Otto Addo, former Dortmund player and current Talent Coach, discusses the development pathway at Borussia Dortmund and the processes involved. Topics include the role of video at Dortmund Academy, Haaland working on his weaknesses, individual meetings with Jude Bellingham, and the importance of youth coaches facilitating learning in training sessions.

Gary is joined team facilitator, Molly Grisham, to discuss an aspect of the leadership that is so critical, but often overlooked: conflict. Molly presented some ideas and ways that coaches can improve their ability to embrace these difficult moments, facilitate solutions, and guide individuals through personal development at the same time. In her work with Coach Ready, Molly helps guide coaches through aspects of leadership that are often neglected in coach education. In this presentation, she discusses way in which coaches can effectively navigate around certain situations, become more aware of managing different types of personalities, and how to gain a greater understanding of the leader’s tendencies in conflict and how important that is. Watch Full Webinar Below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/managing-conflict-effectively-with-molly-grisham Check out Coach Ready below: https://go.mollygrisham.com/coach-ready

Gary recently hosted a live webinar discussion to cover one of the greatest challenges for coaches at all levels: how to get everyone aligned to the collective goals of the team, both on and off the pitch. We were joined by John O'Sullivan (Founder of Changing the Game Project) and Jerry Lynch (Founder of Way of Champions), who shared insights and ideas for coaches looking to strengthen relationships within their environment and maximize the contribution of everyone in the group. They also discuss their new book, The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life... Available here: https://changingthegameproject.mykajabi.com/the-champion-teammate

Gary was recently joined by Stevie Grieve on the tactical webinar alongside Association of Professional Soccer Analysts (APFA). This was the Q&A interview after the presentation. Stevie has experience at the professional level and is currently working at SJK Akatemia (Ykkonen) in Finland, Stevie shared insights around how coaches can integrate match analysis with their game models and provide ideas around more effective and consistent processes that coaches can implement throughout. You can watch the full presentation below: https://apfa.io/ Also - Check out MSC 30 High-Intensity Pressing Exercises eBook: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-30-high-intensity-pressing-exercises

Having a game plan to manage yourself in the online world could be one of the most under-rated skills that a coach needs to develop in 2023. Communicating, connecting, and engaging with others can help grow coaching careers and improve your staffing. We are joined in this interview by Football Careers director, Piero Carrino, to discuss some of the ways that coaches can manage and maximize their online resume and branding. Football Careers have been kind enough to offer MSC podcast listeners a 20% discount on their products using the code MSC20 at the checkout. Click below to see more: www.footballcareers.com/

Gary was recently joined by former Italy and Juventus analyst and assistant coach, Antonio Gagliardi. Antonio was on Roberto Mancini's Euro 2020 winning staff with Italy and discussed match preparation and scouting in tournament competitions, as well as his experiences in data and connecting coaching to analysis. In this interview he discusses how Italy communicated their game model with their players, overloading players tactically, adapting to opponent's but keeping principles consistent, and much more!! This was part of a Friday webinar with APFA. Please join us in Philly with APFA on May 17-18 for the MLS Opposition Analysis Course. Centered around an MLS game, the event will focus on opposition analysis, and attendees will hear from technical staff members from either team both before and after the match. Combined with the APFA course in Opposition Scouting & Analysis, participants will forgo the usual requirement of reporting on a professional team, and instead conduct interactive group work on the day of the game on either DC United or the Philadelphia Union. Use the code event10 for 10% OFF..... Limited spots available! Register below: https://apfa.io/immersive-analysis-event-17-may/

As part of our Friday webinars with APFA, we were recently joined by Alessandro Davite, an analyst who has worked with some of the best coaches in the world in Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Luciano Spalletti. Prior to Roma, where he was a first-team match analyst, Alessandro was based in Milan where he studied at the University of Milan while also working with the AC Milan academy teams as an analyst. He then worked with Torino and Inter Milan. We talked with Alessandro about his journey to the professional level, the tactical culture in Italy, as well as some insights around tactical preparation and weekly processes as an analyst. This interview was an interactive format with coaches in attendance having the opportunity to get involved in the discussion. To listen to the full 65 minute interview for FREE, please go to: https://apfa.io/

Gary was recently joined by author and FA tutor, Peter Prickett, who has a decade of experience coaching with various organizations and was was one of the first coaches in England to obtain the UEFA B Futsal qualification. Peter has written extensively on the 3v3 methodology fits at youth level and is currently studying for a Masters in Performance Football Coaching. The topic of discussion for this interview was Peter's new book - 3v3 Inspired by Legends. With 150 training games, Peter's new book combines the advantages of increased touches, heightened decision-making, and greater ball contacts with motivation and inspiration to develop players faster and better. Players want to play like their heroes! You can order the book below: https://amzn.to/3FAUBKl You can also see the video sessions in the book below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9laJGyCZ0I4&t=935s Don't forget to get you NL Tactical Board on the link below and use the code MSC20 for 20% OFF until March 31!!! https://nltacticalboard.com/

Gary is joined by Lee Picton, current International Academy Director of South Shields International Academy, based in the north east of England. Lee is a UEFA 'A' licensed coach, who also worked at Newcastle United Academy for five years. Lee discusses ways to facilitate academic growth alongside football and shares his exciting new project - new professional international academy programme launching at the University of Sunderland in partnership with South Shields FC. The South Shields FC International Academy programme, which starts this September, will allow players from any gender to combine a UK degree with professional soccer development. Through this bespoke development programme, students will be given the opportunity to receive a professional “elite” academy coaching programme with South Shields FC while studying a three-year internationally recognized degree or post-graduate programme at the University. To find out more, please go to: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/international/international-football-academy/ To contact Lee please find his email below: lee.picton@southshieldsfc.co.uk

Gary is joined by former Glasgow Rangers, Wolves, Derby, Celtic and Scotland center forward, Kenny Miller. With over 200 goals at the highest level, Kenny talks about how he views the forward position in the game today and ways that coaches can improve both teams and individuals. Fresh from his UEFA PRO License and experience at Huddersfield, Kenny also gives his insights and perspectives into his coaching journey and discusses his aims and objectives on the sidelines. This podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialise in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. In addition to their specialist recruitment services they support candidates at all levels in the game with professionally designed football resumes. They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 20% discount on their marketing products using the code MSC20 at the checkout. Check them out at www.footballcareers.com/curriculum-vitaes/