
Modern Soccer Coach Podcast
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
Latest episodes

May 6, 2020 • 46min
Henrik Teisbæk: Video Analysis and Innovation After COVID-19
Gary is joined by Veo CEO, Henrik Teisbæk, to talk about how youth and amateur teams can video their games - and potentially create opportunities for revenue streams and connections when the games resume.
Veo is the portable, lightweight soccer camera that films games and practices automatically without the need for a camera operator.
Once games are recorded, they're sent to the Veo online software. Coaches and players can then create highlights, draw on the screen or even take control of the camera and operate it themselves. With Veo, the possibilities are endless.
For more information:
www.veo.co/us/MSC

May 4, 2020 • 1h 4min
Jim McGuinness: Coaching Intensity
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!!
The Modern Soccer Coach Mentorship Program is back! Next month, Gary Curneen will take coaches through an intensive four week course where they will take specific themes and discuss them in-depth through webinars, along with assignments where coaches will get feedback on their work. Coaches will cover philosophy, tactical analysis and session design, as well as looking at ways they can improve their environment to maximize the time they have with their team. The course will be split into four weeks with a webinar and assignment on each one and is ideal for a coach who is looking at continuing their development and putting processes in place for when practice resumes.
To reserve your spot, please go to:
https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/june-coach-mentorship-program

Apr 20, 2020 • 51min
Cristian Colas: Disrupting Yourself as a Coach
Gary is joined by UEFA PRO License coach, Cristian Colás. He discusses his coaching journey that has taken him to Spain, Finland, and England, as well as addressing the following:
- How do coaches challenge themselves if there are limited opportunities for them?
- How can you grow as a coach if you do not have a full-time coaching position
- How can you play a possession game if you have limited training time with your players?
- How do you balance complexity and simplicity when it comes to game models?
- How can you make training 'fun' at senior levels?
And much more!!!
This podcast is brought to you by Bounce Athletics. If you are running a summer camp Bounce Athletics offers fully customized micro-stitched textured premium camp balls for under $9/ball. These are same camp balls that are used by major DI programs like Wake Forest, Creighton, Texas Tech, Michigan State, Florida State, and Clemson to name just a few. Modern Soccer Coach listeners can get a $50 discount on their first order of custom balls or training vests by mentioning the podcast when they email info@BounceAthletics.com to begin the order process.

Apr 11, 2020 • 60min
Martin O'Neill: Clough, Keane, Communication & Motivation
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
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Apr 4, 2020 • 49min
Tom Crean: NBA Development and Brutal Honesty
Gary is joined by legendary basketball coach Tom Crean. Currently Head Coach at University of Georgia, and with a hugely successful spells at Indiana and Marquette, Tom has developed winning teams and NBA players in the process. In this interview he disucsses:
- How to challenge players every day
- Ways that staff can help or hinder environment
- Pathway of NBA Player Development
- Communicating to families and club coaches
- Dwayne Wade's level of honesty and awareness in college
And much more!!!
This podcast is brought to you by Bounce Athletics. If you are running a summer camp Bounce Athletics offers fully customized micro-stitched textured premium camp balls for under $9/ball. To receive free shipping, with delivery in May, order by February 15th. These are same camp balls that are used by major DI programs like Wake Forest, Creighton, Texas Tech, Michigan State, Florida State, and Clemson to name just a few. Modern Soccer Coach listeners can get a $50 discount on their first order of custom balls or training vests by mentioning the podcast when they email info@BounceAthletics.com to begin the order process.

Mar 28, 2020 • 51min
Fabrizio Piccareta - Italian Culture and Coach Commitment
Gary is joined by current Roma U17 and UEFA Pro Coach, Fabrizio Piccareta. He talks about his journey as a coach, his time as assistant coach to Paolo Di Canio at Sunderland, current role, and the following:
- How can you prepare U17 for the pressures of playing with such a big club?
- Are Italian players naturally more disciplined with regards to lifestyle management and diet?
- How was Paolo Di Canio on a daily basis?
- How difficult is it to change the culture of a club mid-season?
- How can Italy balance flair with defensive focus in their football culture?
And much more!
This podcast is brought to you by Bounce Athletics. If you are running a summer camp Bounce Athletics offers fully customized micro-stitched textured premium camp balls for under $9/ball. To receive free shipping, with delivery in May, order by February 15th. These are same camp balls that are used by major DI programs like Wake Forest, Creighton, Texas Tech, Michigan State, Florida State, and Clemson to name just a few. Modern Soccer Coach listeners can get a $50 discount on their first order of custom balls or training vests by mentioning the podcast when they email info@BounceAthletics.com to begin the order process.

Mar 24, 2020 • 42min
Rulani Mokwena: Philosophy, Values, and Tactical Analysis
Gary is joined by former Orlando Pirates and new Chippa United coach, Rulani Mokwena. He discusses:
- How his values and coaching philosophy are integrated
- Importance of reflecting before communicating
- Role of an assistant coach - challenging and supporting
- Love of video and tactical analysis in daily life
And much more!!
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Mar 21, 2020 • 38min
Gavin Levey: Development in Isolation
Gary is joined by Head of Academy Coaching at Aberdeen FC, Gavin Levey. Gavin discusses the role of coaches under these difficult circumstances currently including:
- How are technical workouts distributed at Aberdeen FC?
- Are there other areas that they are looking to improve players?
- How are they communicating to parents?
- What role do coaches have during this time?
- How can a coach inspire a young player to do individual workout, rather than just instructing them?
This podcast is brought to you again by SportsLab360, an outstanding platform designed to empower youth players to increase their Soccer IQ and allow coaches to guide player development outside of training. Please check out their work at www.SportsLab360.com

Mar 16, 2020 • 44min
Thomas Gronnemark: Liverpool Throw-Ins and Forward Thinking Coaches
Gary is joined by throw-in coach, Thomas Gronnemark. He talks about his work at Liverpool, Ajax, FC Midtjylland, and addresses the following:
- Why Jurgen Klopp asked him to start right away
- How he achieves buy-in from players
- How his work must compliment playing philosophy
- How he deals with Steve Nicol and Andy Gray criticism
- Advice to young coaches who want to be specialists
And much more!!!
This podcast is brought to you again by SportsLab360, an outstanding platform designed to empower youth players to increase their Soccer IQ and allow coaches to guide player development outside of training. Please check out their work at www.SportsLab360.com

Mar 11, 2020 • 47min
Keir Wenham-Flatt: Can a Coaching Philosophy Hold You Back?
Gary is joined by Keir Wenham-Flatt, a strength and conditioning coach based in the USA, who has worked with elite level rugby players all over the globe in places like the UK, China, Australia, Argentina and Japan.
Kier discusses:
- How a philosophy can also restrict a coach
- How coaches can give themselves too much credit
- Why soccer injury counts are not effect
- What we must do to create more robust soccer players
- Improving relationships with S&C Coaches
And much more!!
This podcast is brought to you by Bounce Athletics. If you are running a summer camp Bounce Athletics offers fully customized micro-stitched textured premium camp balls for under $9/ball. To receive free shipping, with delivery in May, order by February 15th. These are same camp balls that are used by major DI programs like Wake Forest, Creighton, Texas Tech, Michigan State, Florida State, and Clemson to name just a few. Modern Soccer Coach listeners can get a $50 discount on their first order of custom balls or training vests by mentioning the podcast when they email info@BounceAthletics.com to begin the order process.