Craig Butler has trailblazed his way to creating one of the top academies, not just in Jamaica but in the world. Drawing the attention of clubs such as Aston Villa, Ajax, and Chelsea is no small feat. But his success has not come without its share of challenges.
Craig shares with me via Zoom the ongoing battle he’s had with his country’s federation and a proposed solution. The academy director, agent, and family man boasts a trove of knowledge and experience in football.
Since we’re in the middle of the Copa América 2024 tournament, the absence of Leon Bailey has been a subject of massive conversation everywhere, especially online. Well, here it is from the man himself, Craig Butler, Leon’s agent and the man he calls father.
The interview is just under an hour and a timeline is displayed in the video’s description. With the list of timestamps, it’s easy to jump around to whichever subject interests you. THE FULL INTERVIEW
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