Modern Soccer Coach Podcast
Gary Curneen
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
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Jun 8, 2018 • 45min
NWSL Rewind Show with Clifton Bush - Match Day 10
Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games in the NWSL.

Jun 6, 2018 • 50min
Sam Walker: The Captain Class
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.

Jun 1, 2018 • 1h 4min
Jess Fishlock Interview | Does Winning Really Drive a Winner?
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.

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.


