The Insider's Lounge
The Insider's Lounge
Temisan Williams: Ex-Premier League Academy Trainer Empowering Soccer’s Next-Gen Coaches (S2 E20)
In this episode of The Insider's Lounge, we’re joined by Temisan Williams, a former Premier League Academy Manager with coaching experience at some of England’s top clubs, including Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and West Ham United. With both parents from the Caribbean and a childhood shaped by life in London, Temisan reflects on how his upbringing inspired his passion for soccer and set the foundation for his coaching journey.
He shares his path from playing to coaching, highlighting the early breakthroughs that allowed him to work full-time in the soccer industry—an achievement many aspire to. Temisan discusses the realities of working in elite academies, the vital role mentorship played in his career, and the importance of community engagement and education in developing both players and coaches.
Building on these experiences, Temisan has grown a significant presence online. With 125,000+ followers, his platforms are a hub for offering practical tips, career guidance, and insights into coaching and personal growth. His Coach Accelerator Program takes this a step further, offering a deeper dive into the tools and strategies needed to succeed as a coach. The program provides practical guidance on navigating the soccer industry, networking, and career growth, while fostering a global community where like-minded coaches can connect and support each other.
Temisan also shares inspiring success stories from the program, along with key lessons about what sets top coaches apart and the essential skills needed to thrive in the profession. We close the episode with quick-fire questions, where Temisan reveals what he might have pursued if he hadn’t discovered soccer, which historical team he would have loved to coach, and why Ronaldinho would be his dream conversation partner.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Early Soccer Memories & Family Upbringing
03:37 Education Journey & Transition from Player to Coach
07:28 Breakthrough Moment & Humble Beginnings
10:54 Why Mentors Help Aspiring Professionals
12:38 Career Ambitions vs. Reality
15:31 Academy Coaching Career Highlights
23:08 Player Education & Community Impact in Soccer
27:18 Academy Soccer: Expectations vs. Reality
35:19 Transitioning to Coaching Education & Starting a Business
40:13 The Coach Accelerator Program & Temisan’s Social Media Presence
43:27 Why Temisan’s Unique Approach to Coaching Education Isn’t More Accessible
49:44 Success Stories from the Coach Accelerator Program
53:11 What Sets Top Coaches Apart from the Rest
54:52 The Most Important Skill for Coaches
56:33 A Career Path Outside of Soccer
57:22 Coaching the Legendary 2002 Brazil National Team
59:04 A Chat with Ronaldinho
01:01:33 Outro
