Modern Soccer Coach Podcast
Gary Curneen
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
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Feb 12, 2023 • 53min
Coaching Build-Up at Youth Level with Guillermo Sanchez
We were recently joined by assistant boys director at Louisville City FC Academy, Guillermo Sanchez, to discuss his thoughts and philosophies around session design. Guillermo holds a USSF A License and has a phenomenal ranged of experiences within the game.
After his playing career, he has coached at the pro level in Venezuela, India, Paraguay, Bolivia, and in the MLS with Orlando City. He also holds a masters degree in sports psychology and does consultation work with coaches, players and parents around the technical and mental side of the game.
Get the full session plan for FREE below:
https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/youth-build-up-session-with-guillermo-sanchez
This podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialise in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. In addition to their specialist recruitment services they support candidates at all levels in the game with professionally designed football resumes.
They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 20% discount on their marketing products using the code MSC20 at the checkout.
Check them out at www.footballcareers.com/curriculum-vitaes/
Check out Guillermo's website below:
https://www.guillermocoach.com/

Feb 8, 2023 • 28min
Role of Data and College Recruitment with Chris Rich & Katelyn Longino
Last week, we partnered up with APFA (Association of Professional Football Analysts) in our series of 'Friday interviews' was on the topic of college recruitment and the role of data. Our guests were Chris Rich, head coach of UNC-Greensboro, and Katelyn Longino, who is the assistant coach at University of Iowa.
The full 60 minute interview is available on the APFA website. Just click below, start an account and watch for FREE!!
https://t.co/4G1v2jzCan

Jan 22, 2023 • 50min
Managing & Maximizing Your Environment with Jen Klein
Gary is joined by Jen Klein, Head Coach of the University of Michigan, who discusses ways that coaches can manage their environment, particularly in regards to staffing. During the interview, Jen gives fantastic insight on:
- Establishing roles and responsibilities of staff
- Delegation and empowering your staff
- Staff feedback and development
- Hiring and recruiting your staff
And much more!!
This podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialise in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. In addition to their specialist recruitment services they support candidates at all levels in the game with professionally designed football resumes.
They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 20% discount on their marketing products using the code MSC20 at the checkout.
Check them out at www.footballcareers.com/curriculum-vitaes/

Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 1min
Creating a Flexible Football Philosophy (Under Pressure!!) - Jack Ross
Gary is joined by Jack Ross, UEFA Pro License and former head coach of Dundee United, Hibs, St Mirren and Sunderland. He talks about his experiences of building and executing a flexible football philosophy and offers insights on how to communicate and manage it when the pressure is on.
This podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialise in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. In addition to their specialist recruitment services they support candidates at all levels in the game with professionally designed football resumes.
They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 20% discount on their marketing products using the code MSC20 at the checkout.
Check them out at https://www.footballcareers.com/curriculum-vitaes/

Dec 22, 2022 • 50min
World Cup Review! Tactical Trends and Impact on Youth Game with Matt Ford
Gary is joined by Matt Ford - Academy Coach at Charlotte FC and Set-Piece Analyst. Matt has shared some analysis around World Cup tactical trends and how do they impact our coaching, specifically at youth level.
If you enjoy this conversation… we are having an end of year MSC Special on Wednesday, December 28th at 2pm EST (7pm UK time). Matt and Gary will be breaking down one of the greatest finals of all-time: Argentina v France and where was the game tactically won and lost?
During the webinar, they will also share some processes around analysis
If you enjoy that side of the game and would like to join the discussion or get some tips around analysis, please join us - link is below...
https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/world-cup-final-tactical-insights-webinar

Dec 12, 2022 • 57min
Engaging Your Audience!! Jon Mackenzie on Public v Club Analysis
Gary is joined by Jon Mackenzie, highly acclaimed writer and presenter for Tifo Football. As one of the leading analysts in the online space, Jon discusses the difference between doing tactical analysis on social media and working for a club… and what can one potentially learn from the other.
If you are looking to learn more about Tactical Analysis and get involved in a new community of analysts please check out APFA (Association of Professional Football Analysts) on the link below
https://apfa.io
Also, we’ve just released a new session book:
Modern Soccer Coach 20 Scanning Exercises
If you are looking for session ideas around awareness and decision making, please check it out below:
https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-20-scanning-training-exercises-ebook

Dec 5, 2022 • 19min
Designing Your Coaching Resume: What NOT to do! - Piero Carrino
Creating a game plan to navigate around the job market could be one of the most beneficial things a coach can do. MSC has just started a new partnership with Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialize in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe.
We are joined in this interview by Football Careers director, Piero Carrino, to discuss some of the biggest mistakes coaches make in building their resume.
- How long should it be?
- What should be included?
- How many references do you need?
And much more!!!
Football Careers have been kind enough to offer MSC podcast listeners a 20% discount on their products using the code MSC20 at the checkout. Click below to see more:
https://www.footballcareers.com/

Dec 1, 2022 • 41min
A True Journey! College, Club, and now MLS Analysis - Joseph Hickman
Gary is joined by Joe Hickman, Video Analyst currently working at Real Salt Lake in MLS. Joe has a very interesting journey - having worked in the college game and is heavily involved in youth soccer too. He talks about life as MLS Analyst, processes at Real Salt Lake, what kind of analysis processes he would go back and do at college and career advice for people looking to progress in the analysis world.
Todays podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialize in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe.
They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 10% discount on their products using the code MSC10 at the checkout.
Check them out at https://www.footballcareers.com/

Nov 21, 2022 • 45min
Connecting Training to the Game Model with David Selini
David Selini joins us to discuss effective ways to connect session design to tactical principles. He is a UEFA A Licensed coach and assistant coach at IFK Värnamo who play in the top tier of Swedish football
David discusses specific exercises, training methodology, and gives a fantastic insight into how to be consistent and creative on the training pitch.
You can watch the full interview here...
https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/session-design-with-david-selini
AND DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT KEYFRAME...
www.keyframesports.com/

Nov 4, 2022 • 47min
Helping Youth Players Deal with Stress and Pressure with Stefan Peter
Gary is joined by Stefan Peter to discuss the role of pressure in youth sports and how coaches can help. Stefan grew up in Austria, was a former player, and has now moved onto coaching and working with athletes from all over the world online.
Stefan has generously sponsored this episode and he has some excellent resources that he’s also giving away,,, please check out the full workbook which is available to download for FREE below:
https://www.stefanpetercoaching.com/
This offer will be available until the end of the year
Also he has another special offer for listeners with 10% off his coaching program
Two more things he would like to exclusively offer to our listeners:
1) Below are a quick set of questions to self assess emotional intelligence. If you answer more than 5 of these questions with „no", than the emotionset method would be a helpful tool to perform and feel better in the future.
1. I’m usually aware of how I’m feeling emotionally.
2. I find it easy to express my feelings and beliefs to others.
3. I really know what I’m good at and where I lack skills.
4. I know exactly where I’m going in life.
5. I depend on others when making important decisions.
6. People feel I really listen to them.
7. I have many friends and acquaintances.
8. I spend a lot of time doing things to help others.
9. I’m good at solving people’s problems.
10. I find it easy to change tasks.
11. I live in the real world and tend not to daydream.
12. I get through stressful situations without a lot of anxiety.
13. I’m thoughtful, and I carefully plan my reaction to things.
14. I tend to look at the bright side of things.
15. I’m usually happy.
2) 10% additional discount on the online coaching program on his website below:
https://www.stefanpetercoaching.com/


