Is there a way to impact the traits that your youth recruits bring in?

[splishysplash123]

I know that you’re more likely to find players that fit the role of your youth development person - however, is there a to influence them in their actual attributes (ex: I’m kicking around the idea of building a squad based on sheer physical dominance, would there be a way to emphasize speed/ strength?) whether through personnel or setting or something else altogether?

[NotSoSpecialOne]

The HYOD's coaching style and preferences influence, to an extent, what comes through your academy.

So with that in mind, a HYOD that has a fitness coaching style and maybe route one playing style could help achieve what you are looking for. But that's just a theory based on available information.