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Founder, PlayerScout

Grantley Baugh is the founder of PlayerScout, a youth sport development platform helping players, parents and coaches better understand the areas that shape long-term development. His work focuses on player mindset, performance, development environments and helping more young people stay in sport.

Areas of expertise

  • Youth sport development
  • Player mindset and confidence
  • Player development environments
  • Sports marketing and communications
  • Youth sport participation and retention

Experience

Grantley has worked across professional and grassroots sport, including experience with Reading FC and Reading FC Women, and projects involving the Premier League, The FA and leading sports and consumer brands. He founded PlayerScout to give young players and the adults around them practical support beyond sport-specific coaching, covering mindset, physical development, nutrition and the wider development pathway.

Published articles

  • She Belongs Here

    She Belongs Here

    KEEP YOUTH IN THE GAME Too many young players leave sport before they ever get the chance to fall in love with it. We’re calling on parents, coaches, clubs and governing bodies to put confidence, enjoyment and long-term development ahead of pressure and early results. ADD YOUR NAME SHARE THIS CAMPAIGN Be The FirstGoal: 5,000…

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  • Keep Youth In Sport

    Keep Youth In Sport

    KEEP YOUTH IN THE GAME Too many young players leave sport before they ever get the chance to fall in love with it. We’re calling on parents, coaches, clubs and governing bodies to put confidence, enjoyment and long-term development ahead of pressure and early results. ADD YOUR NAME SHARE THIS CAMPAIGN Be The FirstGoal: 5,000…

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  • The Role of Flexibility in Football: Boost Performance & Prevent Injuries

    The Role of Flexibility in Football: Boost Performance & Prevent Injuries

    Flexibility plays a crucial role in football, enhancing performance and significantly reducing injury risks. Whether you’re an aspiring player or a seasoned pro, understanding the importance of flexibility can give you a competitive edge on the field. With over 15 years of experience in player development, PlayerScout has helped millions of players improve their fitness,…

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  • Enhance Your Game with Anaerobic Fitness for Footballers

    Enhance Your Game with Anaerobic Fitness for Footballers

    Anaerobic fitness for footballers is crucial for peak performance on the pitch. If you’re struggling with late-game fatigue or lack explosive power, you’re not alone. With over 15 years of experience in player development, PlayerScout has helped over 1.5 million players worldwide enhance their fitness, mindset, and nutrition. We understand the challenges you face and…

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  • Aerobic Fitness in Football: Improve Your Game

    Aerobic Fitness in Football: Improve Your Game

    Aerobic fitness in football is crucial for any player aiming to excel on the pitch. Without it, players risk poor endurance, slower recovery, and diminished performance.  With over 15 years of experience in player development, we’ve helped over 1.5 million players worldwide improve their football-specific fitness, mindset, and nutrition. Our certified coaches and nutritionists create…

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  • The Ultimate Online Football Fitness Program

    The Ultimate Online Football Fitness Program

    Table of Contents Introduction  Joining an online football fitness program, particularly one focused on elite football training, can be the game-changer you’ve been looking for in your football journey. Imagine having the passion, drive, and dream to elevate your game, but struggling to find the right training routine that fits into your hectic schedule.  …

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  • Why Your Match Performance Is Dropping!

    Why Your Match Performance Is Dropping!

    Form Is Temporary, Class Is Permanent From my 9 years as an amateur/academy player and the past 10 years working to help players improve, I can tell you that there will be moments when you are full of confidence, when everything you try on the pitch seems to come off and you’re firing on all…

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  • Food Tracking For Footballers

    This is the ultimate guide to food tracking for footballers. In this guide i’ll show you: How to get a better understanding of your current eating habits How to track your food and drink online The best food tracking tools every footballer should use What to do if you don’t have time to track your…

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