I clicked on the Crystal Palace job in the Development Pathways module. A detailed analysis appeared.
Position: U18s Head Coach
Level: Premier League Academy (Tier 1)
Development Opportunity: 18/20 (Excellent)
Player Quality: 14/20 (Good prospects, some elite)
Coaching Staff Quality: 17/20 (Learn from experienced professionals)
Pathway to First Team: 13/20 (Possible but highly competitive)
Facilities: 19/20 (World-class academy setup)
System Recommendation: "Ideal first professional role. Strong academy structure, excellent facilities, history of developing talent (Zaha, Wan-Bissaka, Moses). Gary Issott is a respected mentor figure. Success here opens doors across professional football. Challenge: Proving yourself against experienced academy coaches. Risk: Moderate. Reward: High."
It confirmed everything I felt. This was the right move. The perfect move.
