The owner behind the youngest team in Europe: "It's actually very simple. It is a matter of belief. And why should talents in most clubs believe that they will ever get the chance to play in the first team?"
PA Images | "So, my question is: Where is the belief in the young talents all around Europe? Do these young talents really believe that they will play?" Tom Vernon, owner of FC Nordsjaelland from Denmark, is sceptical towards the sustainabilty of the academy-model in many clubs around Europe.
Tom Vernon is the owner of Danish club FC Nordsjaelland (FCN), who are playing with the youngest team in Europe. The former Manchester United scout reveals the culture and structure behind the success.
According to Vernon, many clubs have an academy model that in reality works against how young people develop their skills and mindset. FCN's recipe is rather simple too as it appeals to some of humanity's basic instincts.
The academy's next step is to deepen the integration of its philosophy in FCN and then replicate the model - which could soon lead to new academies. He believes that their method can allow them to compete with the biggest clubs in the world.
This is the secind chapter in the story about the model behind the youngest team in Europe.
12 August 2020 - 9:19 PM
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