North American Irish Coaches Show

Stephen Murray is responsible for the recruitment of students in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Stephen graduated from Lambuth University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Sports Management. Following university, Murray also played professionally in the USA with  the USL Division One side Wilmington Hammerheads. He also played with  Memphis Express and Nashville Metros, where he was on the All Southern  Conference Team of the Year. In the 2008-2009 season, Stephen played and  coached in the Croatian League with NK Junak Sinj.  Stephen was also  at Triton College based in  Illinois, where he was the assistant coach. Stephen helped lead the team  to the National Tournament. A super listen and it shows the journey that can be had with going abroad to study. 

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

McCabe was born in Ringsend, Co Dublin.  He grew up playing with his local side Cambridge Boys and Ashbourne  United in Meath among others, before deciding to travel to the United  States to pursue a scholarship offer and a chance to earn a degree at Young Harris College. He currently plays for Louisville City FC. 

Padraic is the Director of Team Operations for  OKC Energy. He speaks about his journey from college soccer to working in the USL Championship. We discuss scouting, managers worked with and the future of the game.  Enjoy Everyone!!!!

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!!

Stephen Rice is a former player with Coventry city, Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers. He has recently earned his UEFA Pro License and is continuing his education with a masters degree at UCD. This is a great insight into the journey of Stephen Rice. Enjoy!!

Alan McCann is the Current Head Coach at Reading United. Alan has been named the National Coach of the Year and has helped many players turn professional. He also has a wide variety of college soccer experience having played in the NAIA and the NCAA levels. 

Darragh is an Assistant Coach at Desales University in Pennsylvania. We discuss all things related to his journey of  becoming a GA as well as what his life is like. Enjoy!!!