Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Gary is joined by Rob McKay, Head Coach of Women's Football at University of Manchester, who discusses all the aspects a coach should consider before putting on an effective session: from space to players to equipment, right down to the weather! He also talks about his new book, which provides an in-depth look at how to create your own principles of play to produce quality and relevant coaching points for your practices. Order your copy of Maximize Your Training Sessions below: https://www.amazon.com/Maximise-Your-Training-Sessions-Ever-Changing/dp/1915855152 If you enjoy the interview, please let your coaching community know and share on your social platforms! - Many thanks - Gary Curneen

Gary is joined by Jake Henry, Head of Coach Development at Notts County, to discuss the role of overseeing coach development within a club framework. Having also worked at Nottingham forest as Coaching and Development Lead in recent years, Jake share his perspective and insight on: - Providing feedback for coaches - Creating a development plan for coaches - Recruitment of coaches - Successful habits that club coaches can build - Similarities in player and coach development And much more!! Please check out MSC latest content below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/blog

Gary is joined by Flamengo analyst and coach, Caique Andrade, to discuss the process of player development in Brazil and the role analysis plays. In this interview Caique talks about: - What areas are prioritized with talent identification - Positionalism and Relationism: will it move to youth levels? - Freedom versus Structure in youth environments - The importance of analysts understanding multiple facets of the game And much more!! Follow Caique's work below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caiqueanndrade/ Check out Modern Soccer Coach free content below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/blog This content was created by Gary Curneen.

Gary is joined by UEFA Pro coach, Alex Clapham, to discuss his experiences at the highest levels of the game in Italy, Brazil, Spain, England and Sweden. Alex shares his recent experiences at Vasco da Gama and Genoa, as well as his philosophy around specialization and set-piece coaching. Alex is currently a Tactical Advisor with 777 Partner and also runs the highly acclaimed Cano Football account on Twitter (see below). https://twitter.com/CanoFootball Get your FREE MSC Eight Tactical Build-Up Exercises below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/8-tactical-build-up-exercises To request any future MSC Podcast topics, please contact Gary Curneen at gary@modernsoccercoach.com

We are joined by Atlético Madrid academy coach, Simon Goodey, to discuss life at one of the biggest clubs in the world. Having previously worked at Fulham, Bournemouth, Southampton, and Palace, Simon shares his views on player development, coaching curriculums and cultural differences in Spain. Alongside player development, Simon shares his unique journey in coach education taking his UEFA 'A' License in Spain and having to present in a different language. A fascinating insight into development and learning! Please check out new Modern Soccer Coach resources now: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop

Kristopher O'Hare, Coach at Villarreal CF Academy, discusses the role of culture, psychology, and youth development models. They explore establishing a clear identity and culture in soccer clubs, coaching alignment, sport psychology in football, engagement and contact in soccer, and the coach's dual role as instructor and mentor.

Lead Academy Scout at Preston North End FC, Darren Rhodes, discusses building scouting reports, balancing subjective and objective information, talent identification at youth level, and the impact of technology on player recruitment in football. He also explores the educational aspect of football analysis, emphasizing the value of formal education in enhancing scouting strategies.

Gary is joined by an officially FIFA recognized 'street footballer', Daniel Cappellaro. Having travelled the world as a professional futsal player, Daniel has specialized in 1v1 creativity and discusses how we can bring that back to the game from a youth development standpoint. - Can street football exist in a youth environment? - Is individual coaching transferrable to the game? - Who is doing 1v1 coaching right and why? - What is the future for creativity in a tactically focused game? And much more!!! Check out Daniel's work at: https://d10football.com/ Football Careers is exclusively recruiting on behalf of AYSO United, the National Club Program of the American Youth Soccer Organization. AYSO United is seeking applications for its Director of Coaches roles in Santa Clarita and San Diego. The Directors will each oversee a training location and will help the club achieve its goals by supporting AYSO United's coaches, players, and families. Apply through Football Careers' job board at www.footballcareers.com.

JP Nerbun, bestselling author and leadership coach, shares insights on developing coaching philosophy, merging leadership styles, strengthening parent relationships, creating effective feedback systems, and improving leadership within a club.

Liviu Bird, Oly Town FC head coach, discusses game models, emphasizing the importance of clarity, planning, and analyzing game performance. He shares insights on starting a game model, mistakes coaches make, and judging its success. They also talk about pass and practice exercises for coaches, understanding individual players, finding a balance between structure and freedom, and utilizing limited resources for analysis.