Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Gary is joined by Oliver Gage, Head of Performance Analysis & Technical Recruitment for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer. Originally from England, Oliver has worked on the analysis side in English Championship with Sheffield Wednesday and 2014 NCAA men's soccer national champions, University of Virginia. They discuss his unique path, the differences in analyzing games at every level, player development, and what coaches can do to think outside the box when it comes to video and statistical evidence.

#AskGary is back to discuss dealing with how you should address your team after you lose. Should you blame external factors? Should we look within? Should we copy Pep? If you have any questions please feel free to contact gary@modernsoccercoach.com

Gary is joined by international speaker, author and sports psychology consultant, Damian Hughes. As a Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change, Damian has written 3 books, including 'How To Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson' and 'The Barcelona Way: Inside the DNA of a Winning Culture'. They discuss the role of a leader in building, shaping, managing and improving a culture. What role does fear, anger and humor have? They also talk about how to improve awareness as a coach and what ways you can connect better with your players. This podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by Singapore U-19 national team coach and technical skills director, Robbie Servais. He talks about playing in Holland, coaching in Japan, working alongside Australian national team coach, Bert van Marwijk, during the recent World Cup in Russia and much more! This culture podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by current India national team head coach, Stephen Constantine, who shares his remarkable story. An English coach who has managed Nepal, Malawi, Sudan, Rwanda and two spells with his current team India. A phenomenal story about determination, perseverance and the ability to adapt. This podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by Guido Seerden, First team Performance coach & assistant U19 Coach at Dutch club Fortuna Sittard. Guido studied in England, worked in Dubai, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia before moving to his current role in Holland. They talk about sports science, linking tactics and training methodology, coaching in a different language, and much more! This podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary talks with Sports Psychology and Performance Coach, Stu Singer, on how best to integrate mindset into the pre-season planning. What is the best way to develop a mentally tough team? Are goal setting meetings effective? How can club coaches prepare talented players for the pressure of college? Stu answers these and much, much more!

Gary is joined by Fitness and Performance Coach, Ryland Morgans, to discuss the best ways for coaches to integrate their game plan into pre-season training. With his experience at in the Premier League with Liverpool, Everton, Crystal Palace and Swansea, Ryland details how his work was structured, along with a unique insight into working with players like Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez.

Gary talks to author and Aussie Rules coach, Cody Royle, about a number of topics surrounding culture. They discuss his book 'Where Others Won't', how we can get a better gauge of measuring our own culture, and what lessons we can learn from business and other sports. This podcast is sponsored by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by current Stingrays United Senior Director of Coaching, Carmelina Moscato. The Olympic Bronze medalist discusses the impact former Canada head coach, John Herdman, had on her life, compares playing lessons from college and pro life in US, and talks about her experience at Irish Football Association coaching course this summer alongside Champions League winners. This podcast is part of the series of 'soccer culture' podcasts and is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.