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

Balancing Football & Academics in an Elite Environment with Lee Picton

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

Sports

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/ecourseanalysis


Online 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.

REALLY Understanding Coaching Methodology with Martin Vlk

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 effectively

If you would like more support on analysis, please check out:
https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysis

Mastering Data and Recruitment with AFC Bournemouth's Francisco Lorenzo

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

The System or The Players: Chris Ramsey on Development Priorities

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-3rd

Veo 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

Improving Your Half-Time Team Talk with Eamon Devlin

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/1915855152

If you enjoy the interview, please let your coaching community know and share on your social platforms! - Many thanks - Gary Curneen

Balancing Football & Academics in an Elite Environment with Lee Picton

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