Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

By Gary Curneen

Sports & Recreation

What's Modern Soccer Coach Podcast about?

Welcome to the Modern Soccer Coach Podast! My 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

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Gerard Jones: Improving the...

08.07.2019

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 ...

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08.07.2019 Gerard Jones: Improving the Individual within the Team 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 ...
07.31.2019 Slawek Morawski: Coaching Game Intelligence 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 ...
07.21.2019 Randy Waldrum & Erwin van Bennekom: Taking Over a New Team 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 ...
07.13.2019 David Garcia - Implementing a Possession System with a Youth Team 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 ...
06.28.2019 Dr. Ceri Bowley: The Power of Observation 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 ...
06.19.2019 John Pascarella: THAT Tweet, Social Media, and the State of the US Game 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 ...
06.12.2019 Paul Bright: Improving Your Communication On and Off the Pitch 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 ...
06.05.2019 Joao Nuno Fonseca: A Modern Coaching Approach with Focus on Tactical Analysis 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. ...
05.28.2019 Ricardo Alves: How to Use Tactical Analysis Effectively at Elite Level 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 ...
05.19.2019 Mark Bennett and Ian Barker: Maximizing Your Week As a Coach 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, ...
05.11.2019 Edu Rubio: Every Level Requires a Different You 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. This podcast is brought to you ...
05.04.2019 Ben Bartlett - Constraints Led Approach to Skill Development 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 ...
04.27.2019 Molly Grisham: When Team Culture Goes Wrong... 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 ...
04.17.2019 Fergus Connolly - Building & Sustaining an Elite Environment 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 ...
04.11.2019 David Tenney - From Soccer To The NBA 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 ...
04.04.2019 Jermaine Jones: Klinsmann, Pressure, and Social Media 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 ...
03.28.2019 Simon Clifford - The Man Who Brought The Brazilian Game to England 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 ...
03.20.2019 John Wall: Marcelo Bielsa (Rotations and Interchanges) 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 ...
03.12.2019 Ábel Lőrincz: Pressing 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 ...
03.05.2019 Graham Mills: Maximizing a Coach-Study Visit 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. ...
02.26.2019 Michael Loftman: Cognitive Bias and Coaching 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 ...
02.17.2019 Doug Lemov - Making Your Training Sessions Better 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 ...
02.11.2019 Todd Beane - You Get What You Train 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 ...
02.04.2019 Arne Friedrich \| Perspective 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 ...
01.30.2019 Tony Strudwick: Culture, Science, Manchester Utd and Sir Alex 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 ...
01.25.2019 Bielsa, Spygate, and Opposition Analysis with Liviu Bird 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 ...
01.20.2019 Jeremy Gunn - Consistency and Clarity 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. ...
01.16.2019 Tony Annan - What Does Honesty Really Mean? 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 ...
01.06.2019 The Coaching Corner: Juan Carlos Amoros - Theory to Practice 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? ...
12.31.2018 Kieran Smith - RONDO'S 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, ...
12.26.2018 Skye Eddy Bruce - Dealing with Soccer Parents 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 ...
12.17.2018 Coaching Corner: Peter Ramage on Central Defending 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 ...
12.09.2018 Gary Stevens - From Spurs to Thailand & Mental Health for Coaches 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 ...
12.04.2018 Coaching Corner: Willie McNab on Beating a Low Block 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 ...
11.25.2018 Jess Ibrom - Coaching Culture in Cook Islands and Mexico 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 ...
11.19.2018 Gary Lewis - Managing Top Talent 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 ...
11.12.2018 Coaching Corner: Louis Lancaster on Player Development 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 ...
11.05.2018 Marko Mitrovic - Serbian Football Culture 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 ...
10.28.2018 Fran Alonso - Spanish Culture in the Premier League 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, ...
10.26.2018 NWSL Rewind with Clifton Bush - Final Show 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.
10.21.2018 Adin Osmanbasic - A Tactical Mind 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, ...
10.14.2018 Tim Lees - Re-Evaluating Your Comfort Zone 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 ...
10.07.2018 Stephanie McCaffrey \| Inside US Women's Soccer Culture 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 ...
10.01.2018 Shaka Hislop - Goalkeeping Then and Now 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 ...
09.24.2018 Saul Isaksson-Hurst - Player Development: The 1-2-1 Speciailist Coach 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 ...
09.16.2018 Lawrie Sanchez - The Crazy Gang Culture 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 ...
09.13.2018 NWSL Rewind with Clifton Bush - THE PLAYOFFS! 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 ...
09.10.2018 Andy Reid \| Irish Soccer Culture Episode 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, ...
09.03.2018 Oliver Gage \| An Evidence-Based Approach to Coaching 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 ...
08.31.2018 Ask Gary \| How Should I Deliver a Team Talk After We Lost? #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

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