Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Gary is joined by Ally Bain, an academy coach who has also recently moved onto the analysis side and scouting side with Insight Analysis (see info below). This week we discuss a popular coaching challenge: How to deal with different ability levels in a team? We are excited to team up with SportsLab360 for this episode. As a coach, it feels like you always need more time to teach your players all these different concepts, but not when you use SportsLab360. Assign their interactive modules to your players outside of training time so they can continue the learning process. We have a special offer for coaches in this podcast!! sportslab360.com/ Please check out Ally's Insight Analysis work below: https://insightanalysis.net/

Gary is joined by Jack Cassidy to discuss ways that coaches can add a little more detail and relevance to the preparation on their training sessions. Jack's current role is as Senior Professional Development Phase Coach (U21) & Pathways Manager at Cambridge United FC and he recently created a document where he researched all the goals scored in the Premier League. You can access Jack's document below: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/PremierLeagueGoalsTechnicalReport-JackCassidy

Highly acclaimed sport psychologist Dan Abrahams joins the podcast to discuss game day coaching. He shares techniques for coaches to optimize their time and engage players mentally. The importance of effective pregame speeches, dynamics of coaching styles, and post-game analysis are also explored. The challenge of committing to mental work is discussed, along with the role of coaches in creating a culture of commitment.

Ivan Militar, Academy Director at El Paso Locomotive, discusses implementing a playing philosophy in a different culture, 'personifying' values as a leader, connecting a community around the game, aligning academics and soccer, differences in training methodology at youth level, and the do's and don'ts of Rondos.

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/