So many clubs throw around "Academy" or "Junior Academy" or "Technical Director" or "Director of Coaching" and they are just names on a business card. If you look at their resume or you look at how the clubs actually function day-to-day you will see the reality:
https://twitter.com/memphisunited/status/1129411101970640896?s=19"Great read and points to consider as a parent. I would suggest to ask clubs how often, or if, the DOCs evaluate and help train their coaches. Many clubs are just a collection of teams/coaches on their own islands. If you get a bad coach, it can be a painful experience."
