Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Gary is joined by Mark Spalding to discuss his recent experiences on the UEFA Pro Course with the Scottish FA. Having worked in the pro and youth game in the US and Scotland, Mark gives a unique insight into his preparation for the course, how and where it has challenged him, and how he has interacted with instructors, mentors, and colleagues on the course. Beginning September 23rd, we are now launching a new set of monthly webinars on the new Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform. Launched this month, the platform is specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis. Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so every day you will get fresh new content that will provide conte

Gary is joined by former professional player, current TV broadcaster and founder of the ACL Club Jordan Angeli. As a professional player on the verge of breaking into the US women's national team squad, Jordan battled back from sustaining her 3rd ACL of her career and now mentors and inspires young players who are dealing with similar setbacks. She discusses: - Mental challenges involved in long-term injuries - How much a supportive coach can make a difference - Players taking ownership of their recovery - Keeping injured players connected to the team All of this and much more!! Beginning September 23rd, we are now launching a new set of monthly webinars on the new Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform. Launched this month, the platform is specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis. Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 tr

Gary is joined by Tristan Thomas, Academy Coach at Aldershot Town and tactical analyst. As someone who is heavily involved on the analysis and scouting side of the game, Tristan discusses how he feels players should be developed at a young age to meet the demands of the modern game: - Has the definition of creativity changed? - How does a youth coach challenge but keep the fun included? - How to develop resilient players? - When should scouting reports be introduced? - Should a youth coach be bringing out concepts from Champions and Premier League? Tristan talks about this and a lot more! Have you checked out the new Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform yet? Launched this month, it is a new concept, specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis. Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organ

Gary is joined by Discoveries academy manager, Ally Bain, who as a wealth of experience at both youth and senior levels in UK and the United States. Ally takes the topic of build-up play and gives an in-depth perspective on the following: - Philosophy in possession - Session design - Opposed or unopposed - Dealing with mistakes from players - Measuring a successful build - Sources of inspiration for creativity All of this and much, much more!! Have you checked out the new Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform yet? Launched this month, it is a new concept, specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis. Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so every day you will

Gary catches up with Gerard Jones, author of 'Lets Talk Soccer', academy director and USSF instructor. As Gerard believes there is too much emphasis on coaching the collective, they discuss how to connect and develop individual players within the team environment. How do variables such as winning, playing time, trust, setbacks, impact the experience for each player and what can coaches do to improve the relationship with certain players. Today we are launching the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform - a new concept, specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis. Have you joined the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform yet? Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so

Gary is joined by Slawek Morawski, tactical analyst and coach, with experience in the professional game in Poland. He is passionate about combining analysis alongside training and cognitive methodology in the game at all levels. He discusses the intricacies of "Game Intelligence": Can it be coached? How exactly can we create an environment that facilitates decision making and the cognitive tools required at the highest level? MODERN SOCCER COACH ANNOUNCEMENT!! Today we are launching the Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform - a new concept, specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis. Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so every day you will get fresh new content

Gary is joined by two college head coaches, Randy Waldrum (University of Pittsburgh) and Erwin van Bennekom (Indiana University) who have both experienced success at the national level of US college soccer and are currently in new roles where they are looking at building their respective programs towards similar heights. What is the first step in changing a culture? How long does it take to evaluate your players? How much do you risk in the recruitment process? How do you hire coaches? Is it possible to change a mentality of a team in the short-term who have not experienced success? All of this and more with these two coaches.

Gary is joined UEFA A licensed coach and U9-U12 Colorado Rapids Director of Coaching, David Garcia to discuss how youth coaches can coach a possession based and/or positional play system. How should training be structured? What is the role of opposed versus unopposed training? How can we teach players resilience alongside tactics and the game? David discusses all of this, along with his unique coaching journey that took him from New York to Spain to work in full time soccer and develop his philosophy. If you are looking for some reading before your pre-season, please check out Modern Soccer Coach books on https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop

Gary talks with Dr. Ceri Bowley, who has worked as a Senior Lecturer at University of South Wales a mental performance coach with the Welsh FA and has recently taken a new position as Head of Coaching Support - with City Football Group. He talks about how accurate observation informs the decision-making process and how what we actually see dictates how we act. Where does this hold coaches back? How can we improve on it? How does it carry forward towards session planning and team meetings? All of this and a lot more is covered in the podcast. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by Minnesota United (MLS) assistant coach, John Pascarella. He discusses a recent tweet he posted about the following coaching methods from different cultures, challenging coaches to think differently on social media, the current state of the game in the United States, and how coaches should be more demanding of themselves than they are of the federation. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by UEFA A License, USSF Coach Instructor, Technical Director for The Coaching Manual (https://www.thecoachingmanual.com), and AYSO United National Technical Director, Paul Bright. He discusses how the role of communication, both on and off the pitch, and looks specifically at where its changed, how we can improve it and what we can do to expand it to beyond the training session. This podcast is brought to you by Foundation Coach Education, who are looking to elevate the standards of coaching and coach education in both Texas and across the United States. They are delighted to be able to host the very first Soccer Coach Development Conference in Houston, TX this coming August 10-11. The highly focused lecture and field presentations are going to be delivered by expert coaches and coach educators, Kieran Smith, Saul Isaksson-Hurst, David Garcia and Stevie Grieve. The current England U19 Head Coach and the man who led the England U20s to World Cup victory in 2017, Paul Simpson, will also be pr

Gary is joined by UEFA A Licensed Coach, Joao Nuno Fonseca. He was recently a first team assistant coach at Nantes in the top flight of French football and was also the Coaching Methodology Analyst for the City Football Group. Joao discusses how tactical analysis can be used to help players understand the game better, improve process of scouting and match preparation, how animations can help coaches present tactical information, and ways to build a consistent environment with training and game models. The episode of the Modern Soccer Coach podcast is once again sponsored by Total Football Analysis Magazine, the digital magazine for all soccer fans, coaches, managers and analysts. If you are looking for more detail than a match report but don’t want to get bogged down in numbers and stats that make no sense, this is the magazine for you. May’s Total Football Analysis Magazine has just gone on sale and you can pick up 135 pages of pure football tactical analysis including; - Endless attacking options of 3

Gary is joined by Ricardo Alves – a coach and football analyst, who has worked with Portuguese First Division side CD Tondela. He also has a degree in Sports Science and Physical Education at FCDEF-UC, a Master's Degree in Sports Training with a specialization in Football in Game Analysis at FCDEF-UC and currently doing a PhD in Sports Science, along with his UEFA B license. Ricardo discusses the processes involved at an elite club with tactical analysis. What is the starting point? How is information delivered to the head coach and players? Where are individual development plans involved and what are the interactions with other departments in the club. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by Ian Barker and Mark Bennett. Ian is no stranger to US listeners as Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches. Mark has trained, coached and mentored individuals at a number of levels, including English Golf, England Rugby, Great Britain Basketball, British Military Special Forces, Oklahoma Thunder in the NBA and many elite individuals. They talk about maximizing your week as a coach and take an in-depth look at process of planning, culture, self-awareness, environments, and ways you can improve both yourself and your players. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by MK Dons FC U23's Head Coach, Edu Rubio. He discusses how much he has changed as he has progressed through the levels and what has remained consistent throughout his development. This podcast is brought to you by Techne Futbol. Want to have the best, most fun and efficient training tool available at your fingertips? Now you can train on your own - or motivate your players to - with the Techne Futbol app. Created by Yael Averbuch, a professional and experienced national team player, Techne Futbol is used throughout the U.S. and in over 45 countries. Players are guided through individual technical sessions with video and written instruction. They can track their progress and compete with others on leaderboards, while coaches can monitor their players. Download the Techne Futbol app for a free trial or go to technefutbol.com where podcast listeners can get 10% off using the promo code MSC2019

Gary is joined by Ben Bartlett, a Senior Coach Developer at The FA and UEFA Pro-Licence coach. He talks about a Constraints Led Approach to skill development, how to maximize your time with your team, and how coaches can personalize their coaching journey. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by leadership development coach, team builder, culture coach, Molly Grisham. They discuss "problem areas" that coaches face when when building culture including: - Can winning hurt the team dynamics? - How can you create a player driven culture when players do not understand the requirements of success? - Individually, a player who has never been exposed to adversity and is struggling with it… how do you support the player through this process without basically doing it for them? - Cliques in the team: Friendship groups are naturally going to develop but how much should a coach step in to advise groups or break up certain social patterns in the team setting? - Teaching resilience and exposing players to more adversity…. How can a coach do this in a safe and productive way? - Group think and apathy: Teams that have zero friction and, although they follow the rules, they are happy to go through the motions… how can a coach spark a higher level of standard in the team without prom

Gary is joined by Fergus Connolly, one of the world’s leading performance experts. He is the only coach to have full times roles in every major sport, including soccer (Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers), professional and college football (San Francisco 49s and University of Michigan) and rugby (Welsh national team). Fergus discusses the following: - The price of success - Inflicting suffering versus enduring it - Signs of complacency in teams and coaches - The difference between information and noise - Why increasing staff could be counter productive And much more... This podcast is brought to you by Total Football Analysis Magazine Issue #7 is out now! As ever, we promise you well over 100 pages of pure tactical analysis and coaching in this month’s edition. They received this recommendation just the other day from a senior analyst in the Bundesliga. “Very interesting articles and good analysis” Mario Baric, Head of Analysis at SV Werder Bremen You know what they say, if it is good enough for Mario… W

Gary is joined by David Tenney, High Performance Director for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. A UEFA “A” license holder from the Czech Republic, David worked with the Seattle Sounders in MLS for nine seasons. He has one of Major League Soccer’s most respected and progressive minds in sports science and also founded the Sounders FC Sports Science Weekend in 2011, an annual event in Seattle that has attracted some of the top sports science minds from around the world. David talks about: - The Subjective vs Objective debate - Is injury prevention misinterpreted? - How to communicate with S&C Coaches - MLS Combine Fitness Testing - What soccer can learn from NBA And much more! This podcast is brought to you by Techne Futbol. Want to have the best, most fun and efficient training tool available at your fingertips? Now you can train on your own - or motivate your players to - with the Techne Futbol app. Created by Yael Averbuch, a professional and experienced national team player, Techne Futbol is used throu

Gary is joined by former Eintracht Frankfurt, Blackburn Rovers, Schalke 04, LA Galaxy, and US national team player Jermaine Jones. He talks about the following: - His experience growing up in Germany and what made that environment different from a US Academy. - Playing under Jurgen Klinsmann and how he made such an impact - Managing social media and distractions in today's game - His coach education experience with Irish Football Association - Jermaine's new venture after soccer This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.