Forest, leading on the development of the club’s 7-12 year olds.

Nathan has a wealth of experience in youth development and coaching, having held positions as FP Lead

Mick Halsall played as a midfielder, playing for Birmingham City, Carlisle United, Grimsby Town and Peterborough United. He has also worked as a manager with Peterborough United and as caretaker manager at Walsall and at Wolverhampton Wanderers youth academy.

Adi Viveash was most recently assistant manager at Coventry City. He spent 8 years as under 18 and under 21 coach at Chelsea, overseeing the development of many well known players. He was a prominent central defender for Walsall, Reading

Stephen Cooke started his career at Manchester United’s youth academy before moving to Aston Villa, where he developed as a versatile midfielder. He later played across various English leagues, showcasing technical skill and adaptability.