Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Gary is joined on the Coaching Corner by Glasgow Celtic U-16 Coach, Willie McNab, who takes an in-depth look at how to beat a low block. What are the technical requirements? How do you balance creativity and tactical discipline? How do impact decision making and risk taking in particular? How do you keep your defensive shape at such a key moment? What does an effective training session look like? Willie discusses all of these and adds some phenomenal insight to his own journey and advice to coaches as well.

Gary is joined by a coach who is no stranger to studying cultures, Jess Ibrom. As a UEFA and USSF 'A' licensed coach, the game has taken him to UK, USA, New Zealand, Mexico and Cook Islands. He talks about how he has had to adapt and simplify his philosophy, but shares what the secret is to both. He also gives an insight to a recent study visit to Mexican professional team Pachuca and details their development systems compared to English and US programs. This culture podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Philadelphia Union U-17 Academy Head Coach, Gary Lewis, talks about dealing with the top talents and managing them individually. He shares his experiences from his time at Derby, Liverpool and Everton, including working with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Gary gives an honest perspective about his coaching philosophy and what he judges success for a youth coach.

In a new feature on the MSC Podcast, Gary talks with former Taiwan National Team and Watford academy coach, Louis Lancaster on player development. Louis discusses his experience working with Borrusia Dortmund star, Jadon Sancho, and how he adjusted his own style of coaching to challenge and help him improve. Louis also talks about how one player he worked with was more motivated by Instagram over technical points, and how he devised a system to help measure every player's performance in a game. The Coaching Corner feature is about depth, clarity, expertise and experience.... Louis brings all that to the table, and then some!

Gary is joined by Chicago Fire assistant coach Marko Mitrovic. He enjoyed success as head coach of the Serbian Under-15 and Under-16 teams, and was an assistant coach as Serbia were crowned 2015 FIFA Under-20. Marko discusses his experience at Red Star Belgrade academy at a time when they were European Champions. They also talk about coaching in MLS, the differences in culture and the impact that Bastian Schweinsteiger has had on the young players in Chicago. This culture podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by former Everton and Southampton 1st team assistant coach, Fran Alonso. Currently the head coach at University of Liverpool, Fran discusses the impact of Spanish culture on the English game, working alongside Ronald Koeman and Mauricio Pochettino, feedback for elite players, and match day for an assistant coach. They also discuss the growth of tactics in the women's game and Fran's role as Technical Director with Southampton Women's FC. This culture podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Clifton wraps up the NWSL season with an interview with Chicago Red Stars assistant coach, Gary Curneen, and NC Courage assistant coach, Sean Nahas. They discuss their experiences from the season and talk about what their key takeaways were.

Gary is joined by expert tactical analyst Adin Osmanbasic to discuss the his views on the game. Adin has worked with Columbus Crew in MLS and writes for leading tactical website Spielvrlagerung. They discuss how coaching and analysis have merged, influence of Rene Maric, positional play and the type of player you require, social media, coach education, Pep & Jose, and of course, he has phenomenal advice for coaches who are looking at improving the depth of their analysis.

Former Liverpool, Wigan, and Watford Academy coach Tim Lees talks about presenting his philosophy to Roberto Martinez, how that impacted his views on the game and coaching it. He also talks about his time coaching at St. Louis and compares the youth landscape of US and England. Player development is also talked about at length and much more!

US pro player Stephanie McCaffrey talks about her journey in the gam. From development and summers spent in country clubs, the shock of playing time decreases in college, and the environment of the US national team where "the air is thinner". She also talks about areas she feels coaches should target when improving culture, her social media policy, and the inspiration behind her charity 'Hidden Gems'. This culture podcast is brought to you by 'Worldstrides Excel'