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Modern Soccer Coach Podcast
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
Episodes
Modern Soccer Coach PodcastEasy Is Boring — Inspiring Young Minds with Phil Phillipou
In this episode, Gary Curneen is joined by Phil Phillipou, author of Inspiring Young Minds, to explore how coaches can build youth environments that go beyond…
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Inside The Aspire Summit: Coaching Lessons from Southgate, Benitez, Nancy & Nesta
Get FREE notes here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/inside-the-aspire-summit-coaching-lessons-from-southgate-benitez-nancy-nesta In this episode, Gary…
Modern Soccer Coach PodcastThe Fluminese Blueprint: How to Create Intelligent, Adaptable Players with Andre Medeiros
On this week’s Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary sits down in Rio de Janeiro with André Medeiros, the man who has helped shape Fluminense’s methodology for…
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Trails Not Rails! Inside Vasco da Gama Methodology with Gabriel Bussinger
Check out TetraBrazil below: https://www.tetrabrazil.com/ Gary is joined by Gabriel Bussinger (Vasco da Gama) to explore their unique approach to elite player…
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Guerrilla Football and the Power of Simplicity with John Wall
Watch John's full presentation FREE below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/purpose-planning-and-people-insight-into-jamaica-s-blueprint-with-john…
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Rethinking "Football Intelligence" with Jes Buster Madsen
Join MSC Insider Below: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptions Jes is current Director of Football and Data Science at the Saudi Pro League…
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Solving Football's Creativity Problem with Ian McCall
Join MSC Insider and access Ian's full presentation below: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptions In recent years, creativity in football…
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Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence Development, Leadership and Coaching with Sue Parris
Join MSC Insider Below: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptions Gary is joined by Sue Parris, an emotional welfare specialist who has worked…
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The Game Is Not The Teacher. The Coach Is The Teacher - Carsten Dohm
Gary is joined by Carsten Dohm, Head of Coaching San Diego FC (MLS) and Right To Dream. The San Diego FC project started last year, but Right To Dream have…
Modern Soccer Coach PodcastThe Tactical Chameleon: Xabi Alonso's Philosophy With Tim Stegmann
Gary is joined by author and coach Tim Stegmann to discuss his outstanding new book Xabi Campeon. Tim takes an in-depth look at Xabi's coaching journey…
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Football Theory and Coaching Verticality with Ilya Orlov
Gary is joined by Director of Football and Head Coach at Alliance United and University of Toronto, Ilya Orlov. In this interview, Ilya delves into the…
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Chelsea Approach To Player Development With Adi Viveash
Gary is joined by Adi Viveash, who recently joined Middlesbrough first team coaching staff and also spent eight years at Chelsea as assistant Academy and…
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Preparing Tactically for Pre-Season with Jo Chubb
Gary is joined by Coastal Carolina University head coach, Jo Chubb, to discuss the progress that the team has made in recent years and where she is targeting…
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Barca Academy Learning, Coach Development and US Player Development with Conor Walsh
Gary is joined by Academy Director and 1st team coach at Chicago City FC, Conor Walsh. They discuss Conor's experience at the Barca academy, his approach to…
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Elite Level Back 3 Attacking Principles with Laurent Courtois
Gary is joined by Laurent Courtois to talk about the details behind his back 3 system. Laurent was most recently head coach at CF Montreal (MLS) and has also…
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"Don't Isolate Set-Pieces in the Game Model" with Ruben Santos
Join MSC Insider Here: modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptions Gary is joined by Ruben Santos to discuss how to align set-piece frameworks and…
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What Makes a Great First Touch? Slawomir Morawski On the Art & Science of Football Decision Making
Read Slawomir Morawski's Article FREE Below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/guest-article-the-art-of-first-touch-collecting-information-in-football…
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A Different Approach to Data! Analytics and Flying Birds with David Sumpter
Check Out Sportslab360 Below: https://sportslab360.com/ Gary is joined by Professor, Soccermatician and co-founder of Twelve, David Sumpter. He has worked with…
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Messi Live Experience, PSG Tactical Appreciation and World Club Cup with Conor Walsh
Join MSC Insider For Exclusive Content: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptions Gary takes a trip to Atlanta to watch Lionel Messi live for…
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"Grassroots Game Today Is Worse Than Ever!" - Dean Austin (Coventry City Head of Recruitment)
Join MSC Insider Here: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptions Gary is joined by Coventry City Head of Recruitment, Dean Austin to discuss…
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2v1 Philosophy and REALLY Coaching Attacking Football with Andre Schumacher
Gary is joined by Andreas Schumacher to talk about his new book, 'Two Versus One' and the complexity of coaching attacking football. Andre has written the book…
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Lee Grant Journey: From Man Utd Goalkeeper to Forwards Coach.... To Head Coach!
Gary travels to Ipswich Town to speak with assistant coach Lee Grant (since then he's been appointed head coach at Huddersfield Town) to talk about his unique…
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How to Develop Creative and Independent Elite Players with Dan Micciche
Join the MSC Insider for more Exclusive Content: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptions Gary recently travelled over to England to meet Dan…
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Rui Faria on Tactical Methodology, Working with Mourinho, and Current State of the Game!
Gary is joined by Rui Faria this week. Rui had seventeen years working with Jose Mourinho at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United…
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Creating a 'Captivating' Youth Soccer Environment with Ashley Gumbrell
Gary is joined by Ashley Gumbrell to discuss ways that coaches can create an optimal environment for young players to love and learn the game. Ashley is a…
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Improving Player Engagement and Challenging Coach Behaviors at Youth Level with Jack Rolfe
Check out Jack's Game Changer online course below - https://thecoachinglab.org/pages/game-changer-2025-online-sports-coaching-course Gary is joined by Jack…
Modern Soccer Coach Podcast"The Current College Landscape is Terrifying!" - College Soccer Today with Jack Winter
Gary is joined by Jack Winter, who most recently worked at Stanford University as an assistant coach, to discuss the current landscape of college soccer. In…
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Role of Cognitive and Neuroscience-Based Training with Dr. Konstantin Sonkin (CEO of i-BrainTech)
On the recent Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, we spoke to Dr. Konstantin Sonkin about the role of neuro training in the world of elite player development. Dr…
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Development Destroyer? Does the Thirds of Play Model Impact Creativity in Football Development with Jake Pickles
Coaches: You can read Jake's full article here: https://theraumdeuter.sport.blog/2024/12/14/boxed-in-how-the-thirds-of-play-impact-creativity-in-football-develo…
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Technique, Risk & Player Development: Inside ACF Fiorentina Youth Methodology with Mirko Mazzantini
In this episode we visit ACF Fiorentina in Italy to talk to Mirko Mazzantini (ACF Fiorentina Technical Director U8–U15) who discusses the youth methodology at…
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Liverpool FC's Academy Culture & Analysis Journey To Saudi Pro League with Ray Shearwood
Gary was recently joined by former Al Ettifaq FC 1st Team Lead Analyst, Raymond Shearwood. Before his role on Steven Gerrard's staff at Al Ettifaq, Raymond…
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Training Intensity Has To Be Higher Than The Game! - Mark Briggs Interview
Coaches: Register for MSC Set-Piece Webinar Below: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/442/k3g3rbgy Gary is joined by former Sacramento Republic head coach…
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What Does a Pro Level Director of Coaching REALLY Do? With Joshua Neff
Coaches: Register for our FREE MSC Set-Piece Webinar with Michele Aragona below: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/442/k3g3rbgy This week, Gary is joined…
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How 3v3 Can Change the Youth Game & Reaction to English FA's Decision with Peter Prickett
Don't miss our 4-2-3-1 Webinar on March 7th. Register Below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-webinar-coaching-the-4-2-3-1-system-principles…
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The Player is a Product of the Environment - Life at Chelsea U21's with Mark Robinson
Gary is joined by Mark Robinson to discuss the world of Elite Player Development and his role at Chelsea and AFC Wimbledon. Breaking into a first team at a…
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What Happened to the Mavericks?! Structure vs. Freedom with Kevin Nicol
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Coaching Principles in a 4-2-3-1 System (Register Below) https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-webinar-coaching-the-4-2-3-1-syste…
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The Soccer of Business: Leadership and Professional Development Lessons with Ciarán McArdle
If you missed the latest MSC webinar on Coaching Your Back 3, watch the replay below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop In this episode Gary is joined by…
Modern Soccer Coach PodcastUnderstanding Football Actions, Interactions & References with Yiannis Tsala
Gary is joined by FC London head coach and Director of Methodology, Yiannis Tsala, who discusses football actions, interactions and references - alongside…
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Building a Coaching Philosophy WITHOUT the Buzzwords! Dominic Casciato Interview
Don't Miss Our MSC Coaching a Back 3 Webinar: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/live-webinar-coaching-a-back-3-system-effectively Gary is joined…
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The Potential Drawbacks of Play-Practice-Play Methodology with Ian McCall
Coaches: Please leave a rating for the Podcast if you enjoy listening to it. Also check out our 'Coaching the Back Three' Webinar on February 3rd with Bernat…
Modern Soccer Coach PodcastThe Art (and Science!) of Coaching Goal-Scorers with Conor Washington
MSC Special Offer Below!! https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/2025-special-offer-coach-bundle This week, Gary talks to current professional striker…
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Todd Beane on Youth Development, Decision-Making and Over-Coaching!
COACHES: As it's approaching the end of the year, we would love you to take the time to leave a rating and a quick review on the Podcast. Thanks! Todd Beane…
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From US College Soccer to Espanyol Methodologist: Michael Paule-Carres Interview
Please coaches, if you enjoy the work can you leave a rating and a review? Thanks so much! - Gary We are joined by Michael Paule-Carres Methodologist at RCD…
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Implementing a Spanish Football Game Model with Bernat Mosquera
Gary travels to Spain to talk to Bernat Mosquera again. Bernat currently works in Austria with LASK and has also worked at two Spainish tiers and in China, as…
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Implicit vs. Explicit Coaching Styles with Ray Power
Gary is joined by Ray Power to discuss the intricacies of coaching styles and why we should potentially be a little more deliberate in the style we choose for…
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How AI & Chat GPT Is Already Changing Coaching - with Hugo Vicente
Gary is joined by Hugo Vicente to discuss the ways that AI and Chat GPT will change football and coaching. Hugo is a UEFA PRO License coach, with over 20 years…
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High Intensity Methodology! Inside New York Red Bulls Academy with Director Sean McCafferty
We recently did our second MSC Club visit to New York Red Bulls to interview Academy Director, Sean McCafferty. Our last conversation with Sean was during…
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A Pond or a River? Improving US Player Development with Romeo Jozak
Gary is joined by one of the leaders in worldwide player development over the past 10-15 years. Romeo Jozak was a pioneer as Technical Director for Croatia and…
Modern Soccer Coach PodcastNavigating High Pressure Coaching Environments with Mick McDermott
Gary is joined by UEFA Pro Licensed Coach, Mick McDermott, to discuss his experience alongside Carlos Queiroz and Iran at the 2018 World Cup, managing…
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Inside FC Cinicinnati MLS Academy with Richie Ryan
Last week we took our first MSC road trip to visit Richie Ryan at FC Cincinnati Academy. Richie has a fascinating football journey, coming through Sunderland's…
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The Coaching Burnout Episode! With Expert Anthony McCann
Gary is joined by Anthony McCann, personal/professional coach who works with the Irish FA and specializes in Adult ADHD, Burnout, and Recovery. There's no…
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Connecting GPS Data to Tactical Periodisation with Ian Coll
How does Tactical Periodization and Sport Science connect? This week on the MSC Podcast, we are joined by Ian Coll, current Head of Performance at Las Vegas…
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MLS Youth to Pro Pathway with Philadelphia Union's Peter McDonnell
This week we are excited to be joined by Philadelphia Union U18 head coach Peter McDonnell. He discusses what makes the MLS club so unique when it comes to…
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Building an Effective Youth Curriculum with Temisan Williams
This week on the MSC Podcast, Gary is joined by Temisan Williams to discuss youth curriculums and academy methodologies. Temisan has coached professionally at…
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Adapt and Evolve! Anthony Pulis on the Coaching Journey
We are joined by Real Salt Lake (MLS) assistant coach, Anthony Pulis. With extensive experience in the game, as well as both UEFA Pro Licence and US Soccer Pro…
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Inside the Barca Residency Academy with Ged Quinn!
We were recently joined by Ged Quinn, Academy Director of Barca Residency Academy in Arizona. The Barca style of play has become world renowned over the years…
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Developing the Self-Managing Player with Michael Hamilton
Gary is joined by jAFC Wimbledon Academy Manager, Michael Hamilton to discuss player development and club culture. Michael is a forward thinking leader, who is…
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Understanding REAL Tactical Periodisation with David Tenney
Gary is joined by David Tenney, High Performance Director at Austin FC (MLS), former Master’s Student and Certified Graduate of the Official School of Tactical…
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Are You Wasting Possession From Throw-Ins? With Jaymes Monte (StatsBomb)
Gary is joined by Jaymes Monte from StatsBomb to discuss the role of attacking throw-ins including: - Is there a difference between a long throw and a…
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Biggest Mistakes of Coaching Positional Play with Expert Bernat Mosquera
Gary is joined by Bernat Mosquera, a coach and analyst who has worked at two Spainish tiers and in China, as well as the aspect of individual development. He…