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 and Swindon.

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Adi talks to Wayne about his the importance of resiliance in youth development, some of the big players he helped develop at Chelsea, and gives his insights into the key aspects of youth development.

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