Modern Soccer Coach Podcast: Recent Episodes

Gary Curneen

Our goal is to bring in-depth content to coaches with a combination of interviews, chats, and personal thoughts on the topics that really matter in the beautiful game and elite-level sport. Enjoy and thanks for listening! - Gary

FREE MSC Players Webinar: Built to Adapt: Resilience That Survives The Season with Peter McDonnellhttps://event.webinarjam.com/vm2mo/register/2454osm0rIn this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary is joined once again by Joop Oosterveld, who recently took on the role of Head Coach with Lech Poznań II in Poland. Joop breaks down his approach to session design and explains how coaches can place individual development at the center of the training process while still working within a team environment.The conversation explores how IDPs can live inside game-based training, why Joop believes 85% of a session should include attacking, defending and transition moments, and how coaches can manipulate numbers, spaces, rules and constraints to challenge different individuals within the same exercise. Joop also discusses intensity, physical development, competitiveness, keeping session design simple and creating problems that allow players to find their own solutions.A fascinating conversation for coaches looking to connect individual player development with the realities of team training.

How do elite coaches actually teach a game model?In this episode, Gary sits down with Tyler Smaha, Assistant Coach at the University of Kansas, to explore how one of the top women's soccer programs in the country develops player understanding, decision-making, and tactical clarity.Rather than simply discussing principles of play, Tyler explains how Kansas connects its game model to every part of the learning process—from video analysis and positional blueprints to training design and individual development.We discuss:⚽ How to build a game model from observation, not imitation⚽ Teaching decision-making instead of memorizing movements⚽ Creating clarity without restricting creativity⚽ Connecting video analysis directly to training⚽ Developing positional blueprints for every position⚽ Using evidence and data to reinforce coaching ideas⚽ Individual development within a collective game model⚽ Lessons from the German UEFA coaching pathwayWhether you're coaching youth players, working in the college game, or developing your own coaching philosophy, this conversation is packed with practical ideas you can immediately apply to your environment.If you enjoyed the episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment with your biggest takeaway.#soccercoach #footballcoach #gamemodel #coacheducation #playerdevelopment #decisionmaking #soccertraining #footballtraining #modernsoccercoach

Player development starts long before players step onto the pitch.In this episode, Gary Curneen sits down with Herman Ottosson, Technical Director at Mjällby AIF Academy in Sweden, to explore one of the most innovative coach development environments in European football.Rather than relying on rigid curriculums or copied training sessions, Herman explains how Mjällby develops adaptable coaches, creates ownership with players, and builds an academy culture centered around reflection, accountability, and continuous improvement.Topics include:Why coaches should design sessions around their own players—not YouTube drills.Building development environments instead of chasing results.Relative freedom versus fixed curriculums.The Ballon d'Or Project and player ownership.Video feedback for coaches and players.Creating honest conversations through IDPs.Coach education systems that actually change behavior.Why the best academies develop coaches first.Whether you're a technical director, academy coach, or club leader, this episode is packed with practical ideas that can transform your environment.

Balancing tactics, physical preparation and player developmentThe importance of brilliant basics over coaching jargonAdvice for coaches looking to reach the professional gameThis is a practical conversation for coaches at every level who want to build a team with a clear identity and understand how elite coaches turn ideas into performances.👍 If you'd like Andy to return and break down one of his training sessions, make sure to LIKE this video and leave a comment below.🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with the world's leading football coaches and performance experts.

are the wrong way to measure success⚽ Whether national playing philosophies help or hinder player development⚽ How Australia can develop more elite players⚽ The balance between team identity and individual creativity⚽ Why youth football often rewards systems over exceptional players⚽ The role of coaches, parents and football culture in long-term developmentThis isn't just a conversation about Australia. It's a discussion every coach, academy, club and federation can learn from as they try to develop players capable of competing at the highest level.If you enjoyed this conversation, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your coaching community.📚 Coaching Resources:👉 https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop🎓 Free Coaching Content:👉 https://www.modernsoccercoach.com🎙️ Listen to the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast for more conversations with leading coaches, technical directors and player development experts from around the world.#FootballCoaching #PlayerDevelopment #YouthFootball #CoachEducation #ModernSoccerCoach #SoccerCoaching #WorldCup #Australia #FootballDevelopment #DrewTaylor

Check out MSC World Cup Breakdowns below:https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTVWhat should success at the World Cup actually mean for US Soccer?Following the USA's impressive knockout victory over Bosnia, Gary Curneen steps back from the tactics to explore a bigger question: what kind of legacy could this World Cup leave behind?Is success simply about more kids playing the game, or should it be measured by something deeper—a stronger football culture, better coaching, improved player development, and a growing tactical identity?In this episode, Gary discusses:Why participation alone isn't enoughThe difference between growing the game and improving the gameWhat has impressed him most about Mauricio Pochettino's US teamWhy tactical flexibility could become the defining legacy of this generationWhat coaches can do to build on the momentum of the World CupWatch our full tactical breakdown of USA vs Bosnia on the Modern Soccer Coach YouTube channel and join the conversation.What do you think should be the legacy of this World Cup for US Soccer? Let us know in the comments.

Click here for MSC New YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTVYou can join Bernat's 7-Day Coaching Accelerator for free here:https://modern-coach-hub.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=6638723What separates the best teams in the world from everyone else?According to coach educator Bernat Mosquera, it might not be possession, pressing, or formations—it might be their ability to control the rhythm of a game.In this episode, taken from our Modern Soccer Coach TV World Cup livestream, Bernat and Gary dive into one of the most overlooked concepts in football: tempo management. They discuss why some teams thrive in chaos, why others need control, and how coaches can help players recognize when to speed the game up and when to slow it down.The conversation also explores:⚽ Why Argentina, Spain, and Brazil manage tempo so effectively⚽ The balance between risk and control in possession⚽ How culture influences playing style and decision-making⚽ Why England may be better in transition than against a low block⚽ The impact of substitutions and game rhythm in youth and college soccer⚽ Practical ideas for coaches looking to develop more intelligent teamsIf you're interested in the tactical side of the game beyond formations and systems, this is a fascinating discussion on one of football's most important—and least discussed—topics.#modernsoccercoach #garycurneen #footballideas #coachdevelopment #tacticalanalysis #worldcup #soccercoaching #footballcoaching

in football⚽ What coaches are actually doing during hydration breaks⚽ The balance between coaching and player autonomy⚽ Lessons from Tuchel, Pochettino and other World Cup coaches⚽ Whether more information is really helping players performAs coaching behaviours continue to evolve, are these interventions improving decision-making—or taking too much responsibility away from the players?

Join our World Cup YouTube coverage on MSC TV below:https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTVWhat tactical themes are emerging from the opening week of World Cup 2026?In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen shares three coaching lessons that have stood out so far from the tournament. Drawing on reports from the MSC analysis team and observations from matches across the competition, we explore why the mid-block is becoming the defensive strategy of choice, how the best teams are finding multiple solutions to break it down, and why in-game adaptation may be the most important coaching skill in tournament football.Featuring examples from Brazil, Morocco, the Netherlands, Japan, Australia, and more, this episode is packed with practical insights for coaches looking to improve their understanding of both attacking and defending at the highest level.⚽ Why the mid-block is defining the tournament⚽ Different ways teams are defending without the ball⚽ How top teams create new attacking solutions when Plan A stops working⚽ The importance of tactical adaptation during games⚽ Key coaching takeaways from the opening matchesWatch our daily World Cup tactical breakdowns on MSC TV and join the conversation as the tournament unfolds.

Former US Men's National Team midfielder Benny Feilhaber joins the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast for an in-depth conversation on creativity, player development, and the future of soccer in the United States.Growing up in Brazil before moving to America, Benny offers a unique perspective on why creative players emerge in certain environments, the role of futsal and unstructured play, and whether the United States can develop more technically gifted players without replicating other football cultures.We also discuss:⚽ The creativity debate in American soccer🇧🇷 Lessons from Brazil's player development system🇺🇸 MLS Academies, USL, and college soccer pathways🎓 Benny's surprising journey from UCLA walk-on to World Cup player📈 How US player development has improved over the last 20 years🌍 American coaches working abroad🏆 Expectations for the US Men's National Team at the FIFA World CupThis is one of the most honest and thoughtful conversations you'll hear on where the American game is today—and where it could be headed next.🔗 Learn more about our episode sponsor, Zone 14: https://zone14soccer.com#modernsoccercoach #garycurneen #footballideas #bennyfeilhaber #ussoccer #playerdevelopment #soccercoach #footballcoach #worldcup

utm_content=copyLink Scotland are back on the World Cup stage, but what should coaches and fans expect from Steve Clarke's side?In this World Cup preview, Gary Curneen sits down with analyst John Walker to break down Scotland's chances, key players, tactical approach, and the challenges they will face in a fascinating group featuring Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti.We discuss:⚽ Why Scotland remain one of the most organized teams in international football⚽ Can Scott McTominay deliver another tournament-defining moment?⚽ Why Haiti could be one of the surprise teams of the World Cup⚽ The importance of Tierney, Robertson, and Scotland's wing-back system⚽ Concerns around injuries, squad depth, and player availability⚽ How Scotland can navigate a difficult group and reach the knockout stages⚽ John's prediction for Scotland's World Cup campaignJohn is also producing detailed analysis on every team and every game throughout the tournament, making him one of the best follows for coaches looking to deepen their understanding of the World Cup.Subscribe for more MSC World Cup content, including:🎥 Tactical breakdowns📊 Live match analysis streams⚽ Training session ideas inspired by World Cup teams🎙️ Interviews with coaches and analysts from around the game#Scotland #WorldCup2026 #SteveClarke #ScottMcTominay #FootballAnalysis #SoccerCoaching #ModernSoccerCoach #TacticalAnalysis #WorldCupPreview #CoachingEducation #FootballTactics #JohnWalker #ScotlandNationalTeam #garycurneen #soccertactics

Check out MSC Online Courses this summer:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysisDutch football has long been admired for its ability to develop intelligent players, but Gary Curneen's recent conversation with FC Twente and Heracles Academy Head of Football Development Bas van Baar offered a fascinating insight into how that process actually works. Rather than focusing on patterns, formations, or rehearsed movements, their academy is built around developing players who can recognize situations, make decisions, and solve problems independently. It is a philosophy rooted in principles rather than prescriptions.One of the most thought-provoking ideas from the discussion was the belief that technique should never be separated from decision-making. Bas describes football as a constant cycle of taking information, making a decision, executing an action, and evaluating the outcome. As a result, much of FC Twente's training takes place through games rather than isolated drills, ensuring players are continually exposed to the realities of football. Even their youth development pathway reflects this approach, with younger players focusing on individual principles before gradually progressing towards more complex tactical understanding.The conversation also explored player development beyond the training ground, including managing late developers, individual development plans, parent education, and building an academy culture that prioritizes long-term growth. Whether you coach in a grassroots environment, high school soccer, or an elite academy, there are practical lessons throughout this discussion that challenge conventional thinking and offer a fresh perspective on developing smarter footballers.

In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen sits down with Cam Jones — former professional player, current Western Sydney Wanderers academy coach, and founder of Spark Football — to explore the current state of player development in Australia. From coming through the Australian “golden generation” era alongside names like Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka to now helping shape the next wave of talent, Cam brings a unique perspective on where the Australian game has been and where it is heading.This conversation dives deep into:Individual development within team environmentsWhy 1v1 training alone is not enoughTechnical vs intellectual player developmentPattern recognition and decision-makingThe role of culture in producing elite playersAustralia’s changing development landscapeMindset, resilience, and modern player behaviorHow elite academies can better develop the next generationCam also discusses the emergence of Australia’s newest talents, the lessons learned from the 2006 generation, and why he believes the country is beginning to produce more intelligent and adaptable footballers again.A brilliant discussion for coaches interested in youth development, academy football, football intelligence, and the future of the game.Subscribe for more elite coaching conversations, tactical breakdowns, and World Cup content on Modern Soccer Coach TV.

Check out MSC Online Courses below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysisFor 10 years, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City became one of the defining teams of modern football. But beyond the trophies and performances, Pep’s greatest impact may have been on the coaches watching from the sidelines.In this MSC Breakdown, Gary Curneen looks back at Guardiola’s legacy through interviews, press conference moments, reflections, and soundbites from his time at Manchester City. Organized into key themes and ideas, this episode explores how Pep influenced coaching conversations around positional play, leadership, player development, intensity, creativity, and the evolution of the modern game.This is not a tactical clip breakdown. It is a reflection on the ideas, philosophy, and moments that shaped a coaching era.Topics include:Pep’s philosophy and leadershipThe evolution of modern coachingBuilding elite standards and cultureCreativity, control, and positional playPressure, intensity, and expectationsPep’s influence on a generation of coachesSubscribe for more coaching conversations, tactical analysis, and elite football content from Modern Soccer Coach.

Follow MSC World Cup coverage here: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTVCheck out Silas' book here: https://beyondsuccess.info/bookBrazil legend Silas joins Gary Curneen for an incredible conversation on Brazilian creativity, Maradona, the pressure of wearing Brazil’s famous #10 shirt, and why modern football has changed the game forever.Silas reflects on playing for Brazil at the 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups, facing Diego Maradona, life at Sampdoria during the golden era of Serie A, and what made Brazilian players different from the rest of the world.We also discuss:The truth behind Brazilian creativityWhy football in Brazil feels like a religionMaradona’s iconic moment against Brazil in 1990The evolution of the #10 roleWhy modern football has become more tactical and physicalCarlo Ancelotti and Brazil’s World Cup chancesCoaching, player freedom, and youth developmentThe pressures of coaching in BrazilThis is a fascinating insight into Brazilian football culture from one of the game’s great playmakers.#Brazil #WorldCup #Maradona #FootballPodcast #SoccerPodcast #BrazilFootball #SerieA #ModernSoccerCoach #Ancelotti #Ronaldinho #FootballCoaching

Check Out ‘Performance Football Coaching’ at St Mary’s University below: https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/performance-football-coachingWhat impact do coaching behaviors really have on players during competition?In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Ashley Gumbrell joins us to discuss one of the most overlooked areas in coach education — game day coaching behavior. From emotional touchlines and sideline personas to silence, instruction, referee interactions, and player development, this conversation dives deep into how coaches influence the game from the sidelines.We also discuss:Why touchline behavior becomes contagiousThe difference between grassroots, academy, and elite environmentsEmotional control and self-awareness for coachesShould coaches sit in the stands instead of the bench?How clubs are beginning to code and analyze coaching behaviorsThe influence of elite coaches on youth environmentsAshley’s groundbreaking PhD research into in-game coaching behaviorA fascinating conversation for coaches at every level of the game.Huge thanks to Ashley for joining us again on the podcast

What does one of Europe’s most historic development clubs actually believe about player development in 2026?In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen travels to the Netherlands to sit down with PSV Academy Director Aloys Wijnker for an in-depth conversation on the philosophy, methodology, and environment behind one of football’s great talent factories.From Ronaldo Nazário and Romário to Arjen Robben and Cody Gakpo, PSV has produced and developed generations of elite players. But this conversation goes far beyond history.Aloys breaks down:Why PSV prioritizes autonomy and decision-makingThe danger of over-coaching young playersWhy youth development is not about winning gamesHow coaches can create ownership and responsibilityThe balance between tactics, creativity, and techniqueWhy isolated technical training misses the pointThe role of psychology, video, and data in modern academiesWhat he learned from coaching in the United StatesHow PSV structures development from U10 to the first teamWhy great academies start with a clear football identityThis is one of the deepest conversations we’ve had on modern player development and coach education.If you’re a youth coach, academy director, technical leader, or simply passionate about football development, this episode is packed with ideas that will challenge the way you think about coaching.Subscribe for more episodes in our Netherlands Football Development Series.

Check out MSC online courses below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysisWhat happens when coaches try to copy elite professional environments without understanding the players actually in front of them?John’s coached across multiple levels of the game, including more than a decade in Major League Soccer, over fourteen years as a collegiate head coach, and extensive work as a U.S. Soccer coach educator. But what makes this conversation really fascinating is the work he’s now doing away from the touchline.In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen sits down with longtime coach educator and former professional coach John Murphy for a deep discussion on modern coaching, high school soccer, player development, coach education, and the changing realities of working with today’s athletes.The conversation explores:Why coaching feels harder todayThe danger of copying pro environmentsHigh school soccer in AmericaCoach education and player understandingPeriodization and modern methodologyParenting culture in youth sportsAmerican vs European coaching cultureThe importance of context, empathy, and communicationWhy coaches must “coach the players they have”John Murphy also discusses his doctoral research examining modern coach education and how coaches can better support players beyond simply tactics and performance.This is one of the most honest and thought-provoking coaching conversations we’ve had on the channel.

Check Out ‘Performance Football Coaching’ at St Mary’s University below: https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/performance-football-coachingDirector of Coach Education at U.S. Soccer, Didier Chambaron joins Gary Curneen on Modern Soccer Coach Podcast for one of the most important conversations we’ve had around coach education, player development, and the future of coaching culture in the United States.As Director of Coach Education at U.S. Soccer, Didier shares his thoughts on:- Why attending coaching courses alone is not enough- The difference between coach education and coach development- Creating player-centered environments- Building learning cultures inside clubs- The role of humility in elite coachingThis conversation goes far beyond licenses and curriculum. It gets into identity, leadership, environment design, and what truly impacts player development.A huge thank you to Didier for such an open and thoughtful discussion.Make sure you subscribe for more elite coaching conversations, tactical breakdowns, and player development content.A huge thank you as well to St Mary’s University for supporting the episode. Their fully distance learning Master’s in Performance Football Coaching gives coaches the opportunity to continue developing at a high level while still working in the game day-to-day.

Download MSC FREE Attacking Final 3rd PDF here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-6-final-third-attacking-exercisesIn this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen sits down with Dan Abrahams to explore one of the most important — and often misunderstood — areas in coaching: performance psychology. Dan also talks about his new book: Compete and get into into what really drives player performance under pressure, why elite players can still struggle mentally, and how coaches can actually develop mindset within their training sessions — not in meetings, not in classrooms, but on the grass.We also dive into:– Why fear and pressure are part of elite environments– How mindset impacts decision-making and execution– The difference between performance and mentality– Practical ways to coach psychology during sessions– Why engagement is the starting point for everythingThis is a conversation for coaches who want to move beyond just tactics and start developing players who can truly compete.

This week on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, we revisit a 2019 conversation with Aaron Danks — now an assistant coach at Bayern Munich.This episode was recorded years ago, but when you listen back, what stands out is how early these ideas were being discussed.We get into specialist coaching, collaboration across staff, and how top environments are designed to develop players — not just run sessions. Aaron also breaks down his thinking around clarity vs chaos in training, and why the best players thrive when they’re given both structure and freedom.There’s also a strong focus on coach development — challenging norms, thinking differently, and being willing to step outside traditional methods to move forward in the game.This isn’t just about tactics.It’s about how elite coaches think.Inside the episode:– The rise of specialist coaching and why roles matter– How top environments break down silos between staff– Clarity vs chaos: finding the right balance in training– Why enjoyment and environment still drive elite performance– Talent needs perspective: managing modern players– Using analysis and data to challenge coaching ideasIf you’re serious about developing as a coach, this is a conversation that will make you think.Make sure to subscribe for more weekly coaching content from Modern Soccer Coach.

This week on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined by Glenn Crooks.A former Division 1 college coach, MLS commentator for New York City FC, and host of the Coaching Academy on SiriusXM, Glenn brings a unique perspective shaped by years inside the game. His new book, Put It on Frame, draws from conversations with some of the top coaching minds and forms the foundation for a discussion that goes well beyond tactics.This episode gets into the reality of coaching at a deeper level — what actually separates top coaches, how they think, and how they lead. It’s a conversation about clarity, personality, and managing people in environments that are constantly evolving.Gary and Glenn also explore the current state of US coaching and player development — a landscape that continues to grow, but is still searching for a clear identity at the highest levels of the game.In this episode, we cover:What top coaches really do differentlyWhy coaching is more about managing than tacticsThe biggest challenges in US player developmentKey trends shaping MLS right nowWhat success should actually look like for the US national teamIf you’re serious about your coaching, this episode will challenge how you see the role and what it really demands.If you’d like to win a copy of Glenn’s book, comment “book” below.Make sure to like and subscribe for more weekly coaching content.

Check out MSC High School Course below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/msc-launches-online-high-school-game-model-courseHigh school soccer is often overlooked in the U.S. development landscape — but are we getting this completely wrong?In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Jim Harte shares a powerful perspective on the role of high school soccer, why it continues to thrive, and what the game might be missing by shifting too far toward club structures.We dive into:Where high school soccer sits in today’s landscapeThe rise of the High School Champions LeaguePlayer experience vs “development” modelsCommunity, identity, and why the game still mattersWhat coaches can actually take from thisThis is a conversation that challenges assumptions — and forces us to rethink what development really means.If you’re a coach working in high school, club, or both, this is one you need to hear.

FREE sign up for Dan Abrahams Live Discussion below:https://event.webinarjam.com/vm2mo/register/gmxmqhl5Follow Steven's work at @LeftFieldProductions In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, we sit down with former Premier League defender Steven Caulker to explore the reality of player development, pressure, and what young players actually need today.Steven shares powerful insights from his journey through the Premier League, including his time at Liverpool, Tottenham, and international football, and how those experiences shaped his perspective on coaching and supporting players.This conversation goes beyond tactics and into the human side of the game — emotional intelligence, communication, and the challenges players face behind the scenes.We discuss:The pressure of playing at the highest level and why it’s often misunderstoodWhy emotional intelligence should be part of coach educationThe gap between theory and reality in player developmentSupporting players through setbacks, mistakes, and off-field challengesWhy football is creating “the same player” and losing creativityThe importance of communication, relatability, and real-life experience in coachingThis is a must-listen for coaches working with youth and elite players who want to better understand the modern game and the people within it.If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and share with other coaches.

Visit the link below to learn more: https://impressiveplayai.com/Contact Sam at: support@impressiveplayai.com One of the biggest challenges in coaching today isn’t effort — it’s clarity.Most coaches are still relying on the “eye test”… trying to watch the game, track performance, and make decisions all at the same time. And the reality is, we miss things. Important things.In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, I sit down with Sam Sackett, founder of Impressive Play, to explore how voice AI is changing the way coaches capture and understand the game.No video setup. No complicated systems. Just your voice — and the ability to track what actually happens in real time.We get into:Why the “eye test” is holding coaches backThe gap between subjective and objective coachingHow to track the “how” behind performance, not just the outcomeWhat this means for player development, feedback, and trust with familiesHow coaches can use data without losing the feel of the gameThis is a fascinating conversation on where coaching is heading — and what it means for anyone working in the youth or elite game.A big thank you to Sam and Impressive Play for supporting this episode.Let me know your thoughts in the comments — would you use this in your coaching?#ModernSoccerCoach #SoccerCoaching #PlayerDevelopment #FootballCoaching #CoachingEducation

Click here to access Saul's presentation for FREE on MSC Insider:https://forms.gle/nEFQYuyxMMPXo7Vp8This is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast.Saul Isaksson-Hurst joins Gary Curneen to break down the reality of individual development in today’s game—and why so many players are plateauing despite working harder than ever.We get into the biggest misconceptions in coaching right now, including the idea that practice makes perfect, the over-reliance on game-based training, and the growing tension between club environments and individual training.Saul shares how elite players actually develop their technical level, why 20 minutes of focused work can outperform hours of unfocused training, and why coaches must find a better balance between opposed and unopposed work.We also dive into the explosion of individual coaching, the lack of quality control in the space, and why there is still a major gap in coach education when it comes to developing players on the ball.If you care about player development, this episode will challenge how you think about training.A huge thank you to Zone 14 Coaching for supporting the podcast. Their journals are designed to help coaches and players plan, reflect, and track development with real intention across the season. Check them out and use the code for a discount.

Check out MSC online courses here:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysisIn this episode, Martyn Bowles (Academy Manager at Walsall FC) sits down with Gary Curneen and breaks down what actually drives improvement inside elite environments. This isn’t about licenses or qualifications. It’s about self-awareness, authenticity, and building systems that truly develop people.We dive into:Why traditional coach education is outdatedThe role of self-awareness in performanceHow environment shapes coach identityWhy connection must come before feedbackA unique peer mentoring system pairing “opposites”The challenge of building trust in high-performance environmentsThis is a must-watch for any coach serious about improving—not just collecting badges.A big thank you to Zone 14 Coaching for supporting the podcast. Their journals are designed to help coaches and players plan, reflect, and stay intentional throughout the season. If you’ve ever questioned whether your sessions are really landing, their tools are a great way to bring more structure and reflection into your environment.You can check them out at zone14coaching.com and use the code ModernSoccer20 for 20% off your first order.

Check Out MSC High School Course Here:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/challenge-page/46214942-e036-4f32-afa6-8383d4608e2dCheck Out Zone14:https://zone14coaching.com/This might be one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast.In this episode, Gary Curneen sits down with Joop Oosterveld, transition coach at BK Häcken and former PSV coach, to break down what it actually takes to prepare players for the highest level of the game.We get into why most training environments are too easy, how underloaded pressing (3v7, 4v6) can accelerate development, and why the best players often stop improving if they are not constantly stretched and challenged. Joop shares insights from his time in Holland, Sweden, and learning from environments like Liverpool, giving a clear picture of what elite player development really looks like.This is a must-watch for any coach serious about developing players who can perform at the highest level.A big thank you to Zone 14 for supporting the podcast. Their coach and player journals are built around intentional development, helping coaches plan, reflect, and stay organized while giving players a structure to take ownership of their progress. If you are serious about improving your environment on and off the pitch, check them out and use the code modernsoccer20 for 20% off.If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and share with another coach.

Shelbourne First Team) to break down the detail behind elite centre forward play. From movement in relation to teammates, to how the best strikers dictate passes rather than wait for service, this is one of the most in-depth conversations we’ve had on the #9 role.We dive into:Why most forwards struggle to impact gamesThe relationship between the passer and the strikerHow elite forwards “plot” movements before the ball arrivesPractical ways to coach striker movement inside team sessionsHow to build a culture of player-led development using video and feedbackIf you coach or work with forwards, this will completely change how you see the position.Full Centre Forward Analysis Presentation (FREE):→ Enter your details here and get 1 month free access to Modern Soccer Coach Insiderhttps://forms.gle/cxBipaaJyfMpjGnA6

In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined by Tom Dent, First Team Assistant Coach at Vålerenga, to explore one of the biggest shifts in the modern game — the rise of set pieces.Once seen as a secondary part of football, set plays are now a defining factor in performance. The best teams in the world are no longer just strong in open play — they dominate moments that restart the game.In this conversation, we dive into:How set pieces have evolved across the last 5–10 yearsWhy top teams are now leading the league in set play performanceHow coaches can integrate set pieces into their game modelPractical ways to include set piece work in everyday training sessionsHow youth coaches can begin developing these habits earlyThis is a must-listen for coaches looking to stay aligned with the modern game and build more complete players and teams.A big thank you to Zone 14 Coaching for supporting this episode.If you’re a coach who wants more structure, clarity, and reflection in your season, the Zone 14 NextGen Journals are an outstanding resource. Designed for both coaches and players, they help you plan sessions, track progress, and build consistent habits throughout the year.Built on intentional coaching and backed by neuroscience, these journals support learning beyond just repetition — helping players and coaches reflect, adapt, and improve.Get 20% off using code MODERNSOCCER20https://zone14coaching.comIf you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share with another coach.Also check out our bonus content channel:Modern Soccer Coach TV

In this episode, we go inside one of the most fascinating clubs in European football — Bodø/Glimt. Over the past few years, the Norwegian club has built a remarkable culture and player development environment that has helped them compete at the highest levels of the game, including the Champions League.A big thank you to our sponsor Zone14 Coaching. Their NextGen journals help coaches and players plan, reflect, and track progress throughout the season, built on intentional coaching and backed by neuroscience. Modern Soccer Coach listeners can get $5 off with code MODERNSOCCER5 at zone14coaching.comJoining Gary Curneen on this podcast is Olav Øverli, Academy Director at Bodø/Glimt. Olav shares a detailed look into how the club develops players, builds a strong culture, and creates an environment where curiosity, responsibility, and hard work are non-negotiable. He explains why the foundation of their academy begins with something simple but powerful: a love of the ball.We discuss the principles behind Bodø/Glimt’s development model, the importance of aligned leadership throughout the club, how the academy balances joy and professionalism in youth development, and why they prioritize curious, engaged footballers over rigid systems.Topics covered include:• Bodø/Glimt’s academy philosophy and culture• Developing curious and engaged footballers• Why “non-negotiables” are the starting point• Balancing joy and professionalism in youth development• Coaching younger players vs academy age groups• The role of feedback and honest coaching• Technology, data, and the limits of sports science in development• The impact of phones and distractions on young players• Hiring coaches and building a strong academy staff cultureIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe to the channel and check out more coaching breakdowns and interviews here on Modern Soccer Coach.

Join our NEW YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTVIn this week’s Modern Soccer Coach podcast, I sat down with US Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker for an honest conversation about the future of player development in the United States. If the goal is to become a consistent World Cup contender — not just a nation capable of a one-off run — then the biggest shift cannot happen at senior level. It has to happen in the environments where young players are developed every day. We discussed the numbers behind elite performance, the importance of practice time, the pressure coaches feel to win at younger ages, and why US Soccer is choosing to influence rather than dictate change across the landscape.One theme stood out clearly: there is a difference between a winning mentality and a win-at-all-costs mentality. Elite performance begins with joy. When children feel psychologically safe, encouraged to experiment, and supported as individuals, they build the creativity, confidence, and resilience required at the highest level. If we prioritize short-term results over long-term development, we risk limiting both participation and potential. The pathway to elite soccer is not built on pressure alone — it is built on environments where players love the game enough to invest the thousands of hours required to master it.A big thank you to Zone 14 Coaching for supporting this episode. Their NextGen journals for coaches and players are designed to bring structure, reflection, and intentional learning into the training process — helping coaches plan with clarity and players track their development throughout the season. You can learn more at zone14coaching.com and use the code MODERNSOCCER5 for $5 off.

Check out Zone14 and get $5 off your order at Zone14Coaching.com using the code ModernSoccer5.What is happening to positional play in the modern game?In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen sits down again with Bernat Mosquera to explore how football is evolving beyond rigid structures and fixed positions. We dive into the shift from “playing the game model” to playing what is actually happening in front of you. The rise of generalists. The importance of specialists. The impact of man-marking. The changing nature of space. And why rhythm and tempo may be the next tactical frontier.Bernat challenges a lot of current thinking. Are we overvaluing structure? Are we missing the emotional side of the game? Are small-space habits limiting our players? And what does training need to look like if we want dynamic, adaptable footballers?If you’re a coach thinking deeply about positional play, identity, and how to develop players for the realities of modern football, this is one you won’t want to miss.If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your biggest takeaway. It helps us reach more coaches around the world.This episode is brought to you by Zone 14 Coaching — a company built by coaches, for coaches. Their Next Gen Journals for coaches and players help you plan with intention, reflect with clarity, and track development across the entire season. Grounded in neuroscience and designed for real coaching life, they’re a powerful tool for building accountability and learning habits in your environment.You can get $5 off your order at Zone14Coaching.com using the code ModernSoccer5. If you’re outfitting an entire team or club, check the contact details below and connect directly with them.Thanks for your continued support of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast.#ModernSoccerCoach#PositionalPlay#FootballTactics#SoccerCoaching#garycurneen#bernatmosquera#youtubepodcast#soccerpodcast#coachpodcast#tacticspodcast#youtube#GameModel#TacticalAnalysis#EliteCoaching#SoccerDevelopment#FootballCoaches#CoachingEducation#TacticalThinking#SoccerPodcast#FootballPodcast#YouthDevelopment#HighPerformance#CoachingPhilosophy#PlayerDevelopment#FootballTraining#SoccerTactics#Pressing#BuildUpPlay#TempoInFootball#FootballIdentity#GamePrinciples#CoachLife#SoccerAnalysis#FootballEducation#CoachingCommunity#ModernGame#FootballCulture

Read Dr. Kyle Ferguson's report here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19406940.2025.2583976#abstractDevelopment is more than coaching sessions.It’s more than a curriculum. More than what happens for 75 minutes on a Tuesday night. And it’s definitely more than league position.In this episode, Dr. Kyle Ferguson joins Gary Curneen to explore what youth technical leadership really looks like in 2026. After an 18-month review of youth football systems, Kyle breaks down why the child must be at the center of everything — and why that requires more than better drills.We dive into governance, education, environment, and the game itself. Why one-size-fits-all coaching is holding development back. Why copying the Premier League model for kids misses the point. Why “fair minutes” might matter more than trophies. And why parent education is no longer optional.If you’re a coach, director, or club leader trying to build something sustainable — this conversation will challenge your thinking and stretch your leadership beyond the pitch.This is youth technical leadership done properly.

Coaches: Order the new MSC Youth Coaching eBooks below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shopIn this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary is joined by Haris Memisevic, Technical Director and Head of Coaching at Virginia Revolution, for a deep conversation on youth session design and coach development.One of the big themes we explore is how often coaches confuse high tempo with high learning. We talk about why fast sessions don’t automatically lead to intelligent players, how over-coaching and over-explaining can limit understanding, and why the design of the session should do the heavy lifting, not constant coach intervention.We also dive into:- Simplifying session planning for youth players- Intervention strategies that protect flow and learning- Freedom within a framework in club curriculum design- Why game-day pressure pulls coaches away from their beliefs- The overlooked importance of coach personality at the youth levelThis is a conversation for youth coaches, technical directors, and club leaders who want to build better learning environments, not just busier sessions.Check out the latest youth coaching resources, session ideas, and eBooks at ModernSoccerCoach.comExplore MSC Insider for webinars, session drops, and full access to our growing youth library.If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and share with a coach who’s thinking deeply about session design.

Check out MSC Coaching eBooks:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shopMost clubs agree psychology matters.The challenge is turning that belief into daily practice.In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined in person by sports psychologist Dan Abrahams, alongside coach and coach developer Kevin Leahy, to explore how psychology can be implemented properly inside football environments.Rather than treating psychology as a one-off workshop or a classroom-based add-on, the conversation focuses on performance psychology — the often-missed layer that directly influences how players learn, decide, and perform on the pitch.Dan breaks down the difference between performance psychology, wellbeing, and mental health, and explains why coaches are already delivering psychology every day, whether they intend to or not. Together, they discuss how clubs can embed psychological support through coaching behaviors, session design, and shared language — while also supporting coaches who are operating under increasing pressure.Topics include:Why clubs struggle to scale psychology across teams and age groupsHow psychology can live on the training ground, not in PowerPoint slidesSupporting players through failure, confidence dips, and transitionsHelping young players navigate pressure, social media, and expectationsWhat realistic, coach-led psychological support actually looks likeThis is a practical, honest conversation for coaches, directors, and leaders who want to build environments that develop better decision-makers, more resilient players, and more supported coaches.

In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary is joined by Paul McVeigh — former Premier League player, performance psychologist, CEO, keynote speaker, and author of the new book It’s Not About You.Paul brings a rare perspective, having lived inside elite football dressing rooms and now working at the highest levels of leadership in the business world. Together, we explore where leadership succeeds, where it breaks down, and why modern teams often struggle despite having elite talent.We discuss the critical differences between football teams and business organizations, why elite performers don’t automatically create elite teams, and how leadership has shifted from command-and-control to relationship-driven approaches — sometimes at the cost of clarity and standards.This conversation dives into empathy versus boundaries, why communication is often the missing piece in leadership, how belief is built (or destroyed) inside teams, and why leadership should be viewed as a process rather than a personality trait.If you’re a coach, technical director, leader, or anyone responsible for developing people in high-pressure environments, this episode will challenge how you think about influence, accountability, and what it really means to lead.

This episode is proudly supported by Zone14Zone14 helps coaches turn ideas into clarity — with session design tools, game models, and shared language that support real development on the grass.https://zone14coaching.com/Use code:ModernSoccer5 for $5 OFFIn this episode, Gary is joined by Patrice Gheisar for a deep, practical conversation on one of the most misunderstood debates in modern coaching: positionalism vs relationism.Rather than choosing sides, Patrice shares how the two can work together inside a clear game model — using real match examples, training principles, and lessons learned from building a sustained attacking identity over multiple seasons.We explore how positional structure provides reference points, while relational freedom allows players to solve problems in real time. Patrice breaks down wide overloads, central breaks, counter-pressing, rest defence, and attacking with numbers — all through the lens of what actually works on the grass.This conversation goes beyond theory and into coaching reality, touching on player trust, decision-making, patience vs verticality, and why supporting good ideas matters more than chasing short-term results.If you’re a coach, director, or educator trying to balance structure with freedom — this episode will challenge how you think about attacking football.

Check out Zone 14 Coaching below:https://zone14coaching.com/Use code: ModernSoccer5 for $5 OFFThe US Soccer age group rule change is here — and it’s creating real uncertainty across the youth soccer landscape. In this Modern Soccer Coach podcast episode, Gary Curneen is joined by STA Technical Director Tom Shields to explain exactly what’s changing (birth-year registration to a seasonal/school-year window), why it’s being introduced, and how coaches and clubs can manage the transition with clarity.We unpack the biggest issues families are asking about: “Will my child be playing down?”, what happens to late-birthday players, how “trapped” players can be affected during middle school to high school transitions, and how clubs can protect player development, team culture, and coach well-being during year one. Tom shares a simple leadership framework for communication and trust: keep people informed, inspired, interested, involved, and included — so you can lead the change instead of reacting to it.If you’re a director, coach, or parent navigating team placement, tryout season, and registration shifts, this episode will help you understand the implications and make better decisions rooted in process — not panic.

Register for MSC Tactical Flexibility webinar:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/upcoming-webinar-how-to-coach-tactical-flexibility-in-an-attacking-mannerSign-Up for MSC Insider:https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsIn the final Modern Soccer Coach podcast of 2025, we step back from tactics and trends and ask a bigger question:What will the game look like in 2026 and beyond?Rather than reviewing downloads or highlights, this episode focuses on three ideas from 2025 that point directly toward the future of soccer coaching and player development.Across the year on Modern Soccer Coach, conversations consistently returned to the same themes: clarity over complexity, individuality over rigid structure, and environments over outcomes.In this episode, we explore:• How modern game models may be limiting individual development• Why more content does not always create better coaches• The growing importance of methodology and clarity• How youth environments shape the future of the professional gameThis episode is for coaches who want to think beyond the next session and reflect on where the game is actually heading.Thank you for listening throughout 2025.We hope you stay with us in 2026. - Gary Curneen

Check out Zone 14 Coaching below:https://zone14coaching.com/Use code:ModernSoccer5 for $5 OFFIs the art of defending dead?In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach podcast, Gary Curneen sits down with former Premier League and MLS center backs Danny Collins and Ike Opara to break down how the center back position has changed — and what might be getting lost along the way.The conversation explores the evolution from defender-first to build-up quarterback, the influence of possession-based football, and the tension between philosophy and making the best decision in the moment. Danny and Ike share firsthand experiences from elite environments, discussing duels, mentality, physicality, decision-making under pressure, and why clean sheets still matter.This episode dives into:• How the role of the center back has evolved over the last 10–15 years• The impact of building out from the back at youth and professional levels• Whether defensive craft and mentality are being deprioritized• Philosophy vs results in modern coaching• What still defines an elite defender today• Where defending might be heading nextIf you coach defenders, work in player development, or want a deeper understanding of how modern football is reshaping defensive roles, this is a must-listen conversation.Subscribe to Modern Soccer Coach for more long-form conversations, breakdowns, and insights from the game’s leading coaches and players.#soccer #football #soccertraining #soccercoaching #soccerdrills #defending #podcast #coaching #footy #garycurneen #dannycollins #ikeopara #podcastshow #soccerpodcast #youtubepodcast #youthsoccer #modernsoccercoach

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Zone 14 Coaching creates high-quality coach and player journals designed to help you plan with intention, reflect with purpose, and track progress all season long.MSC listeners get $5 off with code: ModernSoccer5Learn more: zone14coaching.comThis week Gary sits down with Fred Lipka, Technical Director of Youth Development at Major League Soccer. Few people have influenced the MLS academy landscape more over the past decade, and this conversation goes deep into what’s working, what’s broken, and what needs to change in US player and coach development.Fred shares powerful insight on why he believes American soccer has been “built upside down,” why the weekly rhythm should always be five days to develop, one day to perform, and why judging coaches solely by results is holding back both player development and coaching standards.We dive into:• The real purpose of youth competition• Why US soccer over-teaches with big numbers• The lack of 1v1 wingers and aggressive fullbacks• Touch limits, robotic players, and constraints-led training• Relative age effect and selecting the “big kids” too early• Why domestic coaches should stop feeling inferior• Inside the MLS–French Federation (EFCL) course• The rise of US talent and why Europe is watching• How MLS academies are building community, not isolationFred’s honesty in this episode is exceptional, and his clarity on how to optimise the individual player — not just the team — is something every coach can learn from.If you enjoyed this episode, please:• Like the video• Subscribe to the channel• Leave a comment — Do you agree with Fred’s view on development vs results?Thanks for supporting the Modern Soccer Coach community.

Check out Zone 14 Coaching below:https://zone14coaching.com/Check out MSC Insider:https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsAre we making youth players too robotic?Two-time MLS Defender of the Year Ike Opara joins the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast to dive deep into youth development, problem solving, growth mindset, and why young players need far more than a fixed “system” to truly learn the game.We explore the growing tension between structure vs. adaptability and how the coaching behaviors we reward (clarity, certainty, strict patterns) sometimes discourage the exact qualities the modern game requires: courage, reflection, creativity, and independent decision-making.Ike shares insights from his career in MLS, his transition into coaching, the challenges he sees in the US youth landscape, and why reflection — not more information — is the missing link for most players.He also introduces Zone 14 Coaching, a company built by coaches for coaches, using intentional planning and reflective journaling to help players and coaches learn more deeply and stay engaged all season long.If you’re a coach, parent, or player who cares about player-centered development, this conversation hits every major topic shaping the future of youth coaching.

Check out Duktig Brand here:https://www.duktigbrand.com/MSC Analysis Course (USE CODE: MSCTACTICAL)https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/challenge-page/ecourseanalysisPer Mertesacker joins Gary for a deep dive into youth development, leadership, and the Strong Young Gunners philosophy that drives Arsenal’s world-class academy.In this conversation, Per explains how football teaches life, why character is the foundation of performance, and how Arsenal balances high challenge with high care across every age group. From the purity of the foundation phase to creating adaptable modern players, he shares a transparent look at what it takes to build people and players capable of thriving in any environment.We also explore the four-pillar framework used inside the academy, the importance of lifelong learning for both staff and players, and the reality that less than one percent will make it as professionals. Per’s perspective is a masterclass for coaches, leaders, and anyone working in player development.Topics include:• Person-first development and daily standards• Strong Young Gunners philosophy• Balancing challenge and care• Foundation phase environment• Creativity, super strengths, and modern player profiles• Staff development and coaching pathways• Managing expectations with parents• Preparing young people for life beyond football• The future of coaching and youth environments

Join MSC Insider Now: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsIn this episode, Gary is in Rio again to sit down with Caique Andrade from Flamengo’s U20 staff for an inside look at one of the world’s most demanding development environments. The conversation dives into the culture, expectations, and daily standards that shape young players at a club where intensity, identity, and pressure are part of the DNA.Caique discusses what defines a Flamengo player, how U20 athletes learn from world-class professionals every day, and why the club has shifted toward more technical and tactical profiles. He shares insights on creativity, decision making, analysis processes, and the challenges of working with players who come from diverse educational and social backgrounds.The discussion also explores the realities of the Brazilian pathway: constant competition, heavy match schedules, family expectations, and the resilience required to grow in an environment where opportunities are rare and the bar is extremely high.A fascinating look into culture, development, and the modern demands of youth football inside one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Watch Ray's full pressing webinar on MSC Insider below:https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsContact Ray directly about his coaching support:ray@coachpower.proIn this episode, Gary welcomes Ray Power back to the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast for his third appearance — and one of the most important discussions yet. Together, they explore why modern coaching has become overly reliant on patterns, how this affects player decision-making, and what it means to truly coach with principles instead of prescriptions.From “shopping-list” pressing traps to “joystick coaching,” Ray shares his journey of ripping up rigid models and designing training that produces adaptable, creative, and resilient players. The pair also discuss the fear of losing that drives much of modern football, the difference between control and influence, and the role of everyday coach development in breaking those cycles.

In this episode of the MSC Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined by Natalie Henderson, Assistant Coach with the Canada Women’s National Team and former England and Newcastle United coach.Natalie's coach support work is below:padlockpad.com/nh-coach-supportTogether, they explore one of the most important — and often overlooked — challenges in modern football: how to stay authentic in a world full of information, judgment, and noise.Natalie opens up about:The growing pressure on coaches to “know everything”Finding balance between curiosity and confidenceLeading experts across sports science, medicine, and analysisCreating authentic environments where players and staff can be themselvesProtecting time for football amid meetings and distractionsThe “167 Rule” and why every coach plays a role in player psychologyBuilding trust through genuine mentorship rather than tick-box programsFrom imposter syndrome to leadership, from player development to coach well-being, Natalie’s honesty shines through every topic. This is a must-listen for anyone trying to balance clarity, vulnerability, and growth in their coaching journey.

JOIN MSC INSIDER BELOW:https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsAs Martin O’Neill returns to Celtic Football Club, we revisit a powerful conversation that captures everything he stands for as a coach and leader. From his early days under Brian Clough to managing Leicester, Celtic, Aston Villa, and the Republic of Ireland, O’Neill has lived through every phase of football’s evolution — and he’s never lost sight of what truly matters.In this interview, Martin reflects on:The lessons from Brian Clough and why simplicity still wins in a complicated world.Rebuilding belief at Celtic, turning a 21-point deficit into a 6–2 victory over Rangers and a title-winning side.Managing upwards in the modern game, where CEOs, directors, and data often overshadow football people.Roy Keane’s impact on culture, standards, and leadership inside the dressing room.The dangers of over-analysis, and why clarity and trust will always be the foundation of coaching.It’s an honest, entertaining, and deeply relevant listen for any coach navigating today’s game — reminding us that football is still, at its core, about people, relationships, and belief.

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Read Alessandro's article FREE below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/inside-the-tactical-evolution-of-usa-s-u20-world-cup-teamFollowing the USA U20 team’s impressive showing at the FIFA U20 World Cup, Gary Curneen sits down with Alessandro Davite — a UEFA A Licensed Coach and Tactical Analyst who has worked with AS Roma, Inter Milan, and Sora — to take an objective, global look at how far U.S. player development has come.Alessandro recently wrote a full tactical report on Marko Mitrović’s U20 side for Modern Soccer Coach, analyzing the team’s build-up play, attacking structures, and use of “artificial transitions.” In this conversation, he expands on those ideas and discusses what makes the next generation of American players unique.⚽ Discussion HighlightsWhy the USA U20 team displayed modern attacking dynamics and adaptabilityHow the concept of “artificial transitions” creates a more fluid attacking modelThe balance between positional structure and player connectionsWhat European coaches really think about American playersHow the U.S. can continue to evolve tactically ahead of the 2026 World Cup

In this episode, Gary Curneen is joined by Phil Phillipou, author of Inspiring Young Minds, to explore how coaches can build youth environments that go beyond drills and technique — and actually develop people.From the chaos of his first youth session back to the deeper psychology behind learning, Phil shares honest, experience-driven lessons for every coach working in today’s game. Together, they discuss:Why modern players struggle with verbal communication and social connectionHow to use football to teach respect, resilience, and teamworkThe importance of structured chaos and why easy is boringManaging behavior through clear, fair hierarchy rather than punishmentTackling the social media and phone addiction challenge head-onHow gratitude, persistence, and storytelling can transform player mindsetPhil’s refreshing blend of humility and honesty makes this one of the most relevant coaching conversations of the year. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful environments for young players — not just compliant ones — this episode is a must-listen.📚 Book: Inspiring Young Minds (available now on Amazon)📲 Follow Phil: Instagram @mindsight_sports | LinkedIn: Phil Phillipou🎙️ Hosted by Gary Curneen — Modern Soccer Coach

Get FREE notes here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/inside-the-aspire-summit-coaching-lessons-from-southgate-benitez-nancy-nestaIn this episode, Gary shares reflections from the 11th Aspire Academy Global Summit in Philadelphia — a two-day event hosted in collaboration with the Philadelphia Union and Major League Soccer.With world-class speakers like Rafa Benítez, Gareth Southgate, Wilfried Nancy, and Alessandro Nesta, the conference tackled football’s biggest coaching questions — from tactical evolution to leadership, communication, and the mindset needed to keep learning in an ever-changing game.Gary breaks down his biggest takeaways and how coaches at every level can apply them in their own environments.

On this week’s Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary sits down in Rio de Janeiro with André Medeiros, the man who has helped shape Fluminense’s methodology for over 25 years. Recorded during Gary’s recent visit as part of the TetraBrazil Tour, this conversation dives deep into how Brazil’s most respected academies view player development, coaching, and the evolving game.André shares incredible insights on:Why respect sits at the very top of Fluminense’s core values.How coaches are taught to see themselves not as the center of the process, but as facilitators of player growth.The club’s belief that “we don’t build players — we develop them,” focusing on character, adaptability, and intelligence.The balance between athleticism, speed, and decision-making in the modern player.Why the future of football might see positions disappear entirely, replaced by fluid, dynamic systems built on player versatility.Beyond tactics and systems, André speaks passionately about the human side of the game — education, psychology, cooperation, and humility — all foundational pillars of how Fluminense produces not just great players, but great people.

Check out TetraBrazil below:https://www.tetrabrazil.com/Gary is joined by Gabriel Bussinger (Vasco da Gama) to explore their unique approach to elite player development.Gabriel explains the following:✨ What it means to be player-centered vs. game-centered✨ Balancing chaos and organization in development✨ Why methodology should grow from practice to theory—not the other way aroundStandout quotes:👉 “Rails confine talent. Trails give direction but leave freedom for creativity.”👉 “Coaching is not the man inside the office. Coaching is walking with players, talking with them at breakfast, learning their culture, and caring for them as people.”👉 “A Vasco player is technical, but above all, he is brave. He plays not only for the game, but for his family, his community, and to overcome the challenges of favela life.”

Watch John's full presentation FREE below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/purpose-planning-and-people-insight-into-jamaica-s-blueprint-with-john-wallIn this episode, John Wall shares insights from his time as assistant coach for the Jamaican National Team (2022–2024). He discusses how to maximize player strengths, simplify complexity, and create repeatable structures, even with limited resources. Topics include transitions, defensive organization, set pieces, player development, and balancing tactical structure with freedom. John also reflects on the realities of coaching and how observation, pragmatism, and humility can drive team success.Key takeaway: Coaching isn’t about doing everything—it’s about focusing on what truly matters and empowering players to perform at their best.This podcast is sponsored by Actavivo!Actavivo is a free team and group communication app built for clubs, schools, sports teams,neighbourhoods, and organisations. It helps people connect, organise, and manage groupactivities more effectively—all in one place.Actavivo Website: https://actavivo.comApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/actavivo/id1611252168Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actavivo&hl=en_US

Join MSC Insider Below:https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsJes is current Director of Football and Data Science at the Saudi Pro League and former Head of Research & Development at FC Copenhagen. He unpacks the science behind “football intelligence" and explains why vague terms like game IQ fall short, and how neuroscience can help coaches break intelligence down into concrete, trainable skills like attention, scanning, pattern recognition, and decision-making. Jes shares practical insights from his work in elite football, showing how cognitive science can reshape analysis, training, and player development.

Join MSC Insider and access Ian's full presentation below:https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsIn recent years, creativity in football has become a hot topic. Many fans, coaches, and analysts have noticed that the modern game, while faster and more tactically advanced, sometimes feels robotic. Players follow strict systems, teams recycle familiar patterns, and moments of genuine spontaneity feel rare.Ian McCall has taken an in-depth look at this topic and provided a full presentation that provides insight and ideas on what coaches can do to design environments that keep creativity alive. In this interview, he looks at the following: - Has football become too efficient and lost its creative spark?- The difference between individual, collaborative, and collective creativity.- How data, structure, and business pressures are shaping the modern game.- Why society and education systems also impact creativity on the pitch.- The role of coaches in creating safe environments for risk-taking.Practical ideas to design training that fosters imagination and spontaneity.

Join MSC Insider Below: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsGary is joined by Sue Parris, an emotional welfare specialist who has worked in professional football. for almost 15 years. Sue is an emotional intelligence advocate and developer, as well as Founder of The Changing Room and Simply Human and Head of Welfare and senior consultant for The Player Care Group. She spent eight years at Brighton and Hove Albion working as Education, Welfare, and Player Services Manager. In this interview Sue discusses:- The real definition of mental health- The complexity of football environments- Advice on vulnerability in the daily environment- Mistakes that coaches and leaders can make in this areaAnd much more!

Gary is joined by Carsten Dohm, Head of Coaching San Diego FC (MLS) and Right To Dream. The San Diego FC project started last year, but Right To Dream have been impacting the football development world in a big way for over 25 years. They believe that "Everyone has the right to dream and talent deserves opportunity." Their work all over the world has launched the careers of 146 professional football players, equipped hundreds of our students with a first-class education and enabled further education opportunities and scholarship.In this interview Carsten discusses the vision and values of Right To Dream, the challenges of aligning that culture in the US professional landscape, plus the emphasis on technical detail and individual development. This is an interview about learning, teaching, development, passion, and most importantly, opportunity. Please join the MSC Insider here:https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptions

Gary is joined by author and coach Tim Stegmann to discuss his outstanding new book Xabi Campeon. Tim takes an in-depth look at Xabi's coaching journey including his personal influences, the remarkable transformation at Leverkusen and the tactical innovationsbehind Alonso’s dynamic and dominant style. What influential methodologies from Spanish football form the foundation of his philosophy? And why do coaches from the Basque Country suceed almost everywhere?In his interview, Tim talks about his research and work around the tactical portrait of one of the most exciting coaches in world football - Xabi Alonso. You can order a copy of Tim's book here:https://buchshop.bod.de/xabi-campeon-tim-stegmann-9783819228698 We are excited to team up with Soccer Coach Weekly for this episode. Since 2006, they’ve helped over 50,000 coaches, parents, and teachers around the world — and now they’ve redesigned everything with U.S. volunteer coaches in mind.Each week, you’ll get proven practice plans, fun small-sided games, and coaching advice that’s easy to use, right off your phone or laptop.Modern Soccer Coach listeners get 50% off a full year of premium access with the code GARY50. Click below to take advantage of the offer!www.soccercoachweekly.net/scw-usa#utm_…=US+campaign( if this link doesn't work use this link instead: soccercoachweekly.net/scw-usa )

Gary is joined by Director of Football and Head Coach at Alliance United and University of Toronto, Ilya Orlov. In this interview, Ilya delves into the intricate background of his innovative football ideas, providing a comprehensive overview that is deeply rooted in the principles of the Football Theory approach. He articulates how this theoretical framework serves as a foundation for his understanding of the game, emphasizing its significance in shaping modern football strategies. We are excited to team up with Soccer Coach Weekly for this episode. Since 2006, they’ve helped over 50,000 coaches, parents, and teachers around the world — and now they’ve redesigned everything with U.S. volunteer coaches in mind. Each week, you’ll get proven practice plans, fun small-sided games, and coaching advice that’s easy to use, right off your phone or laptop. Modern Soccer Coach listeners get 50% off a full year of premium access with the code GARY50. Click below to take advantage of the offer! https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/scw-usa#utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=MODERN+Soccer+Coach&utm_campaign=USA&utm_id=US+campaign( if this link doesn't work use this link instead: https://soccercoachweekly.net/scw-usa )

Gary is joined by Adi Viveash, who recently joined Middlesbrough first team coaching staff and also spent eight years at Chelsea as assistant Academy and assistant reserve team coach before being named Under-18 manager in July 2011. He was promoted to development squad manager in 2014, which saw him lead Chelsea’s Under-21s. During his time at Chelsea, among the players Adi had a key hand in developing were Marc Guehi, Conor Gallagher, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Mason Mount and Reece James. His departure from the Blues was confirmed in May 2017 but two months later he was back in work having been named assistant manager at Coventry City. In this interview, Adi gives a unique perspective on life at Chelsea, how the game has changed in the last 10 years, the variables that coaches must take into consideration, how coaches manage elite level players who are on the verge of the first team, plus the difference between first team coaching and development. An extra special thanks to SportsLab360 for teaming up with us on this episode. Since 2016 they've been helping thousands of coaches empower their players to improve their Soccer IQ and decision-making on the pitch. It's one of the easiest and most affordable ways to get more out of your team. We have a special offer for MSC listeners at the halfway point of the interview!Click below to check them out: https://sportslab360.com/

Gary is joined by Coastal Carolina University head coach, Jo Chubb, to discuss the progress that the team has made in recent years and where she is targeting to evolve for the upcoming fall season. Pre-season preparation is often focused around the physical side of the game, but Jo believes that the tactical and individual development areas must take center stage in order to compete at the elite level of college soccer. Jo also discusses how she has used player feedback to facilitate ownership of the process, plus how she delegates and works alongside her staff to make sure that their contribution is valued and maximized. We are excited to team up with Soccer Coach Weekly for this episode. Since 2006, they’vehelped over 50,000 coaches, parents, and teachers around the world — and now they’ve redesigned everything with U.S. volunteer coaches in mind. Each week, you’ll get proven practice plans, fun small-sided games, and coaching advice that’s easy to use, right off your phone or laptop. Modern Soccer Coach listeners get 50% off a full year of premium access with the code GARY50. Click below to take advantage of the offer! https://bit.ly/44YfI55

Gary is joined by Academy Director and 1st team coach at Chicago City FC, Conor Walsh. They discuss Conor's experience at the Barca academy, his approach to personal development, how coach and player development align, and the north American player development model. Listen to Conor interviewing Gary on The Lowdown Podcast below:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lowdown/id1553685531?i=1000718893788

Gary is joined by Laurent Courtois to talk about the details behind his back 3 system. Laurent was most recently head coach at CF Montreal (MLS) and has also worked at Columbus Crew 2 and LA Galaxy. In this interview he talks about: - Balancing patience with verticality- When freedom enters attacking principles versus structure- Player profiles of each position- Training flow and planningPlease check out SportsLab360 below: https://sportslab360.com/

Join MSC Insider Here:modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsGary is joined by Ruben Santos to discuss how to align set-piece frameworks and training into the Game Model. Ruben has worked at a number of Portuguese clubs including CD Trofense, FC Porto, and Torreesnse. His presentation for MSC is around "dividing Set-Pieces into Sub-Phases, the aim is not to remove the complexity of Football but to create a Conceptual Framework to engage with that complexity more effectively"He also believes that "we can view these Sub-Phases as Fractal in nature, from Set-Pieces in particular, but also, from the Game as a whole. In this sense, dividing them is not reductionist, it’s integrative."

Read Slawomir Morawski's Article FREE Below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/guest-article-the-art-of-first-touch-collecting-information-in-footballGary is joined by Analyst at Bolton Wanderers Football Club and coach Slawomir Morawski to discuss the first touch in football. Slawomir argues that first touch is not just a technical action, but instead a cognitive one where decision making dictates so much. He discusses the most effective ways to teach this and also some traditional coaching methods that may be out-dated with this approach. Join MSC Insider Below:https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptions

Check Out Sportslab360 Below:https://sportslab360.com/Gary is joined by Professor, Soccermatician and co-founder of Twelve, David Sumpter. He has worked with some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Barcelona and Ajax, and his company Twelve are helping support professional clubs all around the world with data solutions. David's approach is certainly unique. He has studied and researched the behavior of birds and fish as it relates to football tactics. He also has looked at scanning behavior and measuring motion, cues, co-ordination and decision making. This interview is guaranteed to make you think outside the box!Please leave a comment if you enjoy it!

Join MSC Insider For Exclusive Content:https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsGary takes a trip to Atlanta to watch Lionel Messi live for the first time. He talks to Chicago City FC Academy Director and 1st team head coach, Conor Walsh about the impact of Messi, the tactical work of Luis Enrique and the player profile of Cole Palmer.

Join MSC Insider Here: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsGary is joined by Coventry City Head of Recruitment, Dean Austin to discuss the current landscape of player development in England. The rise of the game at the highest level is potentially impacting the youth game and Dean gives his expert opinion why. He also discusses his role as Head of Recruitment at Coventry and talks Deadline Day, role of Data, and importance of Processes!

Gary is joined by Andre Schumacher to talk about his new book, 'Two Versus One' and the complexity of coaching attacking football. Andre has written the book alongside Bernhard Peters and is challenging coaches to get into more detail and context when coaching teams to score goals. Andre has a masters degree in Sports Science and has worked at a number of professional clubs including Hamburger SV, VfB Stuttgart, and St. Louis City SC. You can order a copy of the book below: https://www.amazon.com/TWO-VERSUS-ONE-Strong-Decision-Makers/dp/B0F6PJ6N33/ref=sr_1_1?crid=APUJI6V6DMKO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7gBqIGhQ1P5SP6Mm89g59njE-mOwXTysqhbd7cVAJvBBLTeA2XyS0uZfYmWYhGmuo7RTlK5vDWDRq1rr08toFP3GFzhgWeGaHrG53BM91vNZIZI0iZCiISD1Ya0MSSLmuP86m6NkCllMC0uhBEe99to8Ig0KQ01E1mKOTtsVjNQZ1S0qMPkV5eR-3TQyrsh12ts2hyANqmOetmXPVAt6yDt1j584d1Yx1iMN9Gb7GHM.m1D-0d3IQbBfHtJhXKH3DP0Y_LYVWQyHa6WNSXVDoR8&dib_tag=se&keywords=two+versus+one&qid=1750188112&sprefix=two+versus+one%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1

Gary travels to Ipswich Town to speak with assistant coach Lee Grant (since then he's been appointed head coach at Huddersfield Town) to talk about his unique journey in the game, plus his insights to individual development. Lee was a pro goalkeeper at Manchester United and then joined Kieran McKenna's staff as a forwards coach, before recently taking the job at Huddersfield. Player development is often associated with the youth game, but Lee explains how the staff at Ipswich approach the detail and how elements like science, data, analysis and psychology are incorporated along the way. Phenomenal insight and an inspiring journey!!

Join the MSC Insider for more Exclusive Content: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsGary recently travelled over to England to meet Dan Micciche for a coffee and a chat about the progress they have made in the area of player development. In addition to his passion around the game, Dan has worked in some outstanding environment's (England FA, Tottenham, Arsenal and Everton) and shares his views on the following: - Impact of the 2014 England FA's DNA - Teaching Winning Alongside Development- Managing Individual Success in a Team- Facilitating Player Buy-In to the ProcessAnd much, more! If you are passionate about player development, you will love this one!

Gary is joined by Rui Faria this week. Rui had seventeen years working with Jose Mourinho at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United with phenomenal success during this time. He is credited with the tactical methodology that has had a dramatic impact on the world of coaching. Here he discusses:- What is the REAL starting point for a tactical methodology- How did Rui and Mourinho create different styles in variety of cultures, but keep consistent- Has coaching lost it's way alongside science?- Why did he take away GPS monitoring at Manchester United?And much more!!Please leave a rating and a review if you enjoy it!

Gary is joined by Ashley Gumbrell to discuss ways that coaches can create an optimal environment for young players to love and learn the game. Ashley is a Coach Developer and also a lecturer at St. Mary's University. He also discusses the role of coach education along with his work with Eamon Devlin at Minute9. The St Mary’s University Performance Football Coaching master’s is a unique opportunity to learn from world renowned academics and industry experts, whilst making significant strides to develop your career and bolster your knowledge of coaching theories.https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/performance-football-coachingTheir course content has been tailored to reflect the diverse football coaching environments across the world. We have worked with industry experts, alumni, and designated football partners, who have contributed to module design that ensures you are always gaining industry relevant knowledge.Our students are coaching across the world, from Mexico City, Iceland, India and the United States, in roles including senior international first team analysts; academy managers; senior first team managers, heads of department and coach educators, all armed with the knowledge they have developed on the course.Students will need to have achieved the UEFA B, USSF B or equivalent coaching qualification from your home country to apply, as well as having either a relevant undergraduate degree OR significant football experience as a player or coach should you not have completed a degree prior to enrolling.Places are open for September 2025 now and you have the whole summer to submit your interest, with those meeting the entry criteria eligible to apply right up until September 1st.If you would like to know more, they have a series of online information webinars coming up over the next few months which will provide you with even more detail about finance, module content and further details of how to apply. To register for these webinars, book a meeting with our course lead or to download our course brochure, just visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/performance-football-coaching

Check out Jack's Game Changer online course below - https://thecoachinglab.org/pages/game-changer-2025-online-sports-coaching-courseGary is joined by Jack Rolfe, founder of The Coaching Lab, to discuss ways that coaches can improve and challenge some traditional behaviors during training session. Jack has worked extensively with coaches around the world to improve training environments and maximize enjoyment levels of the players. In this interview, he also shares ideas on how coaches can grow and build effective habits to help sustain a career in coaching.

Gary is joined by Jack Winter, who most recently worked at Stanford University as an assistant coach, to discuss the current landscape of college soccer. In this interview, Jack gives his views on the following:- Impact on the Portal and NIL in the college game- How high transfer rates impact team culture- Why soccer programs should be compensated if players move to advance their careers- The 'transactional' nature of college recruitment- Experience working with Jeremy GunnAnd much more!

On the recent Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, we spoke to Dr. Konstantin Sonkin about the role of neuro training in the world of elite player development. Dr. Sonkin is a DeepTech entrepreneur with a blend of business acumen and technical expertise in Neuroscience and AI. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of i-BrainTech, a SportsTech company that is leveraging the power of applied science and neuro training to radically enhance cognitive functioning, unlock human potential, and solve real-world issues. Some of the clubs they work with include: Benfica, Juventus, Philadelphia Union, Leganes. They also won the 2023 Innovation of the Year Award for their collaboration with Juventus. In this episode, Dr. Sonkin joins MSC to discuss their progress in cognitive training and how it is positioned in the marketplace for coaches. Find more information below: https://www.i-brain.tech/

Coaches: You can read Jake's full article here: https://theraumdeuter.sport.blog/2024/12/14/boxed-in-how-the-thirds-of-play-impact-creativity-in-football-development/Gary is joined by former Premier League Academy Coach, Jake Pickles, to discuss and challenge a common approach to possession football: the thirds model. Jake believes that, rather than educating players on the tactical principles of the game, it limits creativity and individualism. What are your thoughts? Please let us know!

In this episode we visit ACF Fiorentina in Italy to talk to Mirko Mazzantini (ACF Fiorentina Technical Director U8–U15) who discusses the youth methodology at the club. It's a fascinating insight into structure vs. freedom, development vs. winning, and even how coach compensation is structured within the academy.The St Mary’s University Performance Football Coaching master’s is a unique opportunity to learn from world renowned academics and industry experts, whilst making significant strides to develop your career and bolster your knowledge of coaching theories.https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/performance-football-coachingTheir course content has been tailored to reflect the diverse football coaching environments across the world. We have worked with industry experts, alumni, and designated football partners, who have contributed to module design that ensures you are always gaining industry relevant knowledge.Our students are coaching across the world, from Mexico City, Iceland, India and the United States, in roles including senior international first team analysts; academy managers; senior first team managers, heads of department and coach educators, all armed with the knowledge they have developed on the course.Students will need to have achieved the UEFA B, USSF B or equivalent coaching qualification from your home country to apply, as well as having either a relevant undergraduate degree OR significant football experience as a player or coach should you not have completed a degree prior to enrolling.Places are open for September 2025 now and you have the whole summer to submit your interest, with those meeting the entry criteria eligible to apply right up until September 1st. If you would like to know more, they have a series of online information webinars coming up over the next few months which will provide you with even more detail about finance, module content and further details of how to apply. To register for these webinars, book a meeting with our course lead or to download our course brochure, just visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn or X.https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/performance-football-coaching

Gary was recently joined by former Al Ettifaq FC 1st Team Lead Analyst, Raymond Shearwood. Before his role on Steven Gerrard's staff at Al Ettifaq, Raymond spent nine years at Liverpool coaching and working from the starting age groups to the Under 21's. In this interview, Raymond shares unique insights on what made that Liverpool culture so special and how they blended football development with leadership and life skills. Raymond's journey itself is somewhat of a hybrid approach as he discusses the role of tactical analysis alongside coaching, as well as the decision behind his move to Saudi Arabia to work with Steven Gerrard.

Coaches: Register for MSC Set-Piece Webinar Below:https://event.webinarjam.com/register/442/k3g3rbgyGary is joined by former Sacramento Republic head coach Mark Biggs. Mark discusses the difference between the idealistic world of coaching and the realistic version. He shares insight around how he used data to drive the player profile at Sacramento, changing the culture, playing a 13 year old in a pro game and the importance of training intensity. As a USSF PRO License holder, Mark is just as passionate about coach development and gives a lot back to the next generation with some great advice on how to manage your own coaching career. Thank you for listening! Please 'leave a rating' or comment if you enjoy it!

Coaches: Register for our FREE MSC Set-Piece Webinar with Michele Aragona below:https://event.webinarjam.com/register/442/k3g3rbgyThis week, Gary is joined by Head of Coaching at Wellington Phoenix, Joshua Neff, to discuss the Director of Coaching role at youth and pro clubs. Joshua shares his experience at the New Zealand club of building out a methodology but also aligning it with a 'coaching culture' that is built around trust, honesty, passion for the game, and growth mindset. He discusses the unique environment at Wellington Phoenix and how the coaches work alongside one another to help the players and the club progress. Having also experienced MLS academies, Joshua has some some words of advice for coaches in the US who are working through the sometimes challenging role of a Director of Coaching and where you can get high quality professional support.

Don't miss our 4-2-3-1 Webinar on March 7th. Register Below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-webinar-coaching-the-4-2-3-1-system-principlesLast week there was a huge announcement in the world of youth soccer with the English FA confirming it as a game format next calendar year. So what does that mean for development? What will the landscape look like moving forward? How are coaches going to prepare for this? There is no one better equipped in world to talk about this topic than Peter Prickett. He has written extensively on this subject in his best-selling 3v3 Methodology books, as well as supporting coaches and working on the grass himself. In this week's MSC Podcast, we speak to Peter about the details of the announcement and look at ways that clubs and coaches can maximize this opportunity to make a difference in youth development.

Gary is joined by Mark Robinson to discuss the world of Elite Player Development and his role at Chelsea and AFC Wimbledon. Breaking into a first team at a Champions League club is no easy feat and Mark provides a unique insight into the weekly process of training and managing world class potential. He also provides ideas in coach development and discusses the innovative processes at AFC Wimbledon, including sending youth players to a game with no coach to drive independent decision makers!

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Coaching Principles in a 4-2-3-1 System (Register Below) https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-webinar-coaching-the-4-2-3-1-system-principlesGary is joined by Head Coach at Mjøndalen (Norway and UEFA Pro Licence Coach, Kevin Nicol. Alongside his professional coaching journey, Kevin has studied the 'structure versus creativity' theme in detail and has written a research article on it also. In this discussion, Kevin covers: - Player confidence and consistency in tactical approach from coach- Ability of coaches to teach detail in a simplistic concise manner. - Importance of connecting before teaching - Facilitating a degree of freedom within the tactical framework - Managing coach and player collaborationAnd much more!

If you missed the latest MSC webinar on Coaching Your Back 3, watch the replay below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shopIn this episode Gary is joined by Ciarán McArdle, to discuss his new leadership book, Soccer of Success. As a co-founder of XL Soccer World, Ciarán has built a thriving network of sports facilities that span from Florida to Maine, welcoming over 3 million visitors annually. His passion for soccer has not only driven his business ventures but also inspired his work as a Forbes-featured author and aspiring speaker. Check out Ciaran's website here:https://soccerofsuccess.com/

Gary is joined by FC London head coach and Director of Methodology, Yiannis Tsala, who discusses football actions, interactions and references - alongside coaching and analysis. With more research around decision-making areas in recent years, theory and practice seem to be drifting further and further apart, making it more challenging for coaches to implement new concepts and ideas. However, in this interview, Yiannis does an outstanding job in relating complexity to daily tasks of coaches and analysts today.

Don't Miss Our MSC Coaching a Back 3 Webinar: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/live-webinar-coaching-a-back-3-system-effectivelyGary is joined by Union Omaha head coach Dominic Casciato, who discusses his coaching journey and gives insights on how coaches can adapt to the different challenges that may arrive along the way. Dominic also discusses the role of data, sport science and how learning changes as players progress in their development. If you enjoy the interview, please leave a rating and review! Thanks for the support!

Coaches: Please leave a rating for the Podcast if you enjoy listening to it. Also check out our 'Coaching the Back Three' Webinar on February 3rd with Bernat Mosquera below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/live-webinar-coaching-a-back-3-system-effectivelyWe are joined by former Queens Park academy coach, Ian McCall to discuss the Play-Practice-Play methodology. Of course, there are a number of benefits around having a games-based approach to training sessions, but have we looked enough at the potential drawbacks or ways that this approach has been misinterpreted? Ian provides ideas and insights around best practice and aligning session design to holistic development and a club ethos.

MSC Special Offer Below!!https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/2025-special-offer-coach-bundleThis week, Gary talks to current professional striker Conor Washington about the position and ways to potentially improve how it is coached from youth to senior level. With over 400 appearances at the professional level at clubs including Derby County and Queens Park Rangers, plus 40 caps at international level, Conor has experienced the game at the highest level and shares insights on what separates the best players. Also, there are a couple of twists in the conversation. Firstly, as a pro player Conor utilized and benefited from an individual coach that made an immediate improvement on his game. Now, as Conor starts to look ahead into the future, he's already started his Elite Attacking Coach program where he's supporting the next generation of attacking players. Conor discusses this and much more!

COACHES: As it's approaching the end of the year, we would love you to take the time to leave a rating and a quick review on the Podcast. Thanks! Todd Beane talks with Gary on whether we are making progress in coach education, the landscape in the US, and how environments can challenge coaches as well as players!Watch FREE Todd Beane MSC Webinar Here:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/todd-beane-guest-webinar-high-school-coaches-2021Check out TOVO Methodology course that starts March 1: https://tovoacademy.com/product/tovo-v1-course-tovo-methodology/Sign-Up for TOVO newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/tovoacademy.com/tovo-newsletter

Please coaches, if you enjoy the work can you leave a rating and a review? Thanks so much! - GaryWe are joined by Michael Paule-Carres Methodologist at RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Michael's journey is a fascinating one. As an Honors Society student at Kalamazoo College, it looked like Michael was destined for a career in the lab as a chemist. But a change of heart and a brave step into a Spanish La Liga course opened up the doors for him to work at one of the best academies in Europe. In this interview, Michael discusses his journey, as well as sharing the insights to academy methodology at Espanyol.

Gary travels to Spain to talk to Bernat Mosquera again. Bernat currently works in Austria with LASK and has also worked at two Spainish tiers and in China, as well as the aspect of individual development. He discusses the complexity of Positional Play, along with ideas on how coaches can teach it more effectively in their own environments.Check out Bernat's new Final Third Course here:https://modern-coach-hub.teachable.com/p/final-third-actionsYou can follow Bernat here:www.linkedin.com/in/bernat-mosquera/

Gary is joined by Ray Power to discuss the intricacies of coaching styles and why we should potentially be a little more deliberate in the style we choose for the way we want to play. Implicit vs. Explicit Learning Styles! You can contact Ray if you would like to follow up below: power.ray@hotmail.co.uk

Gary is joined by Hugo Vicente to discuss the ways that AI and Chat GPT will change football and coaching. Hugo is a UEFA PRO License coach, with over 20 years of experience in football coaching and player development across multiple countries, including Portugal, Norway, Denmark, and China. Hugo has worked with top clubs and youth academies, including Boavista, Benfica and Braga. He is also passionate about ways that innovative technology and software can solve coaching problems to help advance team and player development. Register for Hugo's FREE webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/421/pqnqlhry

We recently did our second MSC Club visit to New York Red Bulls to interview Academy Director, Sean McCafferty. Our last conversation with Sean was during lockdown in 2020, and we wanted to follow-up and get his insights on the evolution of the Red Bull system and the growth of US professional player development over the last 2-3 years. Sean was extremely generous with both his time and sharing the club methodology as he discussed the playing principles at youth level, coaching and staff profiles, leadership in a forward thinking organization, and the challenges of coaching a true pressing style.

Gary is joined by one of the leaders in worldwide player development over the past 10-15 years. Romeo Jozak was a pioneer as Technical Director for Croatia and now works as Technical Director for Saudi Arabia. He also holds a UEFA PRO License and is author the phenomenal book,“CFF Development Curriculum.”In this interview, Romeo outlines the challenges for coaches and youth environments in the United States, as well suggesting potential solutions to progress the development of both coaches and players. Looking for new coach support options: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-1-to-1-mentoring-package

Gary is joined by UEFA Pro Licensed Coach, Mick McDermott, to discuss his experience alongside Carlos Queiroz and Iran at the 2018 World Cup, managing Glentoran, and working in Saudi Arabia. Mick provides ideas and methods for coaches on navigating the hiring process and managing ownership, as well as elite level players.

Last week we took our first MSC road trip to visit Richie Ryan at FC Cincinnati Academy. Richie has a fascinating football journey, coming through Sunderland's academy system and then making his first team debut in the big derby game with bitter rivals, Newcastle United. After stops in Belgium, League of Ireland and the US, Richie recently moved onto the coaching side of the game working at FC Tulsa (USL) and now at FC Cincinnati. In the interview, we speak to Richie about the environment at FC Cincinnati, the support that players need in the modern game, plus his unique experience playing under Alessandro Nesta!

Gary is joined by Anthony McCann, personal/professional coach who works with the Irish FA and specializes in Adult ADHD, Burnout, and Recovery. There's no secret that there is more stress and pressure in every level of coaching than ever before... but not a lot on how we can deal with it. Anthony provide's phenomenal insight on a powerful topic, and and challenges some conventional thinking along the way. Please leave a rating and review if you enjoy!Read more about Anthony's work: https://www.anthonymccann.com/

How does Tactical Periodization and Sport Science connect? This week on the MSC Podcast, we are joined by Ian Coll, current Head of Performance at Las Vegas Lights (USL). Ian has extensive experience in the professional game working with distinguished clubs such as Hadjuk Split and Glasgow Celtic. He is also experience in Tactical Periodisation, learning from the great Vitor Frade as a Masters Candidate in 2024. You can watch the full webinar below. Use code MSCYOUTUBE for 10% off.https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-pre-season-workshopc

This week we are excited to be joined by Philadelphia Union U18 head coach Peter McDonnell. He discusses what makes the MLS club so unique when it comes to player development and how the club has created alignment from first team to all youth levels. The complexity of professional development is also a key topic as Peter shares how players balance academics, social media, and the rollercoaster nature of the game, in their journey. A true student of the game, Peter also talks about his experiences with a variety of different coaching course and the benefits of each one.

This week on the MSC Podcast, Gary is joined by Temisan Williams to discuss youth curriculums and academy methodologies. Temisan has coached professionally at 3 Premier League Academies (including Arsenal FC, Tottenham FC. Fulham FC) and also is the founder of the Excellence Academy. In this interview, Temisan discusses the effectiveness of a curriculum, how it can be shaped to suit the demands of the modern game, and what coaches can do to help facilitate the process. Read more about Temisan below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/temisan-williams-msc-bsc-83a40931

We are joined by Real Salt Lake (MLS) assistant coach, Anthony Pulis. With extensive experience in the game, as well as both UEFA Pro Licence and US Soccer Pro Licence, Anthony has worked as both head coach with Miami FC and St Louis FC. He's also held assistant roles at Inter Miami and Orlando City. #coaching #soccer #football #anthonypulis #success #journey #coach #manager #mls #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #modernsoccercoach #soccercoachingdrills #interview #garycurneen #football #futbol #futebol

We were recently joined by Ged Quinn, Academy Director of Barca Residency Academy in Arizona. The Barca style of play has become world renowned over the years, but how do you teach that methodology at the younger ages and, more important, what does it look like when an individual professional pathway is the ultimate goal. Ged provides outstanding insight into the coaching methodology at Barca Academy and how it fits into the landscape of the United States.

Gary is joined by jAFC Wimbledon Academy Manager, Michael Hamilton to discuss player development and club culture. Michael is a forward thinking leader, who is passionate about empowering players to lead and constantly finding ways to make the journey more fulfilling for the player. As you learn in the interview, ideas are not enough for Michael. He believes that true culture is about action and implementation. This is an inspiring inside look at how an ambitious development program can take a different path and earn a great reputation along the way. You can watch Michael's presentation from 2020 here:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/developing-the-self-managing-player-with-michael-hamilton

Gary is joined by David Tenney, High Performance Director at Austin FC (MLS), former Master’s Student and Certified Graduate of the Official School of Tactical Periodisation. David discusses the following: - Tactical periodisation versus periodizing tactics- Linear thinking and coaching- Understanding mental load- Designing exercises to create focus and awarenessPlease leave a Rating and Review if you enjoy it!

Gary is joined by Jaymes Monte from StatsBomb to discuss the role of attacking throw-ins including: - Is there a difference between a long throw and a possession throw? - How can we measure the effectiveness of throw-ins in different areas of the pitch? - Why are Arsenal better than Man City at throw-in efficiency? And much more!!You can read his article on Attacking Throw-Ins:https://statsbomb.com/articles/soccer/measuring-throw-in-success/Check out MSC coaching content: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/blog

Gary is joined by Bernat Mosquera, a coach and analyst who has worked at two Spainish tiers and in China, as well as the aspect of individual development. He discusses the complexity of Positional Play, along with ideas on how coaches can teach it more effectively in their own environments.You can follow Bernat here:www.linkedin.com/in/bernat-mosquera/Please check out the MSC Pre-Season Offer:www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page…eason-bundle

Gary is joined by Experienced Leader in Elite Performance, Matt Willmott. His experience includes Head of Physical Performance at Swansea City Football Club and consultant physical performance coach at football association of Wales (FAW). Head of Fitness and Conditioning at MK Dons and Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach at Leicester City Football Club.In this interview Matt talks about the challenges, solutions and myths around pre-season training. To access Matt's Periodization Presentation, please click below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-pre-season-workshopYou can also contact Matt directly at: m.willmott1@hotmail.com

Gary is joined by Nick Levett to discuss building, improving and even measuring club culture and youth environment. With 14 years at the English FA and professional academy experience, Nick has outstanding insight into the complex landscape of youth and coach development.Nick is currently a director at Rivers of Thinking:riversofthinking.com

Gary is joined by Habersham Central HS head coach, Ric Wallace, to discuss teaching tactics at high school level. From game model fundamentals to leadership development, Ric discusses the unique and complex world of high school coaching and also provides tips on connecting and engaging that age group. Check out the MSC High School Coaches Special Offer Below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/special-offer-msc-high-school-coach-bundle

Gary is joined by Ben Bartlett (Director of Methodology at Houston Dynamo) to discuss the current direction of coaching development and whether we should be asking better questions around how we are learning and communicating the game. As a thought leader in the game, Ben has written two outstanding books called Constraining Football and Connected Coaching. He is also designed and delivered the Elite Soccer Coaching Award - which you can check out on the link below:https://elitesoccercoaching.net/coaching-award

Gary is joined by Tim Keech, co-founder of MRKT Insights, a data-focused football consultancy with clients in the UK and abroad. Tim works alongside clubs to help in a number of areas around data, one of which includes the impact and effectiveness of coaching.Tim shares ways that coaches can be measured, how they can help facilitate the use of data at the club... and when the right time could potentially be to make a coaching change!Check out Tim's work below...https://mrktinsights.com/index.php/2024/06/03/complex-systems-in-football/

Gary is joined by St. Mirren (Scottish Premiership) and Northern Ireland assistant coach, Diarmuid O'Carroll to discuss the multi-faceted challenges of elite coaching. Diarmuid talks about: - Working with young players in pro environments- What separates Conor Gallagher- Building relationship with head coach- Getting most out of coach education- Constantly improving without burn outAnd much more!! Please check out the Modern Soccer Coach Pre-Season Webinar Package: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/special-offer-msc-pre-season-bundle

Gary is joined by Fulham FC academy coach Sherlen Lindsay to discuss mental health and coaching. How do you balance the competition with your personal life? Is happiness really attainable? How do you get that energy back? Does coach education help or hinder the process? June is Men's Mental Health Awareness month and Sherlen provides many ideas and insights that can potentially help coaches navigate the world of competitive coaching and mental health. Check out MSC website for more resources:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/blog

Gary is joined by Jez George, Director of Football at Lincoln City FC,who provides a fascinating insight into the role and culture at the club including: - Long-term planning in a results oriented industry - Recruitment of head coach process- Incorporating data and analysis - Managing relationship with head coach- Creating a game model that engages the community And much more!!Check out MSC Pre-Season Bundle Deal:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/special-offer-msc-pre-season-bundle

Gary is joined by Liam McCartan, coach analyst at Swindon Town FC. Although Liam works in analysis, he also brings an element to the coaching side, focusing on Player Development and extra work on the training pitch. In this interview, Liam discusses how individuals can thrive in a team environment, ways to engage young players with technology, the importance of relationships with staff & players, plus how to help players develop a curiosity towards data.The first ever Modern Soccer Coach Online Course is now live!Certificate in Advanced Tactical Analysis & Coaching MethodologyLink is below…https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/challenge-page/ecourseanalysisOnline course, learn at your own pace and I’m there all to support with a Direct Messaging option for help or feedback. 11 modules and a match assignment.

Gary is joined by Head of Coach Education and Methodology at Czech Football Association, Martin Vlk, to discuss the unique aspect of coaching methodology and the following: - What exactly is it?- How do you improve it? - Where do you start? - What levels need coaching methodology the most?And much more!!!Big Announcement: The first ever Modern Soccer Coach Online Course is launching this week!Certificate in Advanced Tactical Analysis & Coaching Methodology Link is below…https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/challenge-page/ecourseanalysisOnline course, learn at your own pace and I’m there all to support with a Direct Messaging option for help or feedback. 11 modules and a match assignment.

Gary is joined by first team scout at AFC Bournemouth, Francisco Lorenzo. He is a Data Analyst - based in Uruguay, who discusses the following: - How to identify Premier League talent - Bringing data and football together- Art and science of scouting and recruitment- Role data analyst at a professional club- How can a coach incorporate data effectivelyIf you would like more support on analysis, please check out:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysis

Gary is joined by former Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers Head of Player Development, Chris Ramsey, to discuss how coaches can shape elite environments to support and develop the next generation of players. With a phenomenal experience in the game including head coach at Premier League and USL in the United States, Chris outlines his philosophy for youth development and shares ways that coaches can facilitate that in their own clubs. Check out MSC Game Model Webinar Replay below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/designing-a-game-model-live-webinar

Gary is joined by Eamon Devlin, founder of Minute9 where he specifically advises sports teams and coaches on how best to structure and manage the half-time period. Eamon discusses the art and science (research based) half-time insights and answers if they are they under-utilized? Ineffective? And how do coaches improve that critical 15 minutes?Our friends at Veo have kindly asked us to test the new Veo Cam 3 and also sponsored a recent MSC Breakdown where we will took a look at a session that is recorded using the new camera.That session with Santiago Castillo is on our YouTube page and on our website. Please take a look at it and check on this new camera. https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/veo-3-cam-session-attacking-in-final-3rdVeo Cam 3 is basically designed to give AI-powered tools automatically break down your game, so it’s ready for you to watch and analyze. - Automatically follows the action on the field and creates a broadcast-like experience. - Live-stream your game, watch the recording immediately, and bookmark the game’s crucial moments for later – all this and much more with Veo Cam 3.- FASTER UPLOAD SPEED!!!Please contact Gary Curneen with any questions on the software: gary@modernsoccercoach.com

Gary is joined by Rob McKay, Head Coach of Women's Football at University of Manchester, who discusses all the aspects a coach should consider before putting on an effective session: from space to players to equipment, right down to the weather! He also talks about his new book, which provides an in-depth look at how to create your own principles of play to produce quality and relevant coaching points for your practices.Order your copy of Maximize Your Training Sessions below:https://www.amazon.com/Maximise-Your-Training-Sessions-Ever-Changing/dp/1915855152If you enjoy the interview, please let your coaching community know and share on your social platforms! - Many thanks - Gary Curneen

Gary is joined by Jake Henry, Head of Coach Development at Notts County, to discuss the role of overseeing coach development within a club framework.Having also worked at Nottingham forest as Coaching and Development Lead in recent years, Jake share his perspective and insight on:- Providing feedback for coaches- Creating a development plan for coaches- Recruitment of coaches- Successful habits that club coaches can build- Similarities in player and coach developmentAnd much more!!Please check out MSC latest content below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/blog

Gary is joined by Flamengo analyst and coach, Caique Andrade, to discuss the process of player development in Brazil and the role analysis plays. In this interview Caique talks about: - What areas are prioritized with talent identification- Positionalism and Relationism: will it move to youth levels?- Freedom versus Structure in youth environments- The importance of analysts understanding multiple facets of the gameAnd much more!!Follow Caique's work below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caiqueanndrade/Check out Modern Soccer Coach free content below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/blogThis content was created by Gary Curneen.

Gary is joined by UEFA Pro coach, Alex Clapham,to discuss his experiences at the highest levels of the game in Italy, Brazil, Spain, England and Sweden. Alex shares his recent experiences at Vasco da Gama and Genoa, as well as his philosophy around specialization and set-piece coaching. Alex is currently a Tactical Advisor with 777 Partner and also runs the highly acclaimed Cano Football account on Twitter (see below).https://twitter.com/CanoFootballGet your FREE MSC Eight Tactical Build-Up Exercises below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/8-tactical-build-up-exercisesTo request any future MSC Podcast topics, please contact Gary Curneen at gary@modernsoccercoach.com

We are joined by Atlético Madrid academy coach, Simon Goodey, to discuss life at one of the biggest clubs in the world. Having previously worked at Fulham, Bournemouth, Southampton, and Palace, Simon shares his views on player development, coaching curriculums and cultural differences in Spain. Alongside player development, Simon shares his unique journey in coach education taking his UEFA 'A' License in Spain and having to present in a different language. A fascinating insight into development and learning! Please check out new Modern Soccer Coach resources now:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop

Gary is joined by Kristopher O'Hare, who has a unique coach and psychology role at Villarreal CF Academy in Spain. He discusses the role of culture, psychology, and how we can learn to understand and impact both in an elite environment. In addition, Kris discusses life at a La Liga academy and compares it to UK/USA youth development models. To register for the MSC Football Analysis Bootcamp, please click here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/master-the-art-of-football-analysis-with-msc-s-new-bootcamp-starting-in-january

Gary is joined by Lead Academy Scout at Preston North End FC, Darren Rhodes to discuss building an elite level scouting report. Darren is also a current UCFB Student studying Talent Development and talks about: - Where do you start when building a report? - How do you manage subjective and objective information?- How much information is too much? - Where do you start with talent identification at youth level?And much more!! If you would like a copy of Darren's report, please click below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/building-a-scout-reportIf you would like to follow up with Gary Curneen about personal consultation, please email him at: gary@modernsoccercoach.com

Gary is joined by an officially FIFA recognized 'street footballer', Daniel Cappellaro. Having travelled the world as a professional futsal player, Daniel has specialized in 1v1 creativity and discusses how we can bring that back to the game from a youth development standpoint. - Can street football exist in a youth environment? - Is individual coaching transferrable to the game? - Who is doing 1v1 coaching right and why? - What is the future for creativity in a tactically focused game?And much more!!!Check out Daniel's work at: https://d10football.com/Football Careers is exclusively recruiting on behalf of AYSO United, the National Club Program of the American Youth Soccer Organization. AYSO United is seeking applications for its Director of Coaches roles in Santa Clarita and San Diego. The Directors will each oversee a training location and will help the club achieve its goals by supporting AYSO United's coaches, players, and families. Apply through Football Careers' job board at www.footballcareers.com.

We were recently joined on the MSC Podcast by JP Nerbun. He is a bestselling author, leadership coach, and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, a leading global sports-consulting and leadership coaching business. His mission is to support leaders and their teams to achieve their full potential through 1:1 coaching, consulting, and community.Check out JP's new book on Sports Parenting Solutions here: https://amzn.to/413lb8JIn this conversation, JP shares ways that coaches can: - Develop their leadership philosophy, while continuing to grow and evolve- Merge leadership styles with their training methodologyGrow and strengthen relationships with parents- Empower their team to help establish, support, and drive high standardsCreate an effective feedback system and manage it layer by layer

We were recently joined on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast by Oly Town FC head coach, Liviu Bird, to discuss the implementation of Game Models. The focus of the discussion is around the complexity of a model and how best to implement it when a season is condensed, like perhaps a summer development league or a college season. In the interview, Liviu gave his insights on the following areas: - What is the first step towards planning a Game Model? - What separates one Game Model from another? - Where do coaches make mistakes communicating their Game Model? - How do you judge the success of a Game Model after a game? And Much More!!!!You can get your copy of Liviu's game model examples below...

Gary is joined by Michael Quinn, a former professional goalkeeper and lead author from Dublin City University, who has proven for the first time that goalkeepers perceive the world very differently from both outfield players and individuals with no football experience.Their groundbreaking study - which has just been published in the international journal Current Biology - is just the start of the conversation for Michael, who feels like we are just scratching the surface on the world of goalkeeping development. In this interview Michael discusses:- How auditory senses may be just as important as visual ones- Why cognitive load may impact goalkeeping- What effect this will have at the highest level- Ways that youth goalkeeping coaches can maximize their environment Any much more!!You can read the full article here:https://www.dcu.ie/science-and-health/news/2023/oct/dcu-research-reveals-goalkeepers-really-are-different

Gary is joined by football coach and writer, Jamie Hamilton, to discuss a topic which he has written extensively about in recent months.... and has had a huge effect on the coaching community.Is Fernando Diniz system at Fluminense exactly what football fans and coaches need at the moment? What are the differences between positionism and relationism? Is positional play a more restrictive and controlling style of football? Do we really need the future game to be as tactically structured as it is becoming? All this and more!!Check out Jamie's blog below:https://medium.com/@stirlingj1982Follow Jamie on Twitter below: https://twitter.com/stirling_jCheck out new MSC eBook:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/30-high-intensity-passing-exercises

Gary is joined by Ted Suihkonen, Director of Player Development of ice hockey side EVZ in Switzerland, to discuss the differences in player development and decision making between soccer and hockey. With a unique approach to player development and extensive experience at the professional and youth ranks in Russia, USA and Sweden, Ted discusses the following: - Technique versus Skill- 'Skeleton' model of development- Coach impact on the sidelines- Decision making in a free flowing gameAnd much more!!Looking for session ideas? Check out new MSC 30 High Tempo Passing Exercises below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/30-high-intensity-passing-exercises

Gary is again joined by Ally Bain, an academy coach who has also recently moved onto the analysis side and scouting side with Insight Analysis (see info below).This week we discuss a popular coaching challenge:How do coaches deal with the pressure of youth soccer? Please check out Ally's Insight Analysis work below:insightanalysis.net/Check out new MSC 30 High Tempo Passing Exercises below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/30-high-intensity-passing-exercises

Gary is joined by Ally Bain, an academy coach who has also recently moved onto the analysis side and scouting side with Insight Analysis (see info below).This week we discuss a popular coaching challenge: How to deal with different ability levels in a team?We are excited to team up with SportsLab360 for this episode. As a coach, it feels like you always need more time to teach your players all these different concepts, but not when you use SportsLab360. Assign their interactive modules to your players outside of training time so they can continue the learning process. We have a special offer for coaches in this podcast!!sportslab360.com/Please check out Ally's Insight Analysis work below:https://insightanalysis.net/

Gary is joined by Jack Cassidy to discuss ways that coaches can add a little more detail and relevance to the preparation on their training sessions. Jack's current role is as Senior Professional Development Phase Coach (U21) & Pathways Manager at Cambridge United FC and he recently created a document where he researched all the goals scored in the Premier League. You can access Jack's document below:https://heyzine.com/flip-book/PremierLeagueGoalsTechnicalReport-JackCassidy

Gary is joined by highly acclaimed sport psychologist Dan Abrahams, to discuss something that is often overlooked in coaching: How should you manage game day messaging?

Dan discusses ways that coaches can optimize their time with their time prior to the game itself and shares techniques that coaches can use with their players on match day.

Please check out Modern Soccer Coach website for more FREE resources: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/blog

Gary is joined by Ivan Militar, Academy Director at El Paso Locomotive, a professional club in the USL. With his experience at the prestigious Barca Residency Academy in Casa Grande, Ivan discusses the process of building and implementing a similar playing philosophy in a different culture.

He also talks about...

'Personifying' Values as a Leader
Having a mindset of adaption
Connecting a community around the game
Aligning academics and soccer
Differences in training methodology at youth level
Do's and Don'ts of Rondos!

And much more!!!

We are excited to team up with SportsLab360 for this episode. As a coach, it feels like you always need more time to teach your players all these different concepts, but not when you use SportsLab360. Assign their interactive modules to your players outside of training time so they can continue the learning process. We have a special offer for coaches in this podcast!! https://sportslab360.com/

Gary is joined by current Borussia Dortmund Talent Coach, Otto Addo, to discuss the pathway at the club and the processes that go into developing a first team player at the club.

A former player with Dortmund, Mainz and Ghana, Otto, was also on the sideline as head coach for Ghana in the recent World Cup in Qatar. In the interview he discusses:

Role of Video at Dortmund Academy
Haaland working on his weaknesses at young age
Individual meetings with Jude Bellingham
Youth coaches facilitating learning in training sessions

You can watch the full webinar at: https://apfa.io/

Gary is joined team facilitator, Molly Grisham, to discuss an aspect of the leadership that is so critical, but often overlooked: conflict.

Molly presented some ideas and ways that coaches can improve their ability to embrace these difficult moments, facilitate solutions, and guide individuals through personal development at the same time. In her work with Coach Ready, Molly helps guide coaches through aspects of leadership that are often neglected in coach education. In this presentation, she discusses way in which coaches can effectively navigate around certain situations, become more aware of managing different types of personalities, and how to gain a greater understanding of the leader’s tendencies in conflict and how important that is.

Check out Coach Ready below: https://go.mollygrisham.com/coach-ready

Gary recently hosted a live webinar discussion to cover one of the greatest challenges for coaches at all levels: how to get everyone aligned to the collective goals of the team, both on and off the pitch.

We were joined by John O'Sullivan (Founder of Changing the Game Project) and Jerry Lynch (Founder of Way of Champions), who shared insights and ideas for coaches looking to strengthen relationships within their environment and maximize the contribution of everyone in the group. They also discuss their new book, The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life...

Available here: https://changingthegameproject.mykajabi.com/the-champion-teammate

Gary was recently joined by Stevie Grieve on the tactical webinar alongside Association of Professional Soccer Analysts (APFA). This was the Q&A interview after the presentation. Stevie has experience at the professional level and is currently working at SJK Akatemia (Ykkonen) in Finland, Stevie shared insights around how coaches can integrate match analysis with their game models and provide ideas around more effective and consistent processes that coaches can implement throughout. You can watch the full presentation below:https://apfa.io/Also - Check out MSC 30 High-Intensity Pressing Exercises eBook:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-30-high-intensity-pressing-exercises

Having a game plan to manage yourself in the online world could be one of the most under-rated skills that a coach needs to develop in 2023. Communicating, connecting, and engaging with others can help grow coaching careers and improve your staffing. We are joined in this interview by Football Careers director, Piero Carrino, to discuss some of the ways that coaches can manage and maximize their online resume and branding. Football Careers have been kind enough to offer MSC podcast listeners a 20% discount on their products using the code MSC20 at the checkout. Click below to see more:www.footballcareers.com/

Gary was recently joined by former Italy and Juventus analyst and assistant coach, Antonio Gagliardi. Antonio was on Roberto Mancini's Euro 2020 winning staff with Italy and discussed match preparation and scouting in tournament competitions, as well as his experiences in data and connecting coaching to analysis.In this interview he discusses how Italy communicated their game model with their players, overloading players tactically, adapting to opponent's but keeping principles consistent, and much more!!This was part of a Friday webinar with APFA. Please join us in Philly with APFA on May 17-18 for the MLS Opposition Analysis Course. Centered around an MLS game, the event will focus on opposition analysis, and attendees will hear from technical staff members from either team both before and after the match. Combined with the APFA course in Opposition Scouting & Analysis, participants will forgo the usual requirement of reporting on a professional team, and instead conduct interactive group work on the day of the game on either DC United or the Philadelphia Union.Use the code event10 for 10% OFF..... Limited spots available! Register below:https://apfa.io/immersive-analysis-event-17-may/

As part of our Friday webinars with APFA, we were recently joined by Alessandro Davite, an analyst who has worked with some of the best coaches in the world in Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Luciano Spalletti. Prior to Roma, where he was a first-team match analyst, Alessandro was based in Milan where he studied at the University of Milan while also working with the AC Milan academy teams as an analyst. He then worked with Torino and Inter Milan. We talked with Alessandro about his journey to the professional level, the tactical culture in Italy, as well as some insights around tactical preparation and weekly processes as an analyst. This interview was an interactive format with coaches in attendance having the opportunity to get involved in the discussion.To listen to the full 65 minute interview for FREE, please go to:https://apfa.io/

Gary was recently joined by author and FA tutor, Peter Prickett, who has a decade of experience coaching with various organizations and was was one of the first coaches in England to obtain the UEFA B Futsal qualification. Peter has written extensively on the 3v3 methodology fits at youth level and is currently studying for a Masters in Performance Football Coaching. The topic of discussion for this interview was Peter's new book - 3v3 Inspired by Legends. With 150 training games, Peter's new book combines the advantages of increased touches, heightened decision-making, and greater ball contacts with motivation and inspiration to develop players faster and better. Players want to play like their heroes!You can order the book below:https://amzn.to/3FAUBKlYou can also see the video sessions in the book below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9laJGyCZ0I4&t=935sDon't forget to get you NL Tactical Board on the link below and use the code MSC20 for 20% OFF until March 31!!!https://nltacticalboard.com/

Gary is joined by Lee Picton, current International Academy Director of South Shields International Academy, based in the north east of England. Lee is a UEFA 'A' licensed coach, who also worked at Newcastle United Academy for five years. Lee discusses ways to facilitate academic growth alongside football and shares his exciting new project - new professional international academy programme launching at the University of Sunderland in partnership with South Shields FC.The South Shields FC International Academy programme, which starts this September, will allow players from any gender to combine a UK degree with professional soccer development. Through this bespoke development programme, students will be given the opportunity to receive a professional “elite” academy coaching programme with South Shields FC while studying a three-year internationally recognized degree or post-graduate programme at the University. To find out more, please go to:https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/international/international-football-academy/To contact Lee please find his email below:lee.picton@southshieldsfc.co.uk

Gary is joined by former Glasgow Rangers, Wolves, Derby, Celtic and Scotland center forward, Kenny Miller. With over 200 goals at the highest level, Kenny talks about how he views the forward position in the game today and ways that coaches can improve both teams and individuals. Fresh from his UEFA PRO License and experience at Huddersfield, Kenny also gives his insights and perspectives into his coaching journey and discusses his aims and objectives on the sidelines. This podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialise in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. In addition to their specialist recruitment services they support candidates at all levels in the game with professionally designed football resumes.They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 20% discount on their marketing products using the code MSC20 at the checkout.Check them out at www.footballcareers.com/curriculum-vitaes/

Gary is joined by one of the leading practitioners in scanning and decision making in Kevin McGreskin. With experience at the youth and senior professional levels, Kevin has developed a specific methodology to increase scanning and improve game awareness, to provide players with the tools to make better decisions. In the webinar, Kevin shared the details of his eyeQ philosophy and practices that use simple constraints which force players to scan more frequently and read the game situation. If you would like to watch the full interview, just click below...https://apfa.io/apfa-modern-soccer-coach-scanning-improving-awareness-with-kevin-mcgreskin/You can also check out Kevin's scanning book below: https://shop.soccertutor.com/scanning-train-it-develop-game-awareness/st-b057

Gary was recently joined by Sammy Lander to discuss the role of the Substitution Coach, empowering those players, improving awareness of roles, and ways that coaches can perhaps get more energy from the bench. In the 2019/20 season, Sammy became the first game’s first specialist substitute coach with AFC Wimbledon and shared his experiences and insights during this live interview. This was an event that we did the APFA. If you would like to watch the full interview, just click below and watch for FREE!!https://apfa.io/apfa-modern-soccer-coach-the-role-of-the-substitution-coach-with-sammy-lander/

We were recently joined by assistant boys director at Louisville City FC Academy, Guillermo Sanchez, to discuss his thoughts and philosophies around session design. Guillermo holds a USSF A License and has a phenomenal ranged of experiences within the game. After his playing career, he has coached at the pro level in Venezuela, India, Paraguay, Bolivia, and in the MLS with Orlando City. He also holds a masters degree in sports psychology and does consultation work with coaches, players and parents around the technical and mental side of the game. Get the full session plan for FREE below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/youth-build-up-session-with-guillermo-sanchezThis podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialise in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. In addition to their specialist recruitment services they support candidates at all levels in the game with professionally designed football resumes.They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 20% discount on their marketing products using the code MSC20 at the checkout.Check them out at www.footballcareers.com/curriculum-vitaes/ Check out Guillermo's website below: https://www.guillermocoach.com/

Last week, we partnered up with APFA (Association of Professional Football Analysts) in our series of 'Friday interviews' was on the topic of college recruitment and the role of data. Our guests were Chris Rich, head coach of UNC-Greensboro, and Katelyn Longino, who is the assistant coach at University of Iowa.The full 60 minute interview is available on the APFA website. Just click below, start an account and watch for FREE!!https://t.co/4G1v2jzCan

Gary is joined by Jen Klein, Head Coach of the University of Michigan, who discusses ways that coaches can manage their environment, particularly in regards to staffing. During the interview, Jen gives fantastic insight on:- Establishing roles and responsibilities of staff- Delegation and empowering your staff - Staff feedback and development - Hiring and recruiting your staff And much more!!This podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialise in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. In addition to their specialist recruitment services they support candidates at all levels in the game with professionally designed football resumes.They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 20% discount on their marketing products using the code MSC20 at the checkout.Check them out at www.footballcareers.com/curriculum-vitaes/

Gary is joined by Jack Ross, UEFA Pro License and former head coach of Dundee United, Hibs, St Mirren and Sunderland. He talks about his experiences of building and executing a flexible football philosophy and offers insights on how to communicate and manage it when the pressure is on. This podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialise in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. In addition to their specialist recruitment services they support candidates at all levels in the game with professionally designed football resumes. They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 20% discount on their marketing products using the code MSC20 at the checkout. Check them out at https://www.footballcareers.com/curriculum-vitaes/

Gary is joined by Matt Ford - Academy Coach at Charlotte FC and Set-Piece Analyst. Matt has shared some analysis around World Cup tactical trends and how do they impact our coaching, specifically at youth level.If you enjoy this conversation… we are having an end of year MSC Special on Wednesday, December 28th at 2pm EST (7pm UK time). Matt and Gary will be breaking down one of the greatest finals of all-time: Argentina v France and where was the game tactically won and lost?During the webinar, they will also share some processes around analysisIf you enjoy that side of the game and would like to join the discussion or get some tips around analysis, please join us - link is below...https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/world-cup-final-tactical-insights-webinar

Gary is joined by Jon Mackenzie, highly acclaimed writer and presenter for Tifo Football. As one of the leading analysts in the online space, Jon discusses the difference between doing tactical analysis on social media and working for a club… and what can one potentially learn from the other.If you are looking to learn more about Tactical Analysis and get involved in a new community of analysts please check out APFA (Association of Professional Football Analysts) on the link belowhttps://apfa.ioAlso, we’ve just released a new session book:Modern Soccer Coach 20 Scanning Exercises If you are looking for session ideas around awareness and decision making, please check it out below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-20-scanning-training-exercises-ebook

Creating a game plan to navigate around the job market could be one of the most beneficial things a coach can do. MSC has just started a new partnership with Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialize in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. We are joined in this interview by Football Careers director, Piero Carrino, to discuss some of the biggest mistakes coaches make in building their resume.- How long should it be? - What should be included? - How many references do you need? And much more!!!Football Careers have been kind enough to offer MSC podcast listeners a 20% discount on their products using the code MSC20 at the checkout. Click below to see more:https://www.footballcareers.com/

Gary is joined by Joe Hickman, Video Analyst currently working at Real Salt Lake in MLS. Joe has a very interesting journey - having worked in the college game and is heavily involved in youth soccer too. He talks about life as MLS Analyst, processes at Real Salt Lake, what kind of analysis processes he would go back and do at college and career advice for people looking to progress in the analysis world. Todays podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialize in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe.They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 10% discount on their products using the code MSC10 at the checkout. Check them out at https://www.footballcareers.com/

David Selini joins us to discuss effective ways to connect session design to tactical principles. He is a UEFA A Licensed coach and assistant coach at IFK Värnamo who play in the top tier of Swedish football

David discusses specific exercises, training methodology, and gives a fantastic insight into how to be consistent and creative on the training pitch.

You can watch the full interview here... https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/session-design-with-david-selini

AND DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT KEYFRAME... www.keyframesports.com/

Gary is joined by Stefan Peter to discuss the role of pressure in youth sports and how coaches can help. Stefan grew up in Austria, was a former player, and has now moved onto coaching and working with athletes from all over the world online.

Stefan has generously sponsored this episode and he has some excellent resources that he’s also giving away,,, please check out the full workbook which is available to download for FREE below: https://www.stefanpetercoaching.com/

This offer will be available until the end of the year

Also he has another special offer for listeners with 10% off his coaching program

Two more things he would like to exclusively offer to our listeners:

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People feel I really listen to them.
I have many friends and acquaintances.
I spend a lot of time doing things to help others.
I’m good at solving people’s problems.
I find it easy to change tasks.
I live in the real world and tend not to daydream.
I get through stressful situations without a lot of anxiety.
I’m thoughtful, and I carefully plan my reaction to things.
I tend to look at the bright side of things.
I’m usually happy.

2) 10% additional discount on the online coaching program on his website below: https://www.stefanpetercoaching.com/

Oliver Gage joins Gary to discuss the world of analysis at the professional level, with an emphasis on how young analysts can build their resume and career effectively.

Oliver has worked at the professional level for a number of years in England with Sheffield Wednesday, MLS with Houston Dynamo, and Canada with Canadian Premier League. He has also recently launched a new analysis community called APFA (Association of Professional Football Analysts) and talks about the goals and objectives of that project.

To join Olly's new APFA project, please go to: https://apfa.io/

Gary is joined by Joined by Brian McDermott, a former professional player and coach, who has managed Leeds United and Reading in the Premier League.

But at the highest level it wasn’t what it seemed…

Brian has recently talked about his battles with anxiety, depression and alcohol and has some powerful posts about that on LinkedIn. In this interview he gives perspective on his experiences, as well as advice for coaches who may be struggling with similar issues.

AND DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT KEYFRAME... https://www.keyframesports.com/

Gary is joined by Adam Thornton, author of the new book 'Gerrard’s Blueprint' which takes an in-depth, inside look at Steven Gerrard’s tactical work at Glasgow Rangers in his three years there, culminating in a league title win in 2020.

After reading the book, Gary wants to take a look at three specific areas in Gerrard's system...

Pressing… Positional rotation Midfield Balance (this is a very interesting one!!)

You can order your copy of the book below... https://heartandhand.co.uk/gerrards-blueprint/

Also huge thanks to Keyframe for teaming up with on another interview.. https://www.keyframesports.com/

Gary is joined by Fulham FC Data Scientist, Julio Costa, to discuss the role of a data scientist at a club. Julio's inspiring journey and football background brings a different angle on the role of data and he discusses how to balance the following:

Coaching and data
Youth and pro development
Social media and real life

And much more!

We are excited to team up with Keyframe for this episode. If you are a coach looking to improve your video work, Keyframe are high quality, easy to use, and affordable!!!

Check out Keyframe below: https://www.keyframesports.com/

Gary is joined by former Manchester United player and director of Football Fun Factory, Luke Chadwick. Luke discusses the culture at United, alongside Roy Keane and David Beckham, and how that experience has shaped his thinking for impacting the next generation of players that he's now working with.

Check out Football Fun Factory below: https://thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/

Get Your FREE MSC eBooks: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop

Gary is joined by Jack Rolfe to discuss one of the most complex challenges for youth coaches today: creating an environment where coaches can facilitate decision making, communication and creativity for young players.

Jack is the founder of The Coaching Lab and has created some forward thinking resources for coaches in this area. His MatchPlay Cards are used by coaches from grassroots to the world's best at West Ham, Liverpool and Rangers FC Academies. The MatchPlay Cards can be added into small sided games, and also shared with parents to help set player targets.

Check them out online at www.thecoachinglab.org and socials @The_CoachingLab

Gary is joined by UEFA 'A' coach and acclaimed writer, Jamie Hamilton, to discuss Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi and his in-possession system.

Jamie discusses how De Zerbi 'breaks the rules' of traditional thinking by:

Provoking a press rather than avoiding pressure
Exposing team to 'high risk' in build-up
Keeping players narrow in build rather than wide
Slowing game down rather than opting for tempo

The conversation then progresses into why variety and thinking outside the box are so important, both to player and coach development in the game today.

Check out Jamie's article here: https://medium.com/@stirlingj1982/dangerous-provocations-79acd3a890f

Sign up for MSC Set-Piece webinar with Andy Parslow: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/live-msc-set-piece-webinar-with-andy-parslow

Order MSC 20 Attacking Training Sessions eBook: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/attacking-training-sessions

Gary is joined by Swansea City Set-Piece Coach, Andy Parslow, to talk about the role of a specialist coach at a pro club. Andy has also worked at AFC Wimbledon as a first-team restarts coach, as well as academy coaching at Luton, Wycombe, Watford, and Brentford.

Please join us for a MSC Set-Piece Webinar with Andy on July 26. During the webinar, Andy will break down the processes required for building successful set-piece framework and share some insights towards session design, as well as weekly planning and review. All coaches who register will receive an on-demand copy of the webinar and have access to the replay at any time. Register below:

https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/live-msc-set-piece-webinar-with-andy-parslow

Was there more to David Beckham's game than crossing and free-kicks? Football writer, Ryan Quinn, takes a look at his role in the 1999 Manchester United treble winning season.

Link to full article: https://theconventionalplaymaker.wordpress.com/2022/05/17/retro-analysis-david-beckhams-role-in-the-1998-99-treble-season/

NEW MSC ebook out now: 20 Attacking Training Session Plans that are broken into three phases: build-up, midfield progression, and goal-scoring.

Over 60 exercises in total, all designed with a specific tactical objective.

Link below to get your copy: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/attacking-training-sessions?fbclid=IwAR2mN7x5bgvq0ZiYbH7orZMG6wqVK_aRT37MS-avwx7YlOxY8uwj9KRr9TU

Gary is joined by Mike Brown, Head of Physical Performance at Bodo Glimt in the Norwegian league. Bodo made the headlines last year for beating Celtic and Roma in the Europa League and play an ultra-aggressive style of play, both in and out of possession.

Mike discusses the planning and management of the physical side of Bodo Glimt's game model and talks about:

Periodization for a high pressing team
Scheduling and planning in short and long-term
Getting buy-in from players
Managing loads throughout the season
Creating a 'no excuse' environment
Competing against Jose Mourinho and Roma

Mike has also delivered a webinar for Marcus Walfridson which we used for research below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj5I_Em8FqM&t=1518s

In a new MSC Podcast feature, Gary looks at Manchester City's Premier League win and how Pep Guardiola versus Jurgen Klopp should be looked at by coaches:

Can we appreciate both teams?
Is outcome bias holding back the coaching community?
How does this relate to youth coaching?

If you would like a topic discussed in these short podcasts, please contact Gary at gary@modernsoccercoach.com

You can support the work at MSC below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop

Gary is joined by Oliver Hopkins, a writer for The Analyst, to discuss a recent article he has written on tactical trends of different leagues.

Gary has tons of questions like: If the Premier League is more slower and intricate than lower leagues, how does it have more goals per game?

The article is below: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2022/04/how-does-the-style-of-football-change-as-you-journey-down-the-english-football-league/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq9hfoF8yi4

If you enjoy the work, please support MSC and check out our coaching books and webinars here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop

Gary is joined by Khano Smith, who is currently an assistant coach for USL Championship club Birmingham Legion and has also worked as an assistant coach in the NWSL for the Orlando Pride. He's also a former professional player at New England Revolution, Lincoln City, and has represented the Bermuda national team 33 times.

We talk about the art of being an assistant coach:

Creating the relationship with head coach
Facilitating positive and negative news to your head coach
Balancing the support role with the players
Lessons from the late great Paul Mariner
And much more!

Please check out Modern Soccer Coach new book: Detail – if you enjoy the podcast, we breakdown a ton of interviews relating to game models, data, development, psychology, leadership and staffing….. and look at how they all work together. Get your copy now on the link below:

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Gary is joined by Damon Shaw, a professional futsal coach who has worked at the professional level in England, Malta, Spain and Malaysia. He has also worked as an analyst for Solomon Island recent Futsal World Cup.

In this interview he discusses his fascinating journey in the game, the ups and downs of working at the professional level, and a brilliant insight to some specific futsal topics…

Also, Modern Soccer Coach book Detail is now available to ship to US, Europe and Australia… if you enjoy the podcast and you want to read more and support the work we do, please order now below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/modern-soccer-coach-detail

Gary is joined by Abdul Faisal Chibsah, who recently started a new role as High Performance Specialist at FIFA.

He was recently Head of Academy Recruitment at Charlotte FC (MLS) and also worked as Regional Academy Scout at Philadelphia Union (MLS).

He talks about identifying talent at youth level, the importance of environment, projecting talent in ten years, and what it's like working alongside Arsene Wenger in his new role!!

NEW MODERN SOCCER COACH BOOK: DETAIL IS OUT NOW!!!!

Find out more and get your copy below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/modern-soccer-coach-detail

Gary is joined by head coach of Philadelphia Union II, Marlon LeBlanc, to discuss the differences between college and pro environments in the US. Having spent fourteen successful seasons at West Virginia University, few better understand the dynamics of player development better than Marlon.

NEW MODERN SOCCER COACH BOOK: DETAIL IS OUT NOW!!!!

Find out more and get your copy below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/modern-soccer-coach-detail

Gary is joined by Nate Weiss, Individual Development Coach at VfB Stuttgart in Germany's Bundesliga. He shares his journey from playing college soccer in US with NC State, to playing professionally in Europe, and then transitioning to the individual development side of the game.

NEW MODERN SOCCER COACH BOOK: DETAIL IS OUT NOW!!!!

Find out more and get your copy below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/new-msc-book-out-now-detail

Gary is joined by Candice Fabry, Founder and Mentor at Fearless & Capable – a female led mentorship program for women working in sport. She also has extensive experience as a coach and in the coach education world as well.

Candice talks about life – balance and coaching:

Is it possible or just a myth?
How can we manage the hectic world of coaching and family life?
How important is happiness in your work?

All this and more in this conversation..

Please subscribe on YouTube for more FREE MSC content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU_n6cNknf6JlgnoVWEyTWw

Also check out Candice's work at Fearless and Capable: https://www.fearlessandcapable.com/site/about

Gary is joined by Head of Performance Analysis at Maccabi Haifa FC, Adam David. He has also worked in analysis and scouting for Hapoel Tel Aviv FC and Performance Analyst in Chelsea academy.

Adam shares his insight into the role of video analysis at professional level, and the journey in terms of what it takes to get there including:

Ways to connect with players on video analysis
Communicating with coaching staff
Linking video analysis to data and scouting
Getting a job at a professional club
Building frameworks and structures around analysis

This podcast is brought to you by Spiideo. Spiideo is a complete video solution with automated capture, used for analyzing and live streaming soccer. It's always live and ready to go, an unparalleled tool,easy to use, so you can focus on what matters - coaching your team.

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Gary is joined by David Charlton to discuss 'Demystifying Mental Toughness'. David is the Owner of Inspiring Sporting Excellence and is a HCPC Sports and Exercise Psychologist. You can check out his work at https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/

This is part two of the interview… part one is David interviewing Gary on a coaches viewpoint on the mental side of the game. The interview is available below: https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/demystifying-mental-toughness-podcast/

Huge thank you to all the coaches who attended our recent MSC Virtual HS Coaches Conference on January 8 – 12 presenters throughout the day. If you missed it, you can get on-demand access and all the replays at: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/virtual-high-school-coaches-conference

Gary previews the upcoming MSC Virtual High School Coaches Conference on Saturday, January 8th with Todd Beane, Donna Fishter, Cody Royle, Bri Brown and Nicole Surdyka.

You can find out more and register for the event here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/virtual-high-school-coaches-conference

To read more about the presenters: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/msc-high-school-virtual-conference-2022

Gary is joined by a panel of High School soccer coaches: Nick Martin, Nicole Arsenault, Dan Rudolph, and Adam Scott, to discuss the specific challenges that they face throughout the high school season.

This podcast is in preparation for the MSC Virtual High School Coaches Conference on January 8th. There will be a full day of online presentations from some of the best presenters in the world! Please take advantage of the early registration special on the link below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/virtual-high-school-coaches-conference

We are also joined by Ulearnbly founder, Gerard Jones. Ulearnbly is an Online Learning space for Coaching. Please check out their courses below: https://ulearnbly.com/

Gary is joined by Greece assistant coach, Michael Valkanis, to discuss his role during the recent World Cup qualification period. A former professional and Australia national team player, Michael has also worked as head coach with Melbourne City and assistant coach with PEC Zwolle in the Dutch Eredivisie.

During the interview Michael discusses:

The importance of flexibility in a game model
Experience of coaching against Sergio Busquets
Importance of tempo and intensity in Greece training sessions
Building strong team spirit in a national team camp
The 'Gladiator Arena' of coaching today

And much more!!!

On Saturday, January 8th, Modern Soccer Coach will host our inaugural online High School Coaches Conference, aimed at specifically at coaches working with high school aged players (14-18 years old). The aim of the one-day event will be for coaches to get a toolkit of resources that they can use for the upcoming season. We will have world class presenters sharing their insights into specific aspects of the game including science, training, skill development, culture, goalkeeping, and analysis. If you are a high school coach, please join us for this virtual conference where you can access coaching content and training to help you learn, grow and enjoy the season ahead with your team.

Tickets: Click below to get Early Registration Special - ONLY $40 before December 20, 2021

https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/virtual-high-school-coaches-conference

Gary is joined by the first Iranian-American to carry a FIFA A coaching license, Kat Khosrowyar. She is the former Iran Under 19 National team Head Coach and was nominated best coach of Asia in 2019.

In this interview she discusses....

Growing Iranian women’s league from 40 women to over 2 million
Changing FIFA legislation on religious head-wear
Developing players at international level
Recent help in rescuing Afghan female soccer players from Taliban

And more!!

If you enjoy this episode, please give it a shout-out on social media!

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Gary is back for a new series and is joined by Programme Leader in Football Coaching & Management at UCFB, Chester City Lead Coach (U9s-U14s) and author of 'The Intelligent Soccer Coach' Carl Wild.

Carl discusses how coaches can improve their preparation, execution, and review of training sessions, as well as tips on how to improve connecting with players and designing sessions to suit and challenge every age group.

'The Intelligent Soccer Coach' is available now on Amazon on the link below... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intelligent-Soccer-Coach-Player-Centered-Confident/dp/1782552251

Please check out Gary Curneen's new Ebook on Positional Exercises for Forwards on the link below... https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/25-positional-exercises-for-forwards

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The Intelligent Soccer Coach: Player-Centered Sessions to Develop Confident, Creative Players

Gary is joined by England Futsal Team Head Coach & technical performance manager, Michael Skubala, to discuss lessons and detail from the futsal game including:

Facilitating decision making in the game
Managing an average of 80 substitutions per game
Technical and tactical demands of world class futsal players
Coaching accountability in moments of transition
'My Game, Our Game, Your Game' tactical methodology

And much more!!!

If you are a coach who is looking for tactical analysis software, we highly recommend KeyFrame. They are one of the most efficient, effective and affordable solutions for coaches looking to build graphics and animations alongside their analysis work and are perfect for player meetings and remote learning. Click on the link below to find out more: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/wide-attacking-rotations-in-a-4-3-3

To check out a little more about Michael's work with England, here is a fantastic article detailing his culture and environment there: https://thebootroom.thefa.com/resources/interviews/mike-skubala/my-coaching-philosophy

Gary is joined by Lead Sports Scientist – Southampton FC Womens and Girls. She has also recently worked as first team sport scientist at Southampton, as well as the academy at Southampton and Aston Villa.

In this interview, she gives fantastic insight here around the topic of pre-season training with tips for coaches as well as insights from her journey and career.

This podcast is sponsored by our good friends at HEJA. (go.heja.app/msc)

On Heja’s free team management app, You can see exactly who reads the information you send out and, unlike whatsapp or a group chat, you can organise your training times and details using a separate team calendar within the app that’s easy for everyone to view, meaning those all important dates and times do not get lost in a buzzing group chat.

Surprisingly, Heja is actually free-to-use for your whole team, and we recommend you download it now and give it a go to save yourself some time and get your team better organised and all together this season.

You can search in your App Store for Heja, or just click the link here: (go.heja.app/msc)

Gary is joined by Hartford Athletic head coach, Harry Watling, to discuss his transition from working with youth players to senior professionals.

Before managing the USL club, Harry has worked at Chelsea, West Ham, and Milwall academies. He discusses:

Individual development plans and how to they transfer to professional levels
Role of mentors who have helped challenge and support him
Session design and the processes he has in place with staff and match schedules

And much more!!

This podcast is sponsored by our good friends at HEJA. (go.heja.app/msc)

On Heja’s free team management app, You can see exactly who reads the information you send out and, unlike whatsapp or a group chat, you can organise your training times and details using a separate team calendar within the app that’s easy for everyone to view, meaning those all important dates and times do not get lost in a buzzing group chat.

Surprisingly, Heja is actually free-to-use for your whole team, and we recommend you download it now and give it a go to save yourself some time and get your team better organised and all together this season.

You can search in your App Store for Heja, or just click the link here: (go.heja.app/msc)

Gary is joined by Tactical and Video Analyst from Statsbomb, Carlon Carpenter, to discuss ways that college and club coaches can plan to maximize and communicate their analysis for the upcoming season.

Carlon shares his experiences as an analyst from US Youth National Team and University of Virginia, as well as his insights from Statsbomb to help coaches in the following areas:

Make analysis work on a limited budget
Organized your staffing effectively
Link analysis to your training exercises
Communicate effectively as an analyst
Build post-game review process for the team and staff

And much more!!

This podcast is sponsored by our good friends at HEJA. (go.heja.app/msc)

On Heja’s free team management app, You can see exactly who reads the information you send out and, unlike whatsapp or a group chat, you can organise your training times and details using a separate team calendar within the app that’s easy for everyone to view, meaning those all important dates and times do not get lost in a buzzing group chat.

Surprisingly, Heja is actually free-to-use for your whole team, and we recommend you download it now and give it a go to save yourself some time and get your team better organised and all together this season.

You can search in your App Store for Heja, or just click the link here: (go.heja.app/msc)

Gary is joined by Karl Marius Aksum to discuss a very unique topic. Karl is a current PhD Candidate researching Visual Perception in Elite Football. He has a Master's Degree in Coaching and Psychology and wrote his Master's thesis on visual perception in real football match play on AFC Ajax players, aged 14-20, from where I received the highest possible grade He also has a Bachelor's Degree in Football Coaching.

He discusses:

Importance of scanning and visual awareness
Difference between scanning and fixation
Exercises that help develop better awareness
If rondo's actually make scanning worse
How to implement better processes in our youth environments

And much more!

This podcast is sponsored by our good friends at HEJA. (https://go.heja.app/msc)

On Heja’s free team management app, You can see exactly who reads the information you send out and, unlike whatsapp or a group chat, you can organise your training times and details using a separate team calendar within the app that’s easy for everyone to view, meaning those all important dates and times do not get lost in a buzzing group chat.

Surprisingly, Heja is actually free-to-use for your whole team, and we recommend you download it now and give it a go to save yourself some time and get your team better organised and all together this season.

You can search in your App Store for Heja, or just click the link here: (https://go.heja.app/msc)

Gary is joined by Sanjeev Parmar, a youth development expert who runs Futuro Soccer Academy in Ottawa, Canada. He has a unique approach and philosophy around development and talks about the following:

Training exercises that engage the players
Being competitive without focusing on result
Importance of physical training alongside technical
Educating parents in the process

And much more!!!

We have teamed up with Wildkard for this podcast.

Wildkard's all-in-one app empowers you to manage your team or club, plus create social engagement directly with players. Your team can stay connected beyond game-time with blazingly-fast features like chat, virtual challenges, game recaps, and profiles. They've recently launched club management so you can easily manage 100s of teams, delegate responsibility, and communicate with everyone in your club simply. A desktop version of club management comes out mid-June - where you can import thousands of teams, events, and rosters in one click, and manage your entire club comfortably on your computer.

If you sign-up for the summer and fall season with Wildkard, you will get it for FREE plus get grandfathered in.

Use the link below to sign-up.

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Gary is joined by Eric Laurie who is currently working in Norway, Molde FK in the Norwegian Eliteserien, as Head of Academy Performance Analysis and a coach on the U16 staff. Eric discusses analysis at youth level as well as the career path for a young analyst in the professional game.

This podcast is sponsored by Wildkard.Wildkard is the industry's 1st social and admin platform for teams. With Wildkard, you engage via virtual challenges, team channels, game reports, and player stats. They just launched the parent-mode feature. Allowing coaches to group players and parents, so parents are up-to-date. Parents love it! Coaches can take advantage of a special promotion - sign up your team in April and get the product for FREE, no hidden fees. Wildkard is easy to use. Team setup takes only two minutes. Register below....

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Last week I sat down with the Double Pass team of Jared Micklos, Hans Vander Elst, Kevin Nicholson, and Stig Meylemans. Double Pass is a Belgian company that assesses and advises football clubs, (con)federations and leagues around the world, on ways in which they can optimize their talent development. In March 2020, FIFA enlisted them as a partner to roll out a new ‘Talent Development Progamme’. Double Pass make potential improvements visible on our Club & Academy Monitoring Platform (CAMP) using a unique methodology based on their scientific model and proprietary algorithms. Their experienced staff also help to implement tailor-made solutions alongside the clubs and coaches.

If you would like to find out more about the Double Pass Master Class, which is designed to help coaches gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of running an elite football academy and optimizing its football technical management, please click below. The course is over 70 hours and includes 5 different chapters, webinars, personal mentoring, E-Modules, group work, and assessments. They currently have a special offer for coaches which ends on February 15th.

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We were recently joined by TOVO Director, Todd Beane, to be the first to achieve a hat-trick of appearances on MSC for Todd, having previously done a podcast in 2018 and then a special guest slot at the MSC Roadshow event in Chicago in 2019.

This chat was a little different and centered around the personality and leadership capabilities of the coach, so that they can maximize the impact on culture and environment. Todd has recently written a book called 'Clear Coaching', which he wrote this year and shares insights and perspectives on the youth landscape and what we can do to improve the experience for players and families.

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Gary is joined by the scorer of the first ever goal in the FA Premier League in 1992, Brian Deane. He also played in the Premier League for Leeds United and Middlesbrough as well as playing top-flight football in Portugal and Australia for Benfica and Perth Glory, as well as England. He was also the manager of the Norwegian side Sarpsborg 08 and club owner of Football Superleague of Kosovo side Ferizaj.

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Gary is joined by New York Red Bulls Academy Director, Sean McCafferty. He discusses his journey working as Director with FC Barcelona’s Barca Residency Academy in Casa Grande, Arizona, before moving to the Red Bulls and talks about the following:

How Barcelona make the complex simple
Coaching decision making and problem solving with US player
Is our game too transitional in US and UK?
What does he look for when hiring youth coaches for the academy?

And a lot more!!

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Gary Curneen joins Vin Blaine to discuss pressing systems in the modern game. This is an exert from Vin's podcast 'On The Sideline' and they talk about the following:

Understanding pressing 'triggers'
How a culture off the field must compliment the work on it
Creating player profiles
How to get to the details in training sessions

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The 2nd edition of the Miami Soccer Convention is coming on December 17th & 18th, 2020 completely online! Go to www.soccercovention.com or @soccercovention on instagram to get more information. This week starts the unveiling of our top tier presenters that include former and current experienced coaches working in MLS, national teams, top South American clubs, former Copa Sudamericana Champions, and also a former player with Champions League and Italian National team experience from teams such as AC Milan & Juventus. Go to www.soccercovention.com or @soccercovention on instagram to register!

Gary is joined by former Tottenham Hotspurs defender and professional coach, Dean Austin, to discuss the relationship between head coach and assistant. Dean has worked in both roles in the professional game, as head coach at Northampton Town, and then as an assistant coach with Crystal Palace and most recently with Quique Flores at Watford.

Dean kicked off the interview from a head coach perspective. How does he hire an assistant coach? What does he look for? How does he build that relationship? He then looks at the perspective of an assistant coach in how they can deal with certain scenarios, as well as how young coaches can help put themselves in potential opportunities in the future.

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Gary is joined by MLS veteran Wells Thompson and Dr. Brad Miller to discuss ways in which coaches can help players deal with setbacks in the game. Both have teamed up to develop Soccer Resilience Program to help youth, college and professional players’ build resilience to adversity and reach their potential on the field and in life.

They discuss the following:

How the combination of Wells’ experiences of playing in MLS and Dr. Miller’s clinical knowledge, can help us understand the specific skills and tools needed to enable players to strengthen their mental toughness
Ways in which coaches can challenge and support young players today
Reaction to recent comments by Roy Keane and Jose Mourinho on the psyche required to compete at the highest levels
Ideas for coaches in leadership roles to facilitate learning with younger coaches and peers

And much, much more!!

The 2nd edition of the Miami Soccer Convention is coming on December 17th & 18th, 2020 completely online! Go to www.soccercovention.com or @soccercovention on instagram to get more information. This week starts the unveiling of our top tier presenters that include former and current experienced coaches working in MLS, national teams, top South American clubs, former Copa Sudamericana Champions, and also a former player with Champions League and Italian National team experience from teams such as AC Milan & Juventus. Go to www.soccercovention.com or @soccercovention on instagram to register!

Gary is joined by author of 'Soccology' and former player, Kevin George, to talk about emotional literacy and the work he is doing on the mental side of the game with youth players in England. We've had Kevin on the podcast before but this was definitely new territory in terms of looking into a key topic and getting Kevin's insight into how it applies in football and how we can implement it with our teams.

The 2nd edition of the Miami Soccer Convention is coming on December 17th & 18th, 2020 completely online! Go to www.soccercovention.com or @soccercovention on instagram to get more information. This week starts the unveiling of our top tier presenters that include former and current experienced coaches working in MLS, national teams, top South American clubs, former Copa Sudamericana Champions, and also a former player with Champions League and Italian National team experience from teams such as AC Milan & Juventus. Go to www.soccercovention.com or @soccercovention on instagram to register!

Gary is joined by England assistant coach, Bev Priestman to discuss her role in the 2015 and 2019 World Cups with Canada and England respectively. Bev talks about... - Different ways teams structured their training camps - Achieving the balance of work and play around the hotel - The dynamics of game management as a staff - How match reviews and scouting departments work together - The players of tomorrow and what they will require to excel in tournaments like the World Cup

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Gary is joined by former professional player and current High Performance Coach, Drewe Broughton. He now works with players, athletes, and business professionals to "manage fear and fulfill potential" and discusses the following:

How fear holds back players?
Ways that coaches can help
Why understanding vulnerability can help coaches
Ideas that can help coaches through tough times

And much more!

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Gary is joined by Irish Football Association elite performance director, Jim Magilton, to discuss his youth experience at Liverpool, and how it helped him continue his playing career in the Premier League, along with the management side of the game with Ipswich Town and Queens Park Rangers.

He talks about the following:

Lessons from Liverpool as a youth player
How Kenny Dalglish told him he was moving on
The reaction of Liverpool staff when Jim beat them playing for Southampton
What Graeme Souness was like as a manager
How the game has changed in youth academies today

And much more!!

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Gary is joined by former Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City player, Paul McVeigh. After his career in the Premier League, Paul moved onto the psychology side of the game and earned a Master's in Sports Psychology. He also wrote 'The Stupid Footballer is Dead' which details his own experiences as a player and takes the reader into the future in terms of how demanding the game is now becoming on the mental side.

Paul questions if psychology has really progressed in the game as much as it should and challenges how coaches are (or maybe are not) implementing it in their environment.

If you enjoy the Podcast, please give us a shoutout on Twitter or Instagram: @GaryCurneen

Gary talks with Brazil national team assistant coach, Matheus Bachi, to discuss his role with the national team and get an insight into their culture, environment, and player relationships. Matheus featured heavily in the 'All Or Nothing' documentary on Amazon Prime about the Copa America success, and discusses a variety of different contexts: player relationships, pressure from fans, team-talks, player-coach interactions, and "playing with joy."

Gary is joined by Laurie Bell, a professional player whose career has taken him to England, USA, and Sweden. He also works at Heja and discusses the changing role of communication in the game including the following:

What makes a coach a great communicator?
Are we reluctant to praise players today?
How did coaches challenge him at Manchester City?
Does the role of coach change in USA and Europe?
How is technology changing how we communicate?
Does tomorrow's coach need to be proficient with technology?

And much more!!

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Gary is joined by David Webb to discuss recruitment at the professional level. David is the former Head of Football Operations at Huddersfield Town, and has also worked at Bournemouth, Ostersunds FK, Tottenham Hotspurs, Crystal Palace and Southampton.

David discusses the following:

Working with Mauricio Pochettino and what type of players he was looking for?
What makes a player stand out at early ages?
What role does data have in the process?
Can you measure character and personality?
How does a coach transition from the pitch to upper level management and working in recruitment?

And much more!

Gary is joined by Sheffield United Individual Development Coach, Rhys Carr, who discusses his role, along with the dynamics of player development at the professional level.

Rhys gives his perspective on "exposing the player" to their weaknesses in the development process. At youth level, you often see the best players cruise through training sessions, but Rhys explains how a young defender in the Premier League will find themselves up against the best opposition forward sooner rather than later, and there is no hiding place at that level. So testing and challenging the player in every session if possible, is key.

He also talks about the process around "search-decide-execute" and how he factors that into the planning process for the young players. Player development is a complex process and Rhys gives an outstanding overview of the variables and factors that coaches at all levels need to take into consideration.

Gary is joined by Brighton and Hove Albion manager Hope Powell. She was the coach of the England women's national football team and the Great Britain women's Olympic football team until August 2013. In this interview, she shares her thoughts about the advances in the women's game at the professional level and how this has impacted staffing and creating an elite environment.

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Gary is joined by StatsBomb founder and CEO Ted Knutson and discusses the role of data and analytics in the game today. Ted gives a great insight into the following:

How Liverpool have managed to use their data and create a huge competitive advantage.
Role of data in recruitment
Is data moving faster than coach education?
Set-pieces and data
How does an analyst make an impact in a team environment?
Will we start seeing more multi-functional coaches in the future?

and much more!

We are excited to team up with Duktig Brand for this interview. Duktig Brand offers a variety of soccer-specific waterproof notebooks, planners and accessories for coaches and players. Started by two professional players and coaches, Duktig Brand strives to create tools that are simple and well-designed. Head over to https://www.duktigbrand.com/ and use the discount code MSC for 10% off your order.

Gary is joined by legendary UNC Chapel Hill Coach Anson Dorrance, to discuss the oldest argument in the game: which is more important, the players or the system. He may have won 21 national titles and a World Championship, but is still one of the most humble and funniest people that you will listen to.

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Gary is joined by manager of Chelsea Women FC, Emma Hayes. She discusses the following:

Her views on the role of data & analysis
Balancing family life
Challenges of Champions League football
Importance of effective daily processes
Differentiating yourself as a coach
Ways young coaches can get ahead

And much more!!

We are excited to team up with Duktig Brand for this interview. Duktig Brand offers a variety of soccer-specific waterproof notebooks, planners and accessories for coaches and players. Started by two professional players and coaches, Duktig Brand strives to create tools that are simple and well-designed. Head over to https://www.duktigbrand.com/ and use the discount code MSC for 10% off your order. Duktig Brand is a proud supporter of Modern Soccer Coach and the work Gary is doing to bring high-level coach education to all.

Gary is joined by Director of World Football Academy, Raymond Verheijen, for a conversation around football fitness and coach education.

In part two, Raymond discusses coach education and how he facilitates his objectives in a classroom environment, which includes throwing coaches out of the course and "holding the mirror up."

We have teamed up with CoachTechSoccer for this interview. They are an analysis centered platform who offer online courses in opposition scouting and post-game analysis. Designed by professional coaches, scouts and analysts, their courses have been successfully educating youth, college and professional coaches for the last 3 years. Get 20% off any CoachTech courses using the code ‘MSC20' up until July 14th.

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Gary is joined by Director of World Football Academy, Raymond Verheijen, for a conversation around football fitness and coach education.

In part one, Raymond discusses teams returning to training after the lockdown. He shares what coaches should be looking for and discusses what areas they should see changes. He also gives an insight into competence preceding consciousness and how that can be developed on the training pitch.

We have teamed up with CoachTechSoccer for this interview. They are an analysis centered platform who offer online courses in opposition scouting and post-game analysis. Designed by professional coaches, scouts and analysts, their courses have been successfully educating youth, college and professional coaches for the last 3 years. Get 20% off any CoachTech courses using the code ‘MSC20' up until July 14th.

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Gary is joined by Player and Coach Developer at Sarpsborg 08 and UEFA PRO Licensed coach, Frederico Morais, to discuss ways that coaches can implement a tactical methodology at their club, as well as sharing his perspectives in the game. He has worked at the professional level in Italy, France, Portugal, England, and now Norway, and is also a passionate student of the game.

He discusses the following:

What he learned from Vitor Frade
Where the methodology is mis-interpreted
Where does strength training fit in the methodology
Learnings from Rui Faria on the Pro License
Tactical flexibility at the elite level

And much, much more!!

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This is the Q&A segment of the recent MSC Webinar with Match Analyst for Hungarian Football Federation and set-piece specialist, István Beregi. He did a 90 minute presentation on set pieces and how coaches can be more efficient with their time on the training pitch, as well as more detailed with their scouting in this area.

This is the Q&A segment after the presentation. You can watch the full presentation now on the link below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/istvan-beregi-set-pieces

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Gary is joined by former Celtic and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, Packie Bonner, to discuss his playing career, the managers he played for and his current role with UEFA.

Packie talks about the following:

The level of preparation for the 1990 penalty shoot-out
Was there any extra practice into those long goal kicks?
Playing for Jack Charlton
How management has changed
Leadership in the 1994 Rep. of Ireland World Cup squad
Transition of the back pass rule in 1993

And much more!!

If you enjoy the podcast, please help us achieve our goal of providing the coaching community with as much daily content as possible moving forward. To support Modern Soccer Coach, please go to our shop and order one of our books and/or webinars.

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Gary is joined by former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland player and Premier League manager Chris Hughton, as part of the live interview with North American Irish Coaches.

The former Newcastle, Norwich, Birmingham and Brighton manager discusses the following:

What he learned playing under Jack Charlton
Managing upwards in the modern game
Dealing with relegation at Newcastle
Role of data and analysis
Current state of the game

If you are looking for a coach education opportunity at the moment, we currently have FOUR spots left for the Modern Soccer Coach Mentorship Program in July. I will take a group of coaches through an intensive four week course where they will take specific themes and discuss them in-depth through webinars, along with assignments where coaches will get feedback on their work. We will cover philosophy, tactical analysis and session design, as well as looking at ways they can improve their environment to maximize the time they have with their team. The course will be split into four weeks with a webinar and assignment on each one. You can reserve your place here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop

Gary is joined by Red Bull Salzburg head coach Jesse Marsch from the MSC webinar last week. Jesse discusses his environment at Red Bull, the "classroom" environment of video analysis, the role of motivation and then the Q&A segment at the end where Jesse discusses his year backpacking with his family in 2013, how he would coach Dennis Rodman and much more!

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Gary is joined by former Hull City manager, Phil Brown, to discuss his coaching journey, life in the Premier League and his experiences most recently in India.

Phil discusses:

The innovative culture at Bolton under Sam Allardyce
Pre-season with a newly promoted team
Challenges of recruitment at Premier League level
Dealing with media following the half-time talk at Man City
What he learned working in India
His advice for young coaches

And much more!!

Please help us achieve our goal of providing the coaching community with as much daily content as possible in these times of uncertainty. To support Modern Soccer Coach, please go to our shop (https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop) and order one of our books and/or webinars. Coaches can get 40% off every order by using the code MSCSPECIAL at checkout. Thank you!

Gary is joined by Director of Coach Education at Belgium FA, Kris Van Der Haegen. He discusses their development model along with advice for coaches on their own programs that they have in place for their young players, including the following topics:

What Belgium changed in 2002
Dealing with obstacles in development models
Kevin De Bruyne's late development lessons
Importance of 1v1 training for skills and retention

And much more!

Two new MSC Workshop Webinars are now available on the MSC website:

Pressing Workshop Webinar
Match Analysis Workshop Webinar

Gary Curneen takes coaches through over 90 minute of tactical footage and discussions. Available now at https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop

Gary is joined by Ubuntu Cape Town FC coach and writer for Spielverlagerung, Moritz Kossman to discuss session design including:

What is his starting point for session design?
Why use different shapes like hexagons?
Why are underloads situations effective teaching tools?
Where does he draw inspiration for exercises?
Can sessions become too complex for players?
How do you judge success of a session?

And much more!!

This podcast is brought to you again by SportsLab360, an outstanding platform designed to empower youth players to increase their Soccer IQ and allow coaches to guide player development outside of training. We have some exciting news at the break on how MSC have teamed up with them and how you can claim a special offer. Please check out their work at www.SportsLab360.com

Gary is joined by PDS Coach and Consultant, Mark Bennett, and GB Basketball coach Alan Keane, to discuss how they have worked together to create an environment and coaching style centered around the player.

They discuss the following:

What is need centered & why does it influence session planning?
How do you deal with same players always answering the questions & talking in group huddles?
How can a coach establish if his interventions are effective?
Why is training players in self reviewing critical within the modern game

And much more!

Coaches: Another MSC Remote Coaches Workshop is coming your way next Wednesday (May 20th) at 2pm EST. This Workshop will be the ‘Midfield Masterclass’ and will take a slightly different format. There will be a panel of three coaches, including myself who will look at specific areas of midfield play.

Chris Colhoun will cover attacking runs from the midfield position and his study for his UEFA B Course. David Seymour will look at the rotation of the #10 position, using examples from Papu Gomez at Atalanta. Gary will identify the ways coaches can set up session design and ideas on how to facilitate the aspects of movement and decision making on the training pitch.

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Gary is joined by former Dundee United and Glasgow Rangers forward Jon Daly. Since moving onto the coaching side of the game, Jon received an opportunity at Hearts in a unique position that we rarely talk about in coaching: the interim role.

John discusses the challenges and opportunities in this role, both from a player and coaches perspective. He also shares his perspective on how you can potentially prepare yourself for an opportunity that may not be under the perfect circumstances, his UEFA PRO License course, club visits in US, and much more!

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Gary is joined by Veo CEO, Henrik Teisbæk, to talk about how youth and amateur teams can video their games - and potentially create opportunities for revenue streams and connections when the games resume.

Veo is the portable, lightweight soccer camera that films games and practices automatically without the need for a camera operator. Once games are recorded, they're sent to the Veo online software. Coaches and players can then create highlights, draw on the screen or even take control of the camera and operate it themselves. With Veo, the possibilities are endless.

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This is from the live interview that Gary did with Jim McGuinness alongside the North American Irish Coaches. Jim achieved huge success as a coach in GAA with Donegal, but then moved over to soccer working with Celtic academy and U20, and then moving to Beijing to work with Roger Schmidt. In this interview he discusses:

How he changed the culture at Donegal
How do you train intensity
Differences between Brendan Rodgers and Roger Schmidt
Aligning philosophy with recruitment and sport science

And much more!!

The Modern Soccer Coach Mentorship Program is back! Next month, Gary Curneen will take coaches through an intensive four week course where they will take specific themes and discuss them in-depth through webinars, along with assignments where coaches will get feedback on their work. Coaches will cover philosophy, tactical analysis and session design, as well as looking at ways they can improve their environment to maximize the time they have with their team. The course will be split into four weeks with a webinar and assignment on each one and is ideal for a coach who is looking at continuing their development and putting processes in place for when practice resumes.

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Gary is joined by former Celtic and Northern Ireland legend Paddy McCourt. Known as the 'Derry Pele', Paddy was a fan favorite for his skill, flair, and creativity. He is now the Technical Director at Derry City and gives his insight on the following:

Impact of a letter from Stephen Kenny
Can coaches restrict flair players?
Influence of Robbie Keane
Being patient at Celtic
Focusing on the individual today

And much more!!

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Gary is joined by UEFA PRO License coach, Cristian Colás. He discusses his coaching journey that has taken him to Spain, Finland, and England, as well as addressing the following:

How do coaches challenge themselves if there are limited opportunities for them?
How can you grow as a coach if you do not have a full-time coaching position
How can you play a possession game if you have limited training time with your players?
How do you balance complexity and simplicity when it comes to game models?
How can you make training 'fun' at senior levels?

And much more!!!

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Gary is joined by Martin O'Neill for a special live interview alongside the North American Irish Coaches. The former Ireland, Celtic, Sunderland, Aston Villa manager discusses his journey and experiences in the game, including:

Playing under Brian Clough
Why he chose Roy Keane as an assistant coach
Difference between coaching for development versus results
Do coaches today overcomplicate the game
Relationship with Henrik Larsson
Coaching the underdog

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Gary is joined by legendary basketball coach Tom Crean. Currently Head Coach at University of Georgia, and with a hugely successful spells at Indiana and Marquette, Tom has developed winning teams and NBA players in the process. In this interview he disucsses:

How to challenge players every day
Ways that staff can help or hinder environment
Pathway of NBA Player Development
Communicating to families and club coaches
Dwayne Wade's level of honesty and awareness in college

And much more!!!

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Gary is joined by current Roma U17 and UEFA Pro Coach, Fabrizio Piccareta. He talks about his journey as a coach, his time as assistant coach to Paolo Di Canio at Sunderland, current role, and the following:

How can you prepare U17 for the pressures of playing with such a big club?
Are Italian players naturally more disciplined with regards to lifestyle management and diet?
How was Paolo Di Canio on a daily basis?
How difficult is it to change the culture of a club mid-season?
How can Italy balance flair with defensive focus in their football culture?

And much more!

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Gary is joined by former Orlando Pirates and new Chippa United coach, Rulani Mokwena. He discusses:

How his values and coaching philosophy are integrated
Importance of reflecting before communicating
Role of an assistant coach - challenging and supporting
Love of video and tactical analysis in daily life

And much more!!

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Gary is joined by Head of Academy Coaching at Aberdeen FC, Gavin Levey. Gavin discusses the role of coaches under these difficult circumstances currently including:

How are technical workouts distributed at Aberdeen FC?
Are there other areas that they are looking to improve players?
How are they communicating to parents?
What role do coaches have during this time?
How can a coach inspire a young player to do individual workout, rather than just instructing them?

This podcast is brought to you again by SportsLab360, an outstanding platform designed to empower youth players to increase their Soccer IQ and allow coaches to guide player development outside of training. Please check out their work at www.SportsLab360.com

Gary is joined by throw-in coach, Thomas Gronnemark. He talks about his work at Liverpool, Ajax, FC Midtjylland, and addresses the following:

Why Jurgen Klopp asked him to start right away
How he achieves buy-in from players
How his work must compliment playing philosophy
How he deals with Steve Nicol and Andy Gray criticism
Advice to young coaches who want to be specialists

And much more!!!

This podcast is brought to you again by SportsLab360, an outstanding platform designed to empower youth players to increase their Soccer IQ and allow coaches to guide player development outside of training. Please check out their work at www.SportsLab360.com

Gary is joined by Keir Wenham-Flatt, a strength and conditioning coach based in the USA, who has worked with elite level rugby players all over the globe in places like the UK, China, Australia, Argentina and Japan.

Kier discusses:

How a philosophy can also restrict a coach
How coaches can give themselves too much credit
Why soccer injury counts are not effect
What we must do to create more robust soccer players
Improving relationships with S&C Coaches

And much more!!

This podcast is brought to you by Bounce Athletics. If you are running a summer camp Bounce Athletics offers fully customized micro-stitched textured premium camp balls for under $9/ball. To receive free shipping, with delivery in May, order by February 15th. These are same camp balls that are used by major DI programs like Wake Forest, Creighton, Texas Tech, Michigan State, Florida State, and Clemson to name just a few. Modern Soccer Coach listeners can get a $50 discount on their first order of custom balls or training vests by mentioning the podcast when they email info@BounceAthletics.com to begin the order process.

Gary is joined by Finland national team captain and FC Midtjylland midfielder Tim Sparv. He takes an inside look into his journey as a professional, views on coaching, and life inside his current club.

What did he learn most at Southampton academy?
Differences between Dutch and English football culture?
Environment at FC Midtjylland
How can training set pieces become enjoyable?
How does a player view the role of data?
What can coaches learn about feedback to elite players?

And much more!

This podcast is sponsored by Total Football Analysis. A monthly magazine, with 120+ pieces of analysis per month, along with a website which has an all-access subscription, allowing you get back access to all the magazines plus every piece of content on the site!

Discount code: MSC20 - gets people 20% off anything on the site up until end of April.

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Gary is joined by former FIFA, World Cup referee, and Rules Analyst for Fox TV, Dr. Joe Machnik. He discusses the both the controversy in the modern game in terms of officiating and gives clarity on issues in the college and pro side of the game, including:

Why are the Premier League having so many problems with VAR?
Is it completely out of bounds for a ref to have a joke with an opposing player?
Should a coach be allowed to confront a ref after a game?
How have offside decisions improved so much?
Should refs do post-game interviews?

And much more!!

This podcast is brought to you by Bounce Athletics. If you are running a summer camp Bounce Athletics offers fully customized micro-stitched textured premium camp balls for under $9/ball. To receive free shipping, with delivery in May, order by February 15th. These are same camp balls that are used by major DI programs like Wake Forest, Creighton, Texas Tech, Michigan State, Florida State, and Clemson to name just a few. Modern Soccer Coach listeners can get a $50 discount on their first order of custom balls or training vests by mentioning the podcast when they email info@BounceAthletics.com to begin the order process.

Gary is joined by coach and tactical analyst and Spielverlagerung writer, Judah Davies. He gives his insight on opinions on Game Models, including:

How do we differentiate ourselves from others with them?
Does a game model objectives change at youth and pro level?
Where did Man City's model fail this season?
Do game models restrict creativity?
How does changing one moment impact another?
How do we create sessions that match our model?

And much more!

This podcast is brought to you again by SportsLab360, an outstanding platform designed to empower youth players to increase their Soccer IQ and allow coaches to guide player development outside of training. Please check out their work at www.SportsLab360.com

Gary is joined by former Manchester United, Olympiacos, West Ham and Northern Ireland goalkeeper and now GK coach, Roy Carroll. A Premier League winner and playing experience in Greece, England, Denmark and Northern Ireland, Roy discusses the following:

What did he learn from head coaches at different clubs?
What can a GK coach do to help nerves on game day?
How can a coach help a back-up goalkeeper?
How does a young goalkeeper get help on the mental side of the game?
What was special about the Manchester United environment?

And much more!

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Gary talks with Lesle Gallimore, who has just completed 26 season as head coach at University of Washington, and achieved phenomenal success with 15 NCAA Tournament appearances, 270 wins, and numerous Coach of the Year awards at national level.

Lesle discusses the following:

Are cultures more difficult to manage when you experience success?
How do you judge character of players in the recruitment process?
Why are humor and fun critical aspects of team environments?
Ways to manage different types of personalities?
Can you coach with "tough love" today?
How do you avoid burnout?
Why are relationships with peers so important?

And much more!

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Gary is joined by former rugby professional, coach, and coach educator Russell Earnshaw. He has consulted with and delivered for Google, The English FA, Great Britain Hockey, British Triathlon, the Rugby Football League and British Swimming to name a few. He has also delivered to soccer coaches recently both in the UK and in the US at the Mass Youth Soccer Workshop.

Rusty discusses a number:

What does a great environment look like?
How can we make learning more enjoyable for young players?
How can we challenge ourselves as coaches to be more creative?
What are some cultural differences in how coaches from UK view coaching to those in US
Should coach intelligence be a higher priority than player intelligence?
How do we challenge and disrupt thinking without being labelled as negative or someone who is continually finding faults?

And much, much more!!

This podcast is brought to you again by SportsLab360, an outstanding platform designed to empower youth players to increase their Soccer IQ and allow coaches to guide player development outside of training. We have some exciting news at the break on how MSC have teamed up with them and how you can claim a special offer for February. Please check out their work at www.SportsLab360.com

Gary is joined by coach, author, professional speaker, and consultant to NBA and college athletic teams, Jamy Bechler. He has just released a new book called 'The Bus Trip' and he discusses the following questions with Gary:

What is the starting point for a coach to build a leadership group that can eventually drive the standards?
How can a coach facilitate more meaningful communication amongst their team?
How can a coach deliver a "life lesson" if the player gets a different message from parents?
Is it harder for players today to have those peer-to-peer conversations with the role of technology and social media?
Can a coach have a great culture and still lose games?

And much, much more!!

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Gary is joined by David and Keith Mayer, authors of the brand new book 'Gold Dust: How To Become a More Effective Coach, Quickly'

They discuss:

Optimizing players learning experience
How does a coach begin to understand themselves
Adapting coaching style to suit quiet players
Balancing praise and critical feedback
Impact of Dick Bate

And much, much more!

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Gary talks with founder of Changing The Game Project, John O'Sullivan, about his new book Every Moment Matters.

John's book give an insight into unique cultures where players are given ownership to grow, develop, and enjoy the game. He also takes coaches on a journey of self-discovery and asks some tough questions:

Why do I coach?
How do I coach?
How does it feel to be coached by me?

John talks in-depth about his philosophy on coach development and how we can all help one another maximize our potential and create a better experience for our players.

This podcast is brought to you again by SportsLab360, an outstanding platform designed to empower youth players to increase their Soccer IQ and allow coaches to guide player development outside of training. We have some exciting news at the break on how MSC have teamed up with them. Please check out their work at www.SportsLab360.com

In the lead up to the United Soccer Coaches Convention this week in Baltimore, Gary talks with Scottish FA Head of Coach Education & Development, Greig Paterson.

After recently hosting a Midfield Masterclass with Paul Scholes, Darren Fletcher and Scott Brown, Gary wanted to get Grieg's perspective on if we should place more emphasis on the perspective of players at the highest level.

Greig also discusses:

Moving coaches outside their comfort zones
Introverted coaches on courses
Mental Health for coaches
Giving back to the coaching community
Learning as a coach educator

And much more!

If you are heading to Baltimore this week, please check out Greig's presentations and his work with the SFA. Gary is also presenting on Thursday at 4.30pm and Saturday at 1.30pm. If you are planning on attending, please let us know!

Gary is joined by James Tippett, football analyst and author of "The Expected Goals Philosophy". He discusses the new book and the increased role of data and analytics in the game at the moment, including the following topics:

What exactly is Expected Goals?
How can it help coaches?
Can we use data from training?
Why is change so hard to implement in the game?
How do teams use xG for scouting?
How does a coach avoid "getting lost in the numbers"?

And much more!

This podcast is brought to you again by SportsLab360, an outstanding platform designed to empower youth players to increase their Soccer IQ and allow coaches to guide player development outside of training. We have some exciting news at the break on how MSC have teamed up with them. Please check out their work at www.SportsLab360.com

Gary is joined by Lead National Specialist Coach at The English FA. He was recently a member of England's U20 World Cup winning staff in 2017 and he has also worked at Premier League club West Brom and Birmingham City as Head of Analysis and Professional Development Head Coach.

Aaron covers a lot of topics in the interview including:

Role of a specialist coach
Efficiency of staff at national team level
Role of fun and enjoyment at elite level
Learnings from Golden State Warriors and Steve Kerr
Empowering players to thrive in a learning environment
The 'Clarity to Chaos' Continuum
Role of analysis at international level

And a lot more!!!!

Please let us know your thoughts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garycurneen/

How important is it that coaches not only review their team, but also their own work throughout the season? Gary takes a look into the ways that coaches can use the off-season to reflect on their environment and maximize the time during the break to take new ideas and feedback on board.

Gary also previews the upcoming webinar on the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform on December 20, that takes a look at the review process in college soccer. Gary interviews five college coaches, who share different aspects of the review, including tactical assessment, culture, player meetings, recruitment, and how players can get better in the off-season. The coaches included are Nate Lie (Xavier University), Nicole Van Dyke (University of Pennsylvania), Chris Rich (UNC Greensboro), Yossi Raz (UC Irvine) and Meghan Nemzer (Rutgers University).

The webinar is FREE for all coaches on the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform. Coaches can sign up for a free 14-day trial and then become a member for only $6 a month. You get access to all MSC monthly webinars, over 300 video exercises, and weekly content uploaded.

You can check it out on www.modernsoccercoach.com/community or take advantage of a special offer where you can get a discounted yearly subscription PLUS A FREE MSC BOOK OF YOUR CHOICE at www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop

Gary is joined by writer and author, Jonathan Harding, to discuss his phenomenal book, "Mensch - Beyond The Cones" and coaches from the UK and USA can learn from German coaching.

Is coaching education too comfortable?
Is coach education too expensive?
Should pass/fail still be implemented?
How important is leadership from national team coaches?
What is the perception of coaches like Jesse Marsch?

This and lots more!!!

Please let Gary know what you think on Instagram www.instagram.com/garycurneen/

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Gary is joined by Pre-Academy Football Coach and Manchester United FC Foundation Coach, Chris Hughes. Chris has built a unique philosophy with the younger age groups and is the author of 'The Complete Series to Coaching 4-6 Year Olds' , which has just been released on Amazon.

Chris discusses...

Does fun have a place in a coaching philosophy?
Influence of the coach… the balance between an entertainer and a facilitator
Role of parents - managing expectations and building a support network

and much more!!

Let me know what you think on Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/garycurneen/?hl=en

Gary gives coaches a sneak peek into the upcoming MSC webinar on Set Pieces that will take place on Wednesday, November 20th, at 4pm ET.

The webinar will be FREE to all members of the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform… you also get access to ALL THE CONTENT on there…a range of webinars, 250+ exercises and weekly content,… go online and take a look…

www.modernsoccercoach.com/community

Oliver Gage
Mark Spalding
Rade Tanaskovic
Peter Ramage
Cam Meighan

They will discuss the following topics:

Attacking set pieces
Defensive set pieces
Using analysis in your work
Effective ways to train them
How to scout them in opposition
Zonal v man marking

and lots more…

Gary is joined by Ben Garner, a UEFA Pro License coach, who has worked in the Premier League as an assistant coach at West Bromwich Albion and first team coach at Crystal Palace, where he also worked in the academy. He has also coached in the Indian Super League with ATK.

He talks about the following:

Difference in working with academy and pro players
What environment youth players need to become pros
Being mentored by Jose Mourinho on his UEFA Pro Licence
What kind of discussions happen on Premier League benches?
How did Tony Pulis structure his set piece training?
What advice does he have for coaches looking for mentors?

All of this and much more!!

November’s Modern Soccer Coach webinar will be on Wednesday November 20 and the topic will be ‘Set Pieces’

We will have a couple of special guests and discuss: - Attacking set pieces - Defensive set pieces - Effective ways to train them - How to scout them in opposition - Zonal v man marking

and lots more…

The webinar will be FREE to all members of the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform… you also get access to ALL THE CONTENT on there…a range of webinars, 250+ exercises and weekly content,… go online and take a look…

www.modernsoccercoach.com/community

Gary is joined by Dr. Jonathan Fader, a Sport & Clinical Psychologist with 11 years experience in some world class sports environments such as New York Giants and New York Mets. He has just released a new book called 'Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing in Sports.'

Gary wants to challenge his own views on motivation and specifically how it applies to the current state of the game with variables like pay-to-play, scholarships, parent influence, commitment levels, and how they impact our coaching and cultures.

November’s Modern Soccer Coach webinar will be on Wednesday November 20 and the topic will be ‘Set Pieces’

We will have a couple of special guests and discuss: - Attacking set pieces - Defensive set pieces - Effective ways to train them - How to scout them in opposition - Zonal v man marking

and lots more…

The webinar will be FREE to all members of the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform… you also get access to ALL THE CONTENT on there…a range of webinars, 250+ exercises and weekly content,… go online and take a look…

www.modernsoccercoach.com/community

Gary is joined by current Bristol City Women FC (FAWSL) GK Coach, Tony Elliott. Tony has a vast range of experiences as a coach as a player, also with @ngland Blind Football GK Coach, and as FA National Futsal Goalkeeper Coach Developer. He is author of the book, 'A Modern Approach To Goalkeeping’

Tony tackles the challenges of not just incorporating goalkeepers in training sessions, but also in the environment itself. He covers:

Creating both camaraderie and competition between starters and backups
Role of GK coach during the game
Who should pick the starting GK?
How would you hire a GK coach?
If he was Sarri, how would he deal with Kepa incident?
What can we learn from other sports?

And much, much more!!

COACHES: October's monthly webinar is now available on the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform. In the 45 video session, Gary takes an in-depth look at ‘Breaking Down a Low block’, and pinpoints 10 ways that a coach can play against a team who "parks the bus" including tactical analysis, session ideas, and a discussion on player development.

The monthly webinars are FREE to all MSC Community Platform Members. It's easy to register and once you do, you will receive a free 14 day trial to check it out… after that it’s only $6 a month and you get access to the monthly webinars, weekly content and discussions, along with over 250 video training exercises on there.

Please check it out: www.modernsoccercoach.com/community

Gary is joined by former Sheffield United defender and current assistant coach at the Central Coast Mariners in the Hyundai A-League, Nick Montgomery. Currently working on his UEFA PRO License, Nick played over 400 games for Sheffield United, some against the very best in Premier League history, and also played 5 years in the Australian professional league.

Nick talks about:

The "crazy genius" of Neil Warnock
How did Sheffield Utd produce Kyle Walker, Gary Cahill and Harry Maguire?
Challenges of youth development in Australia
Spending time with Man United staff on their pre-season tour
Mental health issues of ex-professionals
What he learned working with Usain Bolt

And much, much more!!

The second monthly webinar on the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform is coming up next Monday (Oct 22) where we will take an in-depth look at ‘Breaking Down a Low block’, where we aim to challenge coaches to look at little closer at what they can do to help develop teams and individual players to excel against deep defensive blocks.

The monthly webinars are FREE to all MSC Community Platform Members. It's easy to register and once you do, you will receive a free 14 day trial to check it out… after that it’s only $6 a month and you get access to the monthly webinars, weekly content and discussions, along with over 250 video training exercises on there.

Please check it out: www.modernsoccercoach.com/community

Gary is joined Jonas Munkvold, UEFA 'B' holder, BA in Football Studies, and author of player development eBooks. He talks about player development, specifically on 1v1 play, focusing on the model that he has put together and the work he has heavily researched.

They cover the following topics:

How should you design sessions to focus on technical work AND game context?
Can coaches facilitate decision making more effectively than saying "do this, do that"?
How do you coach 1v1 moves whilst still allowing the player to be creative?
Why are we not developing as many dribblers any more?
Along with a unique look into early specialization from a European perspective

This podcast is brought to you by Sportslab360, an interactive Soccer IQ platform that will help coaches get the absolute most out of their players. Please check them out at https://sportslab360.com/ and listen to the podcast to get a special offer!

Gary is joined by Lee Scott, Lead Analyst for Total Football Analysis and author of the brand new book, “Mastering the Premier League - The Tactical Concepts Behind Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City”

Lee discusses the aspects of the book that stood out to Gary: evolution of recruitment, player profiling, structure vs creativity, Pep’s management style, coaching jargon, how to beat this City team and much more!!

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Gary is joined by professional coach at Reno 1868, Christopher Malenab. However, instead of discussing tactics or training, they focus their conversation on mental health which Christoper is a huge advocate for He’s going to share his personal story as well as give the coaching community some advice and education in how to deal with it in our teams and our coaching community.

How do we remove the stigma of mental illness with our players and our colleagues?
With so much technology used today with players young and old to track physical data, how can coaches be more aware of the mental state of specific players?
Where are there specific mental health challenges in the coaching profession?
How can coaches educate themselves more about this area?

This podcast is brought to you by the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform, an online resource with daily coaching content, over 250 video exercises, tactical analysis pieces and a NEW monthly webinar feature that starts on Monday, Sept 23 where Gary take an in-depth look at defensive transitioning.

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Gary is joined by Mark Spalding to discuss his recent experiences on the UEFA Pro Course with the Scottish FA. Having worked in the pro and youth game in the US and Scotland, Mark gives a unique insight into his preparation for the course, how and where it has challenged him, and how he has interacted with instructors, mentors, and colleagues on the course.

Beginning September 23rd, we are now launching a new set of monthly webinars on the new Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform.

Launched this month, the platform is specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis.

Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so every day you will get fresh new content that will provide context, detail, creativity… some aspects that are missing in social media at the minute.

All coaches can register right away for a free two week trial period to check it out…

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Gary is joined by former professional player, current TV broadcaster and founder of the ACL Club Jordan Angeli. As a professional player on the verge of breaking into the US women's national team squad, Jordan battled back from sustaining her 3rd ACL of her career and now mentors and inspires young players who are dealing with similar setbacks. She discusses:

Mental challenges involved in long-term injuries
How much a supportive coach can make a difference
Players taking ownership of their recovery
Keeping injured players connected to the team

All of this and much more!!

Beginning September 23rd, we are now launching a new set of monthly webinars on the new Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform.

Launched this month, the platform is specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis.

Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so every day you will get fresh new content that will provide context, detail, creativity… some aspects that are missing in social media at the minute.

All coaches can register right away for a free two week trial period to check it out…

bit.ly/modernsoccercoach

Gary is joined by Tristan Thomas, Academy Coach at Aldershot Town and tactical analyst. As someone who is heavily involved on the analysis and scouting side of the game, Tristan discusses how he feels players should be developed at a young age to meet the demands of the modern game:

Has the definition of creativity changed?
How does a youth coach challenge but keep the fun included?
How to develop resilient players?
When should scouting reports be introduced?
Should a youth coach be bringing out concepts from Champions and Premier League?

Tristan talks about this and a lot more!

Have you checked out the new Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform yet?

Launched this month, it is a new concept, specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis.

Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so every day you will get fresh new content that will provide context, detail, creativity… some aspects that are missing in social media at the minute.

All coaches can register right away for a free two week trial period to check it out…

bit.ly/modernsoccercoach

Gary is joined by Discoveries academy manager, Ally Bain, who as a wealth of experience at both youth and senior levels in UK and the United States.

Ally takes the topic of build-up play and gives an in-depth perspective on the following:

Philosophy in possession
Session design
Opposed or unopposed
Dealing with mistakes from players
Measuring a successful build
Sources of inspiration for creativity

All of this and much, much more!!

Have you checked out the new Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform yet?

Launched this month, it is a new concept, specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis.

Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so every day you will get fresh new content that will provide context, detail, creativity… some aspects that are missing in social media at the minute.

All coaches can register right away for a free two week trial period to check it out…

bit.ly/modernsoccercoach

Gary catches up with Gerard Jones, author of 'Lets Talk Soccer', academy director and USSF instructor. As Gerard believes there is too much emphasis on coaching the collective, they discuss how to connect and develop individual players within the team environment. How do variables such as winning, playing time, trust, setbacks, impact the experience for each player and what can coaches do to improve the relationship with certain players.

Today we are launching the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform - a new concept, specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis.

Have you joined the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform yet?

Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so every day you will get fresh new content that will provide context, detail, creativity… some aspects that are missing in social media at the minute.

All coaches can register right away for a free two week trial period to check it out…

bit.ly/modernsoccercoach

Gary is joined by Slawek Morawski, tactical analyst and coach, with experience in the professional game in Poland. He is passionate about combining analysis alongside training and cognitive methodology in the game at all levels. He discusses the intricacies of "Game Intelligence": Can it be coached? How exactly can we create an environment that facilitates decision making and the cognitive tools required at the highest level?

MODERN SOCCER COACH ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Today we are launching the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform - a new concept, specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis.

Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so every day you will get fresh new content that will provide context, detail, creativity… some aspects that are missing in social media at the minute.

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Gary is joined by two college head coaches, Randy Waldrum (University of Pittsburgh) and Erwin van Bennekom (Indiana University) who have both experienced success at the national level of US college soccer and are currently in new roles where they are looking at building their respective programs towards similar heights.

What is the first step in changing a culture? How long does it take to evaluate your players? How much do you risk in the recruitment process? How do you hire coaches? Is it possible to change a mentality of a team in the short-term who have not experienced success? All of this and more with these two coaches.

Gary is joined UEFA A licensed coach and U9-U12 Colorado Rapids Director of Coaching, David Garcia to discuss how youth coaches can coach a possession based and/or positional play system. How should training be structured? What is the role of opposed versus unopposed training? How can we teach players resilience alongside tactics and the game? David discusses all of this, along with his unique coaching journey that took him from New York to Spain to work in full time soccer and develop his philosophy.

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Gary talks with Dr. Ceri Bowley, who has worked as a Senior Lecturer at University of South Wales a mental performance coach with the Welsh FA and has recently taken a new position as Head of Coaching Support - with City Football Group.

He talks about how accurate observation informs the decision-making process and how what we actually see dictates how we act. Where does this hold coaches back? How can we improve on it? How does it carry forward towards session planning and team meetings? All of this and a lot more is covered in the podcast.

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by Minnesota United (MLS) assistant coach, John Pascarella. He discusses a recent tweet he posted about the following coaching methods from different cultures, challenging coaches to think differently on social media, the current state of the game in the United States, and how coaches should be more demanding of themselves than they are of the federation.

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by UEFA A License, USSF Coach Instructor, Technical Director for The Coaching Manual (https://www.thecoachingmanual.com), and AYSO United National Technical Director, Paul Bright. He discusses how the role of communication, both on and off the pitch, and looks specifically at where its changed, how we can improve it and what we can do to expand it to beyond the training session.

This podcast is brought to you by Foundation Coach Education, who are looking to elevate the standards of coaching and coach education in both Texas and across the United States. They are delighted to be able to host the very first Soccer Coach Development Conference in Houston, TX this coming August 10-11.

The highly focused lecture and field presentations are going to be delivered by expert coaches and coach educators, Kieran Smith, Saul Isaksson-Hurst, David Garcia and Stevie Grieve.

The current England U19 Head Coach and the man who led the England U20s to World Cup victory in 2017, Paul Simpson, will also be presenting on the Long-Term Development of an England Player and the Story Behind the U20 World Cup Success.

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Gary is joined by UEFA A Licensed Coach, Joao Nuno Fonseca. He was recently a first team assistant coach at Nantes in the top flight of French football and was also the Coaching Methodology Analyst for the City Football Group. Joao discusses how tactical analysis can be used to help players understand the game better, improve process of scouting and match preparation, how animations can help coaches present tactical information, and ways to build a consistent environment with training and game models.

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Gary is joined by Ricardo Alves – a coach and football analyst, who has worked with Portuguese First Division side CD Tondela. He also has a degree in Sports Science and Physical Education at FCDEF-UC, a Master's Degree in Sports Training with a specialization in Football in Game Analysis at FCDEF-UC and currently doing a PhD in Sports Science, along with his UEFA B license.

Ricardo discusses the processes involved at an elite club with tactical analysis. What is the starting point? How is information delivered to the head coach and players? Where are individual development plans involved and what are the interactions with other departments in the club.

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by Ian Barker and Mark Bennett. Ian is no stranger to US listeners as Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches. Mark has trained, coached and mentored individuals at a number of levels, including English Golf, England Rugby, Great Britain Basketball, British Military Special Forces, Oklahoma Thunder in the NBA and many elite individuals.

They talk about maximizing your week as a coach and take an in-depth look at process of planning, culture, self-awareness, environments, and ways you can improve both yourself and your players.

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by MK Dons FC U23's Head Coach, Edu Rubio. He discusses how much he has changed as he has progressed through the levels and what has remained consistent throughout his development.

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Gary is joined by Ben Bartlett, a Senior Coach Developer at The FA and UEFA Pro-Licence coach. He talks about a Constraints Led Approach to skill development, how to maximize your time with your team, and how coaches can personalize their coaching journey.

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by leadership development coach, team builder, culture coach, Molly Grisham. They discuss "problem areas" that coaches face when when building culture including:

Can winning hurt the team dynamics?
How can you create a player driven culture when players do not understand the requirements of success?
Individually, a player who has never been exposed to adversity and is struggling with it… how do you support the player through this process without basically doing it for them?
Cliques in the team: Friendship groups are naturally going to develop but how much should a coach step in to advise groups or break up certain social patterns in the team setting?
Teaching resilience and exposing players to more adversity…. How can a coach do this in a safe and productive way?
Group think and apathy: Teams that have zero friction and, although they follow the rules, they are happy to go through the motions… how can a coach spark a higher level of standard in the team without promoting negativity?

AND MUCH MORE!!

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Gary is joined by Fergus Connolly, one of the world’s leading performance experts. He is the only coach to have full times roles in every major sport, including soccer (Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers), professional and college football (San Francisco 49s and University of Michigan) and rugby (Welsh national team).

Fergus discusses the following: - The price of success - Inflicting suffering versus enduring it - Signs of complacency in teams and coaches - The difference between information and noise - Why increasing staff could be counter productive

And much more...

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Gary is joined by David Tenney, High Performance Director for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. A UEFA “A” license holder from the Czech Republic, David worked with the Seattle Sounders in MLS for nine seasons. He has one of Major League Soccer’s most respected and progressive minds in sports science and also founded the Sounders FC Sports Science Weekend in 2011, an annual event in Seattle that has attracted some of the top sports science minds from around the world.

David talks about: - The Subjective vs Objective debate - Is injury prevention misinterpreted? - How to communicate with S&C Coaches - MLS Combine Fitness Testing - What soccer can learn from NBA

And much more!

This podcast is brought to you by Techne Futbol. Want to have the best, most fun and efficient training tool available at your fingertips? Now you can train on your own - or motivate your players to - with the Techne Futbol app. Created by Yael Averbuch, a professional and experienced national team player, Techne Futbol is used throughout the U.S. and in over 45 countries. Players are guided through individual technical sessions with video and written instruction. They can track their progress and compete with others on leaderboards, while coaches can monitor their players.

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Gary is joined by former Eintracht Frankfurt, Blackburn Rovers, Schalke 04, LA Galaxy, and US national team player Jermaine Jones.

He talks about the following: - His experience growing up in Germany and what made that environment different from a US Academy. - Playing under Jurgen Klinsmann and how he made such an impact - Managing social media and distractions in today's game - His coach education experience with Irish Football Association - Jermaine's new venture after soccer

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by Simon Clifford, an English coach who, over twenty years ago, challenged the concept that Brazilians possessed a natural talent and instead opened Brazilian soccer schools around the world, as well as working alongside senior players at Garforth Town and Southampton.

Simon talks about the inspiration behind his journey, his friendship with Brazilian player Juninho, changing mindsets in the 1990s, bringing Socrates over for a non-league game, and the experience he had when he took his ideas to the Premier League with Southampton.

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by John Wall, a coach and analyst born in Sweden and CEO of GameInsight Soccer. They discuss John's book that he has co-written with Hans Backe and was inspired by Marcelo Bielsa.

John discusses the need to learn from Bielsa but not copy him, the importance of creativity for coaches, allowing players time and space to solve their own problems, creating a style of play that can inspire people to enjoy the game ... and much more.

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by Ábel Lőrincz, First Team Analyst for Hungarian professional team Budapest Honvéd. Ábel discusses the defensive side of the game including:

Are fitness and speed really the most important requirements for pressing?
How should sessions be designed?
How should a coach act on game day?
How should we judge the success of pressing?
Which teams do you recommend watching?
How can we coach teams to be defensively flexible?
How can opposition analysis help when preparing a team to press?

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by Solent University lecturer, FA Tutor, and formerAFC Bournemouth Lead Youth Development Phase Coach, Graham Mills. He discusses the best ways to prepare and choose a study visit, including research and building the relationship with the coaches. He then details how he approaches the visit itself and what he does with all his notes and reflections.

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by Orlando Pirates first team analyst and U23 head coach, Michael Loftman, to discuss cognitive bias and outcome forecasting. Can framing certain scenarios and players in a biased way negatively impact our ability to coach and develop individuals? Michael shares his views on this and also his experiences in South Africa where players who have not been exposed to any coaching until late in their development, have somehow become some of his most 'coachable' players.

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Gary talks with teaching specialist and author(Teach Like a Champion, Reading Reconsidered, Practice Perfect) Doug Lemov about how coaches can maximize their training time with their players. Doug shares a unique insight into how teaching, organization, and communication can be improved with your players and challenges coaches to consider a number of different aspects when planning, executing, and reviewing the session.

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Gary is joined by TOVO Academy founder, Todd Beane, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Todd talks about producing decision makers from a young age, how boring practices are doing more harm than good, how Johan Cruyff saw the game, and what we can do at every level to change, challenge, and improve.

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by German World Cup veteran Arne Friedrich, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Arne discusses rebounding from a poor performance in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup, penalty shootouts, sports psychology in Bundesliga academies, marking Cristiano Ronaldo, and shares where he draws his inspiration from.

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by current Wales and former Manchester United assistant coach, Tony Strudwick, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Tony talks about life at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson during one of the most successful periods in the club's history: How did Sir Alex develop leaders? What kind of pressure was placed on staff? What motivated Cristiano Ronaldo?

This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by former Kitsap Pumas head coach and current Seattle United coach, Liviu Bird. They discuss the recent Marcelo Bielsa 'spygate' news and share their views on the reaction from the coaching community. Liviu then details his philosophy and experiences with opposition analysis and how it applies to college, club and high school.

Gary sits down with head men's soccer coach at Stanford University, who has lifted the national championship there in 2015, 2016, and 2017. He also enjoyed a huge amount of success at previous schools UNC Charlotte and Fort Lewis College. Jeremy talks about how he defines success, how he builds a culture around that philosophy, and then how he sustains it. He covers recruitment, goal setting, staffing, team talks, and details every aspect of the program.

Gary is joined by Atlanta United Academy Director, Tony Annan. He shares his coaching philosophy and discusses the level of motivation that led him to assess himself and take his coaching to another level. Tony also talks about life at the MLS Champions academy, how they recruit players and coaches, and the advice he has for coaches who are looking at developing elite players.

Gary is joined by Tottenham Hotspur Ladies assistant coach and UEFA Pro License, Juan Carlos Amoros. The objective of this coaching corner is to align theory and practice. What are Juan's beliefs and philosophies and how are they implemented currently? We talk about playing styles, build-up, individual training, recruitment, and the importance of attitude and values inside a professional club.

This Coaching Corner Series is part of the launch of Gary's new book, Modern Soccer Coach: Coaching YOUR 4-3-3. Designed to challenge coaches to create a tactical system that is uniquely aligned with their philosophy on how the game should be played. With lots of new ideas, on session design, exercises and tactical implementation, Gary shares his personal experiences in the game and discusses many different ways in which other coaches have inspired him to think about the game in a much deeper level. It's available now on modernsoccercoach.com/shop and Amazon.

Gary is joined by Spanish football and training methodology expert Kieran Smith, to discuss one of the hottest topics in coach education in recent years: rondo's. Kieran discusses what it is, what it is not, how it should be implemented, ways coaches can progress them, and mistakes he sees both in theory and practice. They also discuss the value of work ethic in coaches and how that can prevent them from implementing a complex system of play.

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Gary is joined by founder of Soccer Parenting Association, Skye Eddy Bruce. A former All-American player and college coach, Skye is passionate about helping coaches deal with the role of parents both in player development and coaching teams. Skye details how she her coaching journey has taken her to this side of the game and advises coaches how to deal with the different challenges that arise when working alongside parents.

Gary is joined in the 'Coaching Corner' by former Newcastle United center back and current Phoenix Rising assistant coach, Peter Ramage. He discusses his youth experience and why he decided to become a center back, how he was coached at the Newcastle United Academy, challenges of playing that position in the Premier League, and how he views the position today as a coach. The 'Coaching Corner' is about depth and detail and the series is part of the launch for the new book 'Coaching YOUR 4-3-3' - available now on www.modernsoccercoach.com

Gary is joined by former Tottenham and England defender Gary Stevens, who discusses being released by Sir Bobby Robson and then playing under him at the World Cup in 1986. As a pro license coach, he talks about the value of enjoyment and adapting his philosophy when he coached in Thailand. And finally, they talk about how difficulty the journey can be for a coach today and how looking after your own well-being is just as important as tactics or training sessions. This culture podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined on the Coaching Corner by Glasgow Celtic U-16 Coach, Willie McNab, who takes an in-depth look at how to beat a low block. What are the technical requirements? How do you balance creativity and tactical discipline? How do impact decision making and risk taking in particular? How do you keep your defensive shape at such a key moment? What does an effective training session look like? Willie discusses all of these and adds some phenomenal insight to his own journey and advice to coaches as well.

Gary is joined by a coach who is no stranger to studying cultures, Jess Ibrom. As a UEFA and USSF 'A' licensed coach, the game has taken him to UK, USA, New Zealand, Mexico and Cook Islands. He talks about how he has had to adapt and simplify his philosophy, but shares what the secret is to both. He also gives an insight to a recent study visit to Mexican professional team Pachuca and details their development systems compared to English and US programs. This culture podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Philadelphia Union U-17 Academy Head Coach, Gary Lewis, talks about dealing with the top talents and managing them individually. He shares his experiences from his time at Derby, Liverpool and Everton, including working with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Gary gives an honest perspective about his coaching philosophy and what he judges success for a youth coach.

In a new feature on the MSC Podcast, Gary talks with former Taiwan National Team and Watford academy coach, Louis Lancaster on player development. Louis discusses his experience working with Borrusia Dortmund star, Jadon Sancho, and how he adjusted his own style of coaching to challenge and help him improve. Louis also talks about how one player he worked with was more motivated by Instagram over technical points, and how he devised a system to help measure every player's performance in a game. The Coaching Corner feature is about depth, clarity, expertise and experience.... Louis brings all that to the table, and then some!

Gary is joined by Chicago Fire assistant coach Marko Mitrovic. He enjoyed success as head coach of the Serbian Under-15 and Under-16 teams, and was an assistant coach as Serbia were crowned 2015 FIFA Under-20. Marko discusses his experience at Red Star Belgrade academy at a time when they were European Champions. They also talk about coaching in MLS, the differences in culture and the impact that Bastian Schweinsteiger has had on the young players in Chicago. This culture podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by former Everton and Southampton 1st team assistant coach, Fran Alonso. Currently the head coach at University of Liverpool, Fran discusses the impact of Spanish culture on the English game, working alongside Ronald Koeman and Mauricio Pochettino, feedback for elite players, and match day for an assistant coach. They also discuss the growth of tactics in the women's game and Fran's role as Technical Director with Southampton Women's FC. This culture podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Clifton wraps up the NWSL season with an interview with Chicago Red Stars assistant coach, Gary Curneen, and NC Courage assistant coach, Sean Nahas. They discuss their experiences from the season and talk about what their key takeaways were.

Gary is joined by expert tactical analyst Adin Osmanbasic to discuss the his views on the game. Adin has worked with Columbus Crew in MLS and writes for leading tactical website Spielvrlagerung. They discuss how coaching and analysis have merged, influence of Rene Maric, positional play and the type of player you require, social media, coach education, Pep & Jose, and of course, he has phenomenal advice for coaches who are looking at improving the depth of their analysis.

Former Liverpool, Wigan, and Watford Academy coach Tim Lees talks about presenting his philosophy to Roberto Martinez, how that impacted his views on the game and coaching it. He also talks about his time coaching at St. Louis and compares the youth landscape of US and England. Player development is also talked about at length and much more!

US pro player Stephanie McCaffrey talks about her journey in the gam. From development and summers spent in country clubs, the shock of playing time decreases in college, and the environment of the US national team where "the air is thinner". She also talks about areas she feels coaches should target when improving culture, her social media policy, and the inspiration behind her charity 'Hidden Gems'. This culture podcast is brought to you by 'Worldstrides Excel'

Former Newcastle United and West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop discusses playing for managers like Kevin Keegan and Harry Redknapp, the role of his goalkeeper coaches, US soccer development, and what advice he would have for a goalkeeper who has to play under Jurgen Klopp.

Gary is joined by Saul Isaksson-Hurst, who spent 10 years coaching in Premier League Academy Football, at Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. He is a 1-2-1 coach specialist and works with a number of players on the books of clubs like Fulham, Spurs, Aresenal, QPR, Barcelona, Aston Villa and many more. What does a individual coach do and why do players need one?

They discuss the following:

Comparison between England and US development model… what did the English DNA do to individual skill development?

Creativity and session design… how can we develop better decision makers AND risk takers?

What roles do clubs play when it comes to skill development?

How can we improve communication with players using technology today?

Gary is joined by former Fulham and Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez to discuss his journey and experiences as both a player and a coach. Lawrie played a key in the biggest upsets in soccer history, scoring the winner against Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup Final. He takes us through what made that culture special, how difficult it was, why some players flourished and others didn't, and what he took from it to his coaching career. This culture podcast is sponsored by Worldstrides Excel.

It's crunch time in the NWSL season and Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to preview the semi-final games and discuss which team they feel are best placed to go all the way. Clifton's special guest is former England women's national team assistant coach, David Gough (40.45) who was on the England staff that finished 3rd in the 2015 World Cup. David discusses his pathway and working with FC Kansas City in NWSL, University of Arkansas, and currently with Florida Elite Soccer Academy.

Gary is joined by former Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, and Sunderland player Andy Reid. Currently coaching with Ireland U-18 national team, Andy discusses his experiences in the game, the type of player he was, how that was developed in Ireland, the importance of balance in life (not just football) and the experiences he had with coaches such as Giovanni Trappatoni. This culture podcast is sponsored by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by Oliver Gage, Head of Performance Analysis & Technical Recruitment for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer. Originally from England, Oliver has worked on the analysis side in English Championship with Sheffield Wednesday and 2014 NCAA men's soccer national champions, University of Virginia. They discuss his unique path, the differences in analyzing games at every level, player development, and what coaches can do to think outside the box when it comes to video and statistical evidence.

AskGary is back to discuss dealing with how you should address your team after you lose. Should you blame external factors? Should we look within? Should we copy Pep?

If you have any questions please feel free to contact gary@modernsoccercoach.com

Gary is joined by international speaker, author and sports psychology consultant, Damian Hughes. As a Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change, Damian has written 3 books, including 'How To Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson' and 'The Barcelona Way: Inside the DNA of a Winning Culture'. They discuss the role of a leader in building, shaping, managing and improving a culture. What role does fear, anger and humor have? They also talk about how to improve awareness as a coach and what ways you can connect better with your players. This podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by Singapore U-19 national team coach and technical skills director, Robbie Servais. He talks about playing in Holland, coaching in Japan, working alongside Australian national team coach, Bert van Marwijk, during the recent World Cup in Russia and much more! This culture podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games and look at the big games coming up this weekend to see what impact they will have on the playoff race. They also have the second part of the Yael Averbuch interview as she discusses her journey and how feedback should be delivered from coaches.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games and discuss what teams are best placed to make a playoff push as the NWSL season heats up!

Gary is joined by current India national team head coach, Stephen Constantine, who shares his remarkable story. An English coach who has managed Nepal, Malawi, Sudan, Rwanda and two spells with his current team India. A phenomenal story about determination, perseverance and the ability to adapt. This podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by Guido Seerden, First team Performance coach & assistant U19 Coach at Dutch club Fortuna Sittard. Guido studied in England, worked in Dubai, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia before moving to his current role in Holland. They talk about sports science, linking tactics and training methodology, coaching in a different language, and much more! This podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary talks with Sports Psychology and Performance Coach, Stu Singer, on how best to integrate mindset into the pre-season planning. What is the best way to develop a mentally tough team? Are goal setting meetings effective? How can club coaches prepare talented players for the pressure of college? Stu answers these and much, much more!

Gary is joined by Fitness and Performance Coach, Ryland Morgans, to discuss the best ways for coaches to integrate their game plan into pre-season training. With his experience at in the Premier League with Liverpool, Everton, Crystal Palace and Swansea, Ryland details how his work was structured, along with a unique insight into working with players like Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez.

Gary talks to author and Aussie Rules coach, Cody Royle, about a number of topics surrounding culture. They discuss his book 'Where Others Won't', how we can get a better gauge of measuring our own culture, and what lessons we can learn from business and other sports. This podcast is sponsored by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by current Stingrays United Senior Director of Coaching, Carmelina Moscato. The Olympic Bronze medalist discusses the impact former Canada head coach, John Herdman, had on her life, compares playing lessons from college and pro life in US, and talks about her experience at Irish Football Association coaching course this summer alongside Champions League winners. This podcast is part of the series of 'soccer culture' podcasts and is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor and Lindsay Vera to review the weekend games and discuss what teams are best placed to make a playoff push as the NWSL season heats up!

Gary is joined by coach, author and tactical analyst, Jed Davies, to discuss his coaching philosophy, how he personally analyzes games, his thoughts on Bielsa coming to England, why Raymond Verheijen courses have helped him so much, and plenty more. This is a new series of 'soccer culture' podcasts and is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by global youth development expert, Tom Byer, to discuss his philosophy on parents playing the most important role in youth development rather than coaches, how he found innovative ways to communicate his vision in Japan, why it takes ten years for a football culture to embed, and much more. This is a new series of 'culture' podcasts and is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an exclusive in-depth interview with Mal Pugh (32:38), who discusses her experience growing up in the game, he challenges of being a young pro, what type of coaching she feels she needs, and much more!

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an exclusive in-depth interview with Erwin van Bennekom(51:28), who discusses his experience with Sky Blue, developing players at Duke University, why teams who have lower possession percentages win so many games, and much more.

Gary talks new Glasgow Rangers assistant coach, Michael Beale, about player development and a host of topics related to coaching. Mick's work as former Liverpool and Chelsea academy coach and unique experience in Brazil as assistant coach at Sao Paulo, has exposed him to some of the greatest coaches and young talents in the world today. What makes them special and how can we produce more of them?

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an exclusive in-depth interview with Yael Averbuch(50:21), who discusses her experience of being a top player in the league, playing at the national team level, and her player development app 'Technē Futbol'.

Gary is joined by former England, Crystal Palace, Spurs, and MK Dons youth coach Dan Micciche. Credited with the development of England midfielder, Dele Alli, and one of the most forward thinking coaches in the game, Dan describes where his football and coaching philosophy came from, how he helped change England's tactical identity at youth level, and why he brought a 'ball striking coach' into his staff when he was recently first team manager at MK Dons.

Gary talks to a group of coaches with an incredible range of experiences and views on the game. Craig Harrington (former Turks & Caicos Head Coach), Erwin van Bennekom (Duke Women's Soccer Coach), Jose Maria Bakero (Barcelona and Spain player) and Dan Micchiche (England U-16 Coach) discuss how they would prepare their team, choose their staffs, prevent boredom, and tell us what to expect from the tournament tactically.

Gary chats to former professional player Kevin George about his experiences as a player, moving into performance psychology and the release of his new book 'Soccology - Inside the Hearts and Minds of the Professionals on the Pitch', which is out now on Amazon.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games in the NWSL.

Gary catches up with highly acclaimed Wall Street Journal writer Sam Walker and talk about his phenomenal book, 'The Captain Class'. It was named one of the best business books of the year by CNBC, The New York Times, Forbes, strategy+business, The Globe and Mail, and Sports Illustrated. Sam challenges coaches to re-evaluate how they define leadership in their team and provides helpful strategies for coaches to implement at all levels.

Gary catches up with Seattle Reign and Wales captain, Jess Fishlock. She discusses how she taught herself the game, rebuilding her game in Holland, the best coach she ever had and why, and the challenges today's players face with pressure and social media.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has Part II of an in-depth interview with Anthony DiCicco(45:17), who discusses the financial side of the women's professional game.

Gary is joined by Northern Ireland legend Aaron Hughes. He's played over 400 Premier League games and 110 games for his country, making his debut for Newcastle United at the Nou Camp in 1997... and is still going strong. Aaron talks about life at Newcastle, what he learnt from Sir Bobby Robson, the importance of older players, how much he enjoyed playing for Roy Hodgson, the impact social media has had on the game, and much, much more.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with Anthony DiCicco(45:17), who discusses his insight into the women's game, the legacy of his father Tony, and the impact of SoccerPlus and goalkeeping at all levels.

Gary catches up with Motherwell defender Andy Rose on the week of their Scottish Cup Final battle with Celtic. Gary discusses the preparation for the game, as well as Andy's path from Bristol City Academy to UCLA, to MLS and back to professional leagues in England and Scotland. Andy also talks about the role of his father-in-law, Bob Bradley, and his early development as a coach.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with former Seattle Reign and Mexico national team player, and current CSUN assistant coach, Jenny Ruiz(45:10), who discusses her experience with the Reign, playing under Laura Harvey, and the challenges of balancing club and country responsibilities.

John Robertson asks Gary how he structures his day and manages his full-time coaching responsibilities with providing content for the coaching community, his own development and his family.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with Seattle Reign staff member Troy McKerrell (43:50), who discusses his role as Opposition Analysis Scout and how video can benefit both players and coaches at every level.

Gary catches up with his old friend and former colleague at University of Cincinnati, Nate Lie. Nate is currently Head Coach at Xavier University and has developed a reputation as one of the best 'recruiters' in the country. But as you'll see here, Nate's ability as a coach goes way beyond recruiting. They talk philosophy, applying business lessons to soccer, character assessment, and building a staff among many other aspects of the game.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with former Boston Breakers goalkeeper Libby Stout (34:36), who discusses her path from college to pro soccer and her experiences in professional leagues in US and Europe.

Gary is joined by Jack Brazil, a UEFA 'B' Coach who currently works in the Cayman Islands. He is a member of the Mentorship Program and has been under the tutelage of Premier League coach, Nigel Adkins. Jack describes what he's learnt from Nigel, how his philosophy has been shaped, and what kind of environment he would build if he took charge of a Champions League team.

We have hit over 100,000 plays for the podcast. Gary would like to thank everyone for their contribution and support, and has a free gift for all coaches. Listen here to claim your bonus content.

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Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor and Dustin Downey to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with Portland Thorns assistant coach Garga Caserta (31.29), who discusses the role of Strength & Conditioning and creative ways of athlete development in all levels of soccer.

Gary is joined by former Sunderland and Aberdeen goalkeeper, David Preece. Now a top journalist in England, David shares his views on how the goalkeeper game has changed since he was a player and describes the mental demands and how coaches can help in this departments. David also has fascinating views on defensive walls and how they sometimes hinder the goalkeeper, as oppose to helping them.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor and Holly Hein to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with Utah Royals assistant coach Scott Parkinson(31.25), who discusses the opening game in front of a sell out crowd, life with a new time, and how enjoyable it has been working alongside Laura Harvey.

Danny Dichio - The Power of Experience by Gary Curneen

Andrew Gagliardo, Girls Soccer Head Coach at Cranford High School, quizzes Gary about how to set his team up for success this season.

Gary talks Sarah Lowdon from University of Florida, on what she has given up to work in her dream role with the Gators. She talks about her definition of sacrifice and how coaches today are interpreting it. Gary concludes by discussing the sacrifices he has made and how they have changed throughout his coaching journey.

Clifton Bush reviews the weekend games with Sierra Taylor, and then has an exclusive interview with former Boston Breakers head coach, Matt Beard. They discuss the league, the top players, and coaching in general!

Gary is joined by Martyn Irvine, who has recently founded PCT Coaching, aimed at providing support to grassroots players and coaches. He quizzes Gary on coaching journey, philosophy, and what would change with the value of hindsight!

Clifton Bush talks about the first round of games with co-host Sierra Taylor. They are joined by Chicago Red Stars assistant coach, Craig Harrington, and discuss the opening games from a coaching point of view.

Tactical expert and UEFA 'A' Licensed coach, Stevie Grieve gives his views on match analysis and how we should be watching the game. He also discusses his new online e-learning course and how he believes coach education should be aligned with the modern game.

Mark Wilson grew up in the Manchester United youth academy and was part of the first team squad from 1997 to 2001. During that time he experienced the environment and culture that dominated the Premier League, the leadership of Roy Keane, and work ethic of David Beckham. Mark shares his views on how that culture was created and what pieces of it we can take into our own environments today.

We are kicking off the new National Women's Soccer League season with a weekly review show hosted on the Modern Soccer Coach podcast. Clifton Bush will take us inside the game to talk with coaches, players, and provide a tactical insight to the game throughout the season. We want you to get involved and will have plenty of material for coaches in the coming weeks!

Gary catches up with former Tottenham Hotspurs and Crystal Palace defender, Dean Austin, who has brought the same approach towards his coaching that he did as a player. Dean talks about how environments have changed with foreign players and coaches, how social media should be managed at youth academies, what he learned from top players, and much more!

Gary talks with his youth teammate, and former Hibs and Bristol City player Ivan Sproule, about making it as a professional at 23 and what he learned from every coach he played for.

Gary explains why thinking that Pep has it easy with access to the world's best players and funding can have can have harmful effects to the coaching community.

Gary talks with a coach who has worked alongside Olympians, Paralympians, World Champion Athletes and Grand Slam Winners to shape their mindset and help them reach success. Allistair talks about the role of parents in a young player's success, how coaches don't spend enough time on connecting with their players, and explains exactly why he ran 12 marathons in 12 weeks.

Gary sits down with US national team and LA Galaxy legend Gyasi Zardes. Now at Columbus Crew, Gyasi talks about the differences between college and pro, learning from Premier League pros, the impact Jurgen Klinsmann had on him, and the experience of playing against Messi and Neymar.

Gary talks with Culture specialist Donna Fishter on how a coach can shape an environment that players can embrace and grow as players, people, and leaders. What should coaches be doing? What should we stop doing? And how do we implement it right away in our coaching? 'Big D' explains all....

Sports Psychology and Performance Coach, Stu Singer, talks to Gary about all how coaches can improve their knowledge and delivery of the mental aspect of the game. And are our natural reluctance to psychology and stepping outside outside comfort zones preventing our players from doing the same?

Gary catches up with Everton professional player Simone Magill, who even at 23 years old has achieved an enormous amount in the game, including becoming the first female player to come out of Northern Ireland, FIFA record for the quickest goal in international competition, and 45 senior caps. They talk about the motivation, sacrifice, and importance of choices at a young age. And then she takes it to another level when the topic of coaching comes up!

Gary talks with David Roberston, one of the mentee coaches currently involved in the Modern Soccer Coach Worldwide Mentorship Program. David is the CUP Girls Assistant Director of Coaching. They talk primarily about developing a philosophy but, like plenty of these podcasts, it goes into much more.

Gary catches up with Todd Beane (Founder of the TOVO Academy in Barcelona)to talk about how coach education has changed, why we should look beyond results to make a real impact, and what he learned from working with and being around Johan Cruyff.

Gary catches up with Gerard Jones, author of 'Lets Talk Soccer' and a coach with experience in a number of countries including US and England, before he delivers a webinar to the Modern Soccer Coach Mentee group. They talk about the difference between youth soccer in UK and US and discuss how far coaches are willing to go to experience real learning in order to both challenge and advance their coaching.

Part two where Dan sits down with coaches (Kat Nicholls, Paul Templeton, Clifton Bush) based in the US to discuss a variety of coaching topics within the game that are aligned with the psychology of sport.

Neill Collins has had a 16 year professional playing career, in the Premier League with Sunderland and currently with Tampa Bay Rowdies. Gary sits down with him at the recent convention in Philadelphia to discuss his experiences under Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy, as well as how we can get the hunger and passion to the current generation of young players.

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What did I learn and who stood out? Gary gives his views on an eventful week in Philadelphia.

Gary addresses how to get buy-in from youth players who complain that sessions are boring and are not open to coaching.

Few coaches have experience like Lisa Cole. She has worked at youth, club, college, pro and international level, and recently became Assistant Coach at Houston Dash. She talks about her experiences and asks some important questions to coaches both young and old.

What separates the top youth players from the rest and how do we work on developing it at younger ages? Gary gets the answers from NC Courage NWSL Assistant Coach and Academy Director, Sean Nahas

Tom Bates, Head Performance Psychologist at Aston Villa Football Club, joins Gary and 172 other coaches for the recent Modern Soccer Coach webinar. Tom discusses training, games, dealing with players individually, his new book 'The Future Coach, and much, much more.

Founder of Training Ground Guru, Simon Austin, joins Gary to discuss what some of the top clubs in England are doing behind the scenes and what's the next frontier for training.

Anel Lilic has a couple of questions for Gary about how to separate yourself as a coach, and what are the daily habits that define the successful ones.

Gary is joined by Spanish soccer journalist, Guillem Balague, author of the new book 'Brave New World' which gives an in-depth look into the life and work of Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino. Balague gives his insight into the goals behind the book and how Pochettino was throughout the process.

Gary catches up with former Everton, Aston Villa, and England defender Earl Barrett to talk about the characters in the 1990s teams, preparing mentally to go up against great players, and what it was like to play in the same team as Paul McGrath.

Women's Pro Soccer player Tiffany Weimer from Boston Breakers joins Gary to talk about her career and experiences in the game. She talks about how passionate she was and still is about the game, what she learned from Europe and top players, and how she hopes to inspire the next generation with her work for Duktig Brand.

Gary Curneen gives his response to a common problem with youth sports today: the absence of passion and competitiveness.

Paul Dalglish joins Gary Curneen to talk about the Liverpool boot room, the challenges of being a general manager and coach, and his views on youth development.

Question from Keith Beatty on the process of building teams and culture.

How does growing up in the Manchester United youth academy at the peak of their dominance shape a young player? John gives a phenomenal insight into culture and life at Old Trafford and how that shaped his views as a coach.