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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Apr 3, 2018 • 53min
#NWSL REWIND with Matt Beard - Match Day 2
Clifton Bush reviews the weekend games with Sierra Taylor, and then has an exclusive interview with former Boston Breakers head coach, Matt Beard. They discuss the league, the top players, and coaching in general!
Mar 29, 2018 • 21min
Grassroots Q&A with Gary Curneen
Gary is joined by Martyn Irvine, who has recently founded PCT Coaching, aimed at providing support to grassroots players and coaches. He quizzes Gary on coaching journey, philosophy, and what would change with the value of hindsight!
Mar 27, 2018 • 49min
#NWSL REWIND with Clifton Bush - Match Day 1
Clifton Bush talks about the first round of games with co-host Sierra Taylor. They are joined by Chicago Red Stars assistant coach, Craig Harrington, and discuss the opening games from a coaching point of view.
Mar 24, 2018 • 39min
Critical Coaches Vs. Creative Coaches | A Conversation with Stevie Grieve
Tactical expert and UEFA 'A' Licensed coach, Stevie Grieve gives his views on match analysis and how we should be watching the game. He also discusses his new online e-learning course and how he believes coach education should be aligned with the modern game.
Mar 20, 2018 • 59min
Culture of Accountability | A Conversation with Mark Wilson
Mark Wilson grew up in the Manchester United youth academy and was part of the first team squad from 1997 to 2001. During that time he experienced the environment and culture that dominated the Premier League, the leadership of Roy Keane, and work ethic of David Beckham. Mark shares his views on how that culture was created and what pieces of it we can take into our own environments today.
Mar 19, 2018 • 5min
New Partnership! Modern Soccer Coach teams up with #NWSLrewind
We are kicking off the new National Women's Soccer League season with a weekly review show hosted on the Modern Soccer Coach podcast. Clifton Bush will take us inside the game to talk with coaches, players, and provide a tactical insight to the game throughout the season. We want you to get involved and will have plenty of material for coaches in the coming weeks!
Mar 17, 2018 • 57min
Pro Player, Pro License, and Pro Approach | A Conversation with Dean Austin
Gary catches up with former Tottenham Hotspurs and Crystal Palace defender, Dean Austin, who has brought the same approach towards his coaching that he did as a player. Dean talks about how environments have changed with foreign players and coaches, how social media should be managed at youth academies, what he learned from top players, and much more!
Mar 13, 2018 • 51min
How Bad Do You Want It? | A Conversation with Ivan Sproule
Gary talks with his youth teammate, and former Hibs and Bristol City player Ivan Sproule, about making it as a professional at 23 and what he learned from every coach he played for.
Mar 8, 2018 • 11min
What's Wrong With Thinking Pep Has It Easy? | Gary's Opinion
Gary explains why thinking that Pep has it easy with access to the world's best players and funding can have can have harmful effects to the coaching community.
Mar 6, 2018 • 33min
Champion Minded | A Conversation with Allistair McCaw
Gary talks with a coach who has worked alongside Olympians, Paralympians, World Champion Athletes and Grand Slam Winners to shape their mindset and help them reach success. Allistair talks about the role of parents in a young player's success, how coaches don't spend enough time on connecting with their players, and explains exactly why he ran 12 marathons in 12 weeks.
