In Episode 36 of The Soccer Ladder, Megan and Liam sit down with Matteo Masucci, founder of Juventus Academy Los Angeles, entrepreneur, coach, and creator of innovative AI-powered coaching technology.

Born and raised in Italy, Matteo shares his journey from professional soccer and sports science to building one of the premier youth development environments in the United States alongside Alessandro Del Piero. He offers valuable insight into player development, technical training, decision-making, and what today's players and parents should really be focusing on.

In this episode we discuss:

⚽ The biggest differences between European and American youth soccer

⚽ Why individual development should come before team trophies

⚽ What players ages 12–15 should focus on during key growth years

⚽ The impact of physical growth on coordination and performance

⚽ Why technical skills should be developed before soccer IQ

⚽ What defines a strong midfielder in today's game

⚽ Common mistakes ambitious soccer parents make

⚽ The importance of 1v1 play and shooting development

⚽ How neuroscience influences player decision-making

⚽ The future of AI in coaching and player development

Learn more:

⚽ Juventus Academy Los Angeles

📲 Instagram: @juventusacademyla

⚽ Zone360 AI

📲 Instagram: @zone360.ai

Follow:

📲 Matteo Masucci: @Matteo_masu

📲 Juventus Academy Los Angeles: @juventusacademyla

📲 Juventus Academy Phoenix: @juventusacademyphoenix

📲 Layout HM MLS Next: @layouthmlsnext

📲 Zone360 AI: @zone360.ai

📲 Alessandro Del Piero: @alessandrodelpiero

📲 N10 Los Angeles: @n10losangeles

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