Tips for Becoming a Football Scout | Tom Fry, Port Vale FC

Have you ever wanted to be a professional football / soccer scout? Maybe (like our guest!) you're obsessed with Football Manager and want to make it your real life? Or perhaps, you have a keen eye for talent and want to identify the next big star. On Episode 35 of the Because Football Podcast, our guest Tom Fry shares how he got started as a scout, what he did to improve and demonstrate his worth, and the ins and outs of scouting and League One and League Two level. Tom is currently the Technical Scout for Port Vale Football Club of League Two. He also holds the role of Director of Football for University of Central Lancashire and previously was Head of Scouting for King's Lynn of the National League. He gives insight on how to get started as scout, how to prove your worth and graduate into a paid role, and shares some behind the scenes access to what the day-to-day life of a professional scout looks like. It's not an easy road - the hours can be long, don't lend itself to a flourishing social life, and there are dozens of potential pitfalls that can keep your promising prospects from being signed - but that's the fun part, isn't it? To contact Tom, find him on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Find out more about Because Football: https://www.youtube.com/@BecauseFootball_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/baggaleyandrew/ https://www.instagram.com/becausefootball_/