THE PROSOCCERSCOUT

@TheSecretScout_ A massive well done. 👍

🚨 In football, there are many barriers to entry for young people trying to get into the game — especially if you haven’t been a professional. As The Secret Scout continued to grow, we needed more scouts and analysts to help identify talent across the world and shine a light on the next generation. One of those scouts is Harvey Busby. Harvey first reached out to us in 2020, wanting to get involved in scouting. It didn’t take long for us to recognise his potential. We knew his eye and understanding of the game were exactly what youth football needed. When a vacancy opened up at Newcastle, we had no hesitation in putting his name forward — backing him as one of the best out there, to go and learn under the top Newcastle head of recruitment He went on to play a key role in Newcastle’s recent academy recruitment, helping secure top talent ahead of other major clubs. This week, he has been headhunted for one of the top roles at Manchester United 👏 Harvey Busby — Manchester United Lead National Scout (U14–U18) Congratulations ❤️

Talented footballers . . . Not quite reached the level you should be playing at ?? Have a read . . . prosoccerscout.com/the-next-level/

How time flies. Can’t ever forget today’s date back in 1968. Playing for Gorton Boys Club. . . . Selected for international squad . . . . scouted by Cambridge Utd . . . . The journey begins . . . .

A message to all talented players . . . . Are you playing at the level you are capable of ? No ? Then take a look here prosoccerscout.com/the-next-level/ pic.twitter.com/ugdWVtzN2A

Excellent performance from AFC Fylde tonight - 5th Goal best goal (including build up) I’ve seen this season 👏

❇️⚽️ The Kit Man View - Telford Town FC - Home ⚽️❇️ youtu.be/w5ktx2L0uXI?si… via @YouTube

@Pro11Trials Sorry I am unable to make the Pro11Trials event today, but wishing all the talented players on view all the very best. ⚽️👍

It’s our open age trial event today in Helsby, first time here and a fantastic facility!

@Pro11Trials Sorry I’m going to miss out on today’s Pro11Trials event, but wishing all the talented footballers on view all the very best ⚽️👍

Strictly for all players who want to progress to the next level of their development. If you think you can ‘step up’ then check the link ⬇️ prosoccerscout.com/the-next-level/

@DanAbrahams77 Alert for all young players. Read the connected post and then read it again. Excellent and essential information to include in your attributes 👍⚽️

Head back…accessing memories…Mo Salah finds a gem of a response… “The mental work…do the mental work” Well that’s what he would tell his 18 year old self. To be honest, that’s what I’d tell anyone of any age…myself included. “The mental work…do the mental work” That mental work is more than just the 15 minutes Mo speaks of. It’s more than a bit of mental rehearsal here and imagery there. The mental work is in every activity in every training session… Attention Intensity Intent The mental work is in every activity in every gym session… Attention Intensity Intent The mental work is in activation and team meetings and every afternoon dedicated to rest and recuperation and every one-to-one meeting… Yes sir… Attention Intensity Intent Attention - practicing a high volume of attention…duration and direction. Learning to flex focus across a landscape of competitive cues that emerge and dissolve as play unfolds. Intensity - practicing an optimal level of engagement…alert and ready…finding meaning in the cues that indicate opportunities for action. Finding meaning in an opening of space. Finding meaning in a step back. Finding meaning in a slightly spilled first touch. The more meaning you find in cues the greater your engagement with the game. Intent - practicing executing actions with energy-forward. Purposeful - Positive - Proactive…every action an expression of approach behaviour. Every action executed towards rather than away-from. Every action light and upright. Light and upright. Light and upright. Attention Intensity Intent “The mental work…do the mental work”

Back to my roots and near enough where it all started ! The Scouts Diary takes another step. prosoccerscout.com/the-scouts-dia…

Perfect day ⚽️

Really looking forward to this fixture . . . . prosoccerscout.com/the-scouts-dia…

Rule Number 1 ✅

For many years non-league has welcomed talented young players who have gone on to have great careers. Have a look on the link below prosoccerscout.com Are you a talented player? Then take a look on the link below prosoccerscout.com/the-next-level/

Well done to Nicola and coaching staff at @Pro11Trials for yet another superbly organised event this afternoon. 👏⚽️

@RamsbottomUtd Great addition, all the best Rob 👍

𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗬 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗙𝗙 We are thrilled to announce that Rob Henry has today joined our coaching team ahead of our new 2025/26 campaign. Rob has played over 450 games in non-league for Lancaster City, Chorley, Bamber Bridge and Kendal Town, with a short stint with us in 2018 under Mark Fell before returning to Lancaster. A UEFA A License coach, with good experience both in the professional and non-league game, Rob has previously worked as an assistant manager at Lancaster City and FC United of Manchester before joining Bootle in October last year. "I am excited to join the management set up at Ramsbottom United," said Henry. "To work with Steve and Andrew, two people I know well, and build upon the good work from last season. Rammy is a fantastic club and I am relishing the opportunity to support and develop the team with the staff to achieve our ambitions this season." Manager Steve Wilkes was excited to welcome Rob to the club. "Really pleased to get Rob on board," said Wilkes. "I know teams from both our league and above wanted Rob, so for him to choose Ramsbottom is a big plus for the club. I’ve known Rob for a while as he’s played for me at a previous club and really looking forward to working with him in his joint assistant manager/coach role." Welcome to Rammy, Rob!

A trip down memory lane today watching Rhys Turner and Richie Baker at Ramsbottom - good luck today boys

It’s that time of the season. Are you looking to make a step up ?