Show notes
Jason Stephens is the co-founder of “Modern Football Group” and is a lecturer in International Football Business at UCFB Wembley. There are few people more qualified than Jason to speak about the global game. The long list of clubs and organisations Jason has worked for includes Charlton, Sao Paulo, Portland Timbers, San Francisco 49ers, Inter Milan, the Cook Islands and Hashtag United. Nevertheless what is it really like to work at these institutions and how did he end up there? Sit back and enjoy this deep dive as Jason pulls back the curtains on his story. We discuss;- How early beginnings shaped his journey- Innovating youth development with Charlton- Getting out of his comfort zone in Brazil- Coaching SF 49ers third choice QB- Bringing street football to Qatar's labour camps- An infamous honeymoon in the Cook Islands- Insights as to why the Super League is not over- His advice for people wishing to embark on their own football journeyJason's LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstephens4sports/“Modern Football Group” LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-football-groupTimestamps;00:00 - 08:27 - Early beginnings08:28 - 18:07 - Brazil18:08 - 22:44 - USA22:45 - 26:25 - Inter Milan26:26 - 34:40 - Qatar34:41 - 42:28 - Cook Islands42:29 - 57:45 - Women's football57:46 - 01:05:20 - UCFB01:05:21 - 01:17:10 - Modern Football Group01:17:11 - 1:23:06 - Elevator pitch