Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an exclusive in-depth interview with Mal Pugh (32:38), who discusses her experience growing up in the game, he challenges of being a young pro, what type of coaching she feels she needs, and much more!

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an exclusive in-depth interview with Erwin van Bennekom(51:28), who discusses his experience with Sky Blue, developing players at Duke University, why teams who have lower possession percentages win so many games, and much more.

Gary talks new Glasgow Rangers assistant coach, Michael Beale, about player development and a host of topics related to coaching. Mick's work as former Liverpool and Chelsea academy coach and unique experience in Brazil as assistant coach at Sao Paulo, has exposed him to some of the greatest coaches and young talents in the world today. What makes them special and how can we produce more of them?

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an exclusive in-depth interview with Yael Averbuch(50:21), who discusses her experience of being a top player in the league, playing at the national team level, and her player development app 'Technē Futbol'.

Gary is joined by former England, Crystal Palace, Spurs, and MK Dons youth coach Dan Micciche. Credited with the development of England midfielder, Dele Alli, and one of the most forward thinking coaches in the game, Dan describes where his football and coaching philosophy came from, how he helped change England's tactical identity at youth level, and why he brought a 'ball striking coach' into his staff when he was recently first team manager at MK Dons.

Gary talks to a group of coaches with an incredible range of experiences and views on the game. Craig Harrington (former Turks & Caicos Head Coach), Erwin van Bennekom (Duke Women's Soccer Coach), Jose Maria Bakero (Barcelona and Spain player) and Dan Micchiche (England U-16 Coach) discuss how they would prepare their team, choose their staffs, prevent boredom, and tell us what to expect from the tournament tactically.

Gary chats to former professional player Kevin George about his experiences as a player, moving into performance psychology and the release of his new book 'Soccology - Inside the Hearts and Minds of the Professionals on the Pitch', which is out now on Amazon.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games in the NWSL.

Gary catches up with highly acclaimed Wall Street Journal writer Sam Walker and talk about his phenomenal book, 'The Captain Class'. It was named one of the best business books of the year by CNBC, The New York Times, Forbes, strategy+business, The Globe and Mail, and Sports Illustrated. Sam challenges coaches to re-evaluate how they define leadership in their team and provides helpful strategies for coaches to implement at all levels.

Gary catches up with Seattle Reign and Wales captain, Jess Fishlock. She discusses how she taught herself the game, rebuilding her game in Holland, the best coach she ever had and why, and the challenges today's players face with pressure and social media.