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Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

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Aug 16, 2022 • 50min

Life at Manchester United and Falling in Love with Football with Luke Chadwick

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
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Aug 5, 2022 • 51min

Improving Communication & Decision Making at Youth Level with Jack Rolfe

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. SPECIAL OFFER!!!! Check them out online at www.thecoachinglab.org and use the code MSCPODCAST at checkout to get your 10% OFF DISCOUNT!!
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Jul 22, 2022 • 59min

Roberto De Zerbi - Breaking the Rules of Build-Up: Conversation with Jamie Hamilton

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
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Jul 5, 2022 • 1h 1min

Coaching Set-Pieces at Pro Level - Andy Parslow Interview

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
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Jun 28, 2022 • 37min

Tactical Breakdown of David Beckham's Role in Man United's Treble Winning Season with Ryan Quinn

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
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May 31, 2022 • 51min

Planning Periodization for a High Pressing Team - Mike Brown

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
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May 24, 2022 • 11min

Reaction to Man City's Title Win and Pep vs. Klopp

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
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May 18, 2022 • 47min

Different Leagues, Different Styles.... How Does This Impact Coaching? - Oliver Hopkins

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
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Apr 28, 2022 • 55min

Khano Smith: The Art of an Assistant Coach

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: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/modern-soccer-coach-detail
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Mar 29, 2022 • 60min

Damon Shaw: Journey of a Professional Futsal Coach

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

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