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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Paddy McCourt: Coaching Creativity

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 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

Maximize Your Training Sessions with Rob McKay

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 development

And much more!!

Please check out MSC latest content below:
https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/blog

Paddy McCourt: Coaching Creativity

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