Most academies evaluate what they can see on the pitch. Sami works with academy directors and coaching staff remotely — as a consultant and sounding board. His specialism is the inner game. At youth level, the mental and emotional attributes are still forming. These are the years when they can be shaped. Sami's work at academy level is built around that window — because the inner mastery work done at 14 or 15 determines what kind of professional a player becomes.
The character that forms in these years follows a player for the rest of their career. Sami gives academy directors and coaches a structured way to see what is actually developing — and what needs attention before it becomes a pattern.
Youth evaluation uses a development-focused framework. Potential ability is weighted heavily. Personality and behavioural attributes are tracked over time. Your staff develops a shared language for evaluating young players beyond the eye test.
Every arrangement is confirmed directly with Sami. The depth and scope of the work depends on your academy's size, age groups, and ambitions. Get in touch to start the conversation.