"One of the quotes of coaching being 'teaching in disguise', it is. The first thing is knowing the player and the individual who you're working with and work with them rather than teach them. I'd use those words because it is a collaboration."

Head of Development and Learning Damian Carroll joins the latest episode of Sounds of the Saints for a deep dive into St Kilda's development program and its 'Footy Academy', bringing elite international sporting teachings into RSEA Park, plus an insight into the young Saints leading their teammates into the future.

Listen to the full episode through the media player below.

Episode guide

2:22 - Bringing the classroom to the footy field: A new perspective in development
12:48 - Damian Carroll's Footy Academy... what is it?
19:00 - The young Saints stepping up
23:40 - Constantly learning: Applying international expertise from the NFL, NHL, EPL and more
29:20 - Arryn Siposs back at St Kilda
33:01 - Damian Carroll answers your questions