Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary is joined by Abdul Faisal Chibsah, who recently started a new role as High Performance Specialist at FIFA. He was recently Head of Academy Recruitment at Charlotte FC (MLS) and also worked as Regional Academy Scout at Philadelphia Union (MLS). He talks about identifying talent at youth level, the importance of environment, projecting talent in ten years, and what it's like working alongside Arsene Wenger in his new role!! NEW MODERN SOCCER COACH BOOK: DETAIL IS OUT NOW!!!! Find out more and get your copy below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/modern-soccer-coach-detail

Gary is joined by head coach of Philadelphia Union II, Marlon LeBlanc, to discuss the differences between college and pro environments in the US. Having spent fourteen successful seasons at West Virginia University, few better understand the dynamics of player development better than Marlon. NEW MODERN SOCCER COACH BOOK: DETAIL IS OUT NOW!!!! Find out more and get your copy below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/modern-soccer-coach-detail

Gary is joined by Nate Weiss, Individual Development Coach at VfB Stuttgart in Germany's Bundesliga. He shares his journey from playing college soccer in US with NC State, to playing professionally in Europe, and then transitioning to the individual development side of the game. NEW MODERN SOCCER COACH BOOK: DETAIL IS OUT NOW!!!! Find out more and get your copy below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/new-msc-book-out-now-detail