
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

Jun 1, 2018 • 1h 6min
NWSL Rewind Show with Clifton Bush - Match Day 9
Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has Part II of an in-depth interview with Anthony DiCicco(45:17), who discusses the financial side of the women's professional game.

May 26, 2018 • 1h 9min
Aaron Hughes | Getting to the Top.... And Staying There
Gary is joined by Northern Ireland legend Aaron Hughes. He's played over 400 Premier League games and 110 games for his country, making his debut for Newcastle United at the Nou Camp in 1997... and is still going strong. Aaron talks about life at Newcastle, what he learnt from Sir Bobby Robson, the importance of older players, how much he enjoyed playing for Roy Hodgson, the impact social media has had on the game, and much, much more.

May 24, 2018 • 1h 10min
#NWSL Rewind Show with Anthony DiCicco - Match Day 8
Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with Anthony DiCicco(45:17), who discusses his insight into the women's game, the legacy of his father Tony, and the impact of SoccerPlus and goalkeeping at all levels.

May 17, 2018 • 1h
Andy Rose | A Unique Path
Gary catches up with Motherwell defender Andy Rose on the week of their Scottish Cup Final battle with Celtic. Gary discusses the preparation for the game, as well as Andy's path from Bristol City Academy to UCLA, to MLS and back to professional leagues in England and Scotland. Andy also talks about the role of his father-in-law, Bob Bradley, and his early development as a coach.

May 16, 2018 • 1h 6min
#NWSL Rewind Show with Jenny Ruiz - Match Day 7
Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with former Seattle Reign and Mexico national team player, and current CSUN assistant coach, Jenny Ruiz(45:10), who discusses her experience with the Reign, playing under Laura Harvey, and the challenges of balancing club and country responsibilities.

May 14, 2018 • 15min
Ask Gary | How Do You Manage and Maximize Your Time as a Coach?
John Robertson asks Gary how he structures his day and manages his full-time coaching responsibilities with providing content for the coaching community, his own development and his family.

May 9, 2018 • 1h 5min
#NWSL Rewind Show with Clifton Bush - Match Day 6
Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with Seattle Reign staff member Troy McKerrell (43:50), who discusses his role as Opposition Analysis Scout and how video can benefit both players and coaches at every level.

May 8, 2018 • 53min
Nate Lie | College Recruiting and Team Building
Gary catches up with his old friend and former colleague at University of Cincinnati, Nate Lie. Nate is currently Head Coach at Xavier University and has developed a reputation as one of the best 'recruiters' in the country. But as you'll see here, Nate's ability as a coach goes way beyond recruiting. They talk philosophy, applying business lessons to soccer, character assessment, and building a staff among many other aspects of the game.

May 2, 2018 • 48min
#NWSL Rewind Show with Clifton Bush - Match Day 5
Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with former Boston Breakers goalkeeper Libby Stout (34:36), who discusses her path from college to pro soccer and her experiences in professional leagues in US and Europe.

Apr 30, 2018 • 57min
Jack Brazil | Inside the Modern Soccer Coach Mentorship Program
Gary is joined by Jack Brazil, a UEFA 'B' Coach who currently works in the Cayman Islands. He is a member of the Mentorship Program and has been under the tutelage of Premier League coach, Nigel Adkins. Jack describes what he's learnt from Nigel, how his philosophy has been shaped, and what kind of environment he would build if he took charge of a Champions League team.