Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

REALLY Understanding Coaching Methodology with Martin Vlk

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Head of Coach Education and Methodology at Czech Football Association, Martin Vlk, to discuss the unique aspect of coaching methodol...

Mastering Data and Recruitment with AFC Bournemouth's Francisco Lorenzo

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by first team scout at AFC Bournemouth, Francisco Lorenzo. He is a Data Analyst - based in Uruguay, who discusses the following: - Ho...

The System or The Players: Chris Ramsey on Development Priorities

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers Head of Player Development, Chris Ramsey, to discuss how coaches can shape elite environmen...

Improving Your Half-Time Team Talk with Eamon Devlin

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Eamon Devlin, founder of Minute9 where he specifically advises sports teams and coaches on how best to structure and manage the half...

Maximize Your Training Sessions with Rob McKay

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Coaching Your Coaches - Jake Henry

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Brazilian Player Development & Role of Analysis at Flamengo with Caique Andrade

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Vasco da Gama, Genoa and Set-Piece Coaching with Alex Clapham

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Swed...

Outside Your Comfort Zone! Academy Coaching at Atlético Madrid with Simon Goodey

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 F...

Psychology Alongside Coaching & Life at Villarreal CF Academy - Kristopher O’Hare

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Kristopher O'Hare, who has a unique coach and psychology role at Villarreal CF Academy in Spain. He discusses the role of culture, p...

Building a Scouting Report & Player Recruitment with Darren Rhodes

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Lead Academy Scout at Preston North End FC, Darren Rhodes to discuss building an elite level scouting report. Darren is also a curr...

Developing 1v1 Creativity in a Team Environment with Daniel Cappellaro

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by an officially FIFA recognized 'street footballer', Daniel Cappellaro. Having travelled the world as a professional futsal player, Da...

Aligning a Successful Youth Club Culture with JP Nerbun

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We were recently joined on the MSC Podcast by JP Nerbun. He is a bestselling author, leadership coach, and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, a leadin...

Transmitting Clarity in a Game Model! With Liviu Bird

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We were recently joined on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast by Oly Town FC head coach, Liviu Bird, to discuss the implementation of Game Models. The fo...

It's Official! Goalkeepers See The World Differently.... But What's Next? With Michael Quinn

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Michael Quinn, a former professional goalkeeper and lead author from Dublin City University, who has proven for the first time that ...

Jamie Hamilton: Positionism vs. Relationism & Fernando Diniz

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by football coach and writer, Jamie Hamilton, to discuss a topic which he has written extensively about in recent months.... and has ha...

Coaching Decision-Making at Speed! - Ice Hockey vs. Soccer with Ted Suihkonen

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Ted Suihkonen, Director of Player Development of ice hockey side EVZ in Switzerland, to discuss the differences in player developmen...

Is There Too Much Pressure Coaching Youth Soccer? - With Ally Bain

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is again joined by Ally Bain, an academy coach who has also recently moved onto the analysis side and scouting side with Insight Analysis (see in...

Coaching Solutions: Different Ability Levels on a Team with Ally Bain

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 bel...

Creating an Evidence-Based Training Session with Jack Cassidy

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Game Day Coaching with Dan Abrahams

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by highly acclaimed sport psychologist Dan Abrahams, to discuss something that is often overlooked in coaching: How should you manage ...

Implementing a Holistic Football Philosophy at Youth Level with Ivan Militar

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Ivan Militar, Academy Director at El Paso Locomotive, a professional club in the USL. With his experience at the prestigious Barca R...

Otto Addo: Youth Development at Borussia Dortmund & Working with Erling Haaland

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by current Borussia Dortmund Talent Coach, Otto Addo, to discuss the pathway at the club and the processes that go into developing a fi...

Managing Conflict in a Team Environment with Molly Grisham

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined team facilitator, Molly Grisham, to discuss an aspect of the leadership that is so critical, but often overlooked: conflict. Molly pr...

Challenges Around Team Cohesion with John O'Sullivan & Jerry Lynch

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Linking Your Game Model to Your Game Plan - Stevie Grieve

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary was recently joined by Stevie Grieve on the tactical webinar alongside Association of Professional Soccer Analysts (APFA). This was the Q&A inter...

Growing Your 'Online Coaching Brand' - Piero Carrino

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Communica...

Winning Euro 2020 & Tactical Preparation with Antonio Gagliardi

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary was recently joined by former Italy and Juventus analyst and assistant coach, Antonio Gagliardi. Antonio was on Roberto Mancini's Euro 2020 winni...

Working with Mourinho, Conte & Spalletti - Alessandro Davite

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Inspiring Youth Players with 3v3 Methodology - Peter Prickett

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Balancing Football & Academics in an Elite Environment with Lee Picton

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Lee Picton, current International Academy Director of South Shields International Academy, based in the north east of England. Lee i...

Goal-Scoring & Coaching Number 9s with Kenny Miller

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Glasgow Rangers, Wolves, Derby, Celtic and Scotland center forward, Kenny Miller. With over 200 goals at the highest level, K...

Coaching Scanning & Decision-Making with Kevin McGreskin

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by one of the leading practitioners in scanning and decision making in Kevin McGreskin. With experience at the youth and senior profess...

The Role of the Substitution Coach with Sammy Lander

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary was recently joined by Sammy Lander to discuss the role of the Substitution Coach, empowering those players, improving awareness of roles, and wa...

Coaching Build-Up at Youth Level with Guillermo Sanchez

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We were recently joined by assistant boys director at Louisville City FC Academy, Guillermo Sanchez, to discuss his thoughts and philosophies around ...

Role of Data and College Recruitment with Chris Rich & Katelyn Longino

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, we partnered up with APFA (Association of Professional Football Analysts) in our series of 'Friday interviews' was on the topic of college ...

Managing & Maximizing Your Environment with Jen Klein

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Jen Klein, Head Coach of the University of Michigan, who discusses ways that coaches can manage their environment, particularly in r...

Creating a Flexible Football Philosophy (Under Pressure!!) - Jack Ross

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Jack Ross, UEFA Pro License and former head coach of Dundee United, Hibs, St Mirren and Sunderland. He talks about his experiences o...

World Cup Review! Tactical Trends and Impact on Youth Game with Matt Ford

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Matt Ford - Academy Coach at Charlotte FC and Set-Piece Analyst. Matt has shared some analysis around World Cup tactical trends and ...

Engaging Your Audience!! Jon Mackenzie on Public v Club Analysis

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Jon Mackenzie, highly acclaimed writer and presenter for Tifo Football. As one of the leading analysts in the online space, Jon disc...

Designing Your Coaching Resume: What NOT to do! - Piero Carrino

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a game plan to navigate around the job market could be one of the most beneficial things a coach can do. MSC has just started a new partnersh...

A True Journey! College, Club, and now MLS Analysis - Joseph Hickman

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Joe Hickman, Video Analyst currently working at Real Salt Lake in MLS. Joe has a very interesting journey - having worked in the col...

Connecting Training to the Game Model with David Selini

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Selini joins us to discuss effective ways to connect session design to tactical principles. He is a UEFA A Licensed coach and assistant coach at...

Helping Youth Players Deal with Stress and Pressure with Stefan Peter

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Stefan Peter to discuss the role of pressure in youth sports and how coaches can help. Stefan grew up in Austria, was a former playe...

Building a Career as a Tactical Analyst - Oliver Gage

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oliver Gage joins Gary to discuss the world of analysis at the professional level, with an emphasis on how young analysts can build their resume and c...

Relief Over Joy - Struggling with Life as a Coach with Brian McDermott

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Joined by Brian McDermott, a former professional player and coach, who has managed Leeds United and Reading in the Premier League. ...

Steven Gerrard's Tactical Blueprint with Adam Thornton

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Adam Thornton, author of the new book 'Gerrard’s Blueprint' which takes an in-depth, inside look at Steven Gerrard’s tactical wo...

Julio Costa - What Does a Data Scientist Really Do??

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Fulham FC Data Scientist, Julio Costa, to discuss the role of a data scientist at a club. Julio's inspiring journey and football bac...

Life at Manchester United and Falling in Love with Football with Luke Chadwick

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Manchester United player and director of Football Fun Factory, Luke Chadwick. Luke discusses the culture at United, alongside...

Improving Communication & Decision Making at Youth Level with Jack Rolfe

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Jack Rolfe to discuss one of the most complex challenges for youth coaches today: creating an environment where coaches can facilita...

Roberto De Zerbi - Breaking the Rules of Build-Up: Conversation with Jamie Hamilton

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by UEFA 'A' coach and acclaimed writer, Jamie Hamilton, to discuss Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi and his in-possession system. Jamie...

Coaching Set-Pieces at Pro Level - Andy Parslow Interview

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Swansea City Set-Piece Coach, Andy Parslow, to talk about the role of a specialist coach at a pro club. Andy has also worked at AFC ...

Tactical Breakdown of David Beckham's Role in Man United's Treble Winning Season with Ryan Quinn

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Was there more to David Beckham's game than crossing and free-kicks? Football writer, Ryan Quinn, takes a look at his role in the 1999 Manchester Uni...

Planning Periodization for a High Pressing Team - Mike Brown

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Mike Brown, Head of Physical Performance at Bodo Glimt in the Norwegian league. Bodo made the headlines last year for beating Celtic...

Reaction to Man City's Title Win and Pep vs. Klopp

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a new MSC Podcast feature, Gary looks at Manchester City's Premier League win and how Pep Guardiola versus Jurgen Klopp should be looked at by coac...

Different Leagues, Different Styles.... How Does This Impact Coaching? - Oliver Hopkins

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Oliver Hopkins, a writer for The Analyst, to discuss a recent article he has written on tactical trends of different leagues. Gary...

Khano Smith: The Art of an Assistant Coach

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Khano Smith, who is currently an assistant coach for USL Championship club Birmingham Legion and has also worked as an assistant coa...

Damon Shaw: Journey of a Professional Futsal Coach

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Damon Shaw, a professional futsal coach who has worked at the professional level in England, Malta, Spain and Malaysia. He has also ...

Talent Identification for MLS Youth Academies - Abdul Faisal Chibsah

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Abdul Faisal Chibsah, who recently started a new role as High Performance Specialist at FIFA. He was recently Head of Academy Recr...

Marlon LeBlanc: Differences in Coaching Pro versus College

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by head coach of Philadelphia Union II, Marlon LeBlanc, to discuss the differences between college and pro environments in the US. Havi...

Nate Weiss: Individual Development at VfB Stuttgart

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Nate Weiss, Individual Development Coach at VfB Stuttgart in Germany's Bundesliga. He shares his journey from playing college soccer...

Candice Fabry: Work-Life Balance - Can Coaches Really Achieve it?

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Candice Fabry, Founder and Mentor at Fearless & Capable – a female led mentorship program for women working in sport. She also has...

Adam David - Life of a Champions League Analyst

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Head of Performance Analysis at Maccabi Haifa FC, Adam David. He has also worked in analysis and scouting for Hapoel Tel Aviv FC and...

David Charlton - What REALLY is Mental Toughness?

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by David Charlton to discuss 'Demystifying Mental Toughness'. David is the Owner of Inspiring Sporting Excellence and is a HCPC Sport...

Todd Beane, Donna Fishter and a Preview of High School Coaches Conference

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary previews the upcoming MSC Virtual High School Coaches Conference on Saturday, January 8th with Todd Beane, Donna Fishter, Cody Royle, Bri Brown a...

High School Coaching: Challenges and Solutions

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by a panel of High School soccer coaches: Nick Martin, Nicole Arsenault, Dan Rudolph, and Adam Scott, to discuss the specific challenge...

Michael Valkanis: Life on the Bench During World Cup Qualification

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Greece assistant coach, Michael Valkanis, to discuss his role during the recent World Cup qualification period. A former professiona...

Kat Khosrowyar - Changing the World with the Game

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by the first Iranian-American to carry a FIFA A coaching license, Kat Khosrowyar. She is the former Iran Under 19 National team Head C...

What Makes a Great Training Session? - Carl Wild

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is back for a new series and is joined by Programme Leader in Football Coaching & Management at UCFB, Chester City Lead Coach (U9s-U14s) and auth...

Michael Skubala - Lessons from Elite Level Futsal

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by England Futsal Team Head Coach & technical performance manager, Michael Skubala, to discuss lessons and detail from the futsal game ...

Dr. Laura Bowen - Managing Pre-Season Physically

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Lead Sports Scientist – Southampton FC Womens and Girls. She has also recently worked as first team sport scientist at Southampton...

Harry Watling - Transition from Youth to Professional Coaching

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Hartford Athletic head coach, Harry Watling, to discuss his transition from working with youth players to senior professionals. Be...

Carlon Carpenter: Building Tactical Analysis Frameworks for the New Season

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Tactical and Video Analyst from Statsbomb, Carlon Carpenter, to discuss ways that college and club coaches can plan to maximize and ...

Karl Marius Aksum - Visual Perception in Elite Football

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Karl Marius Aksum to discuss a very unique topic. Karl is a current PhD Candidate researching Visual Perception in Elite Football. H...

Sanjeev Parmar - Focusing on the Player in Youth Development

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Sanjeev Parmar, a youth development expert who runs Futuro Soccer Academy in Ottawa, Canada. He has a unique approach and philosophy...

Eric Laurie - Role of Analysis in Youth Development and Creating Opportunities in Pro Game

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Eric Laurie who is currently working in Norway, Molde FK in the Norwegian Eliteserien, as Head of Academy Performance Analysis and a...

Double Pass Team Interview

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I sat down with the Double Pass team of Jared Micklos, Hans Vander Elst, Kevin Nicholson, and Stig Meylemans. Double Pass is a Belgian comp...

Todd Beane - Clear Coaching

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We were recently joined by TOVO Director, Todd Beane, to be the first to achieve a hat-trick of appearances on MSC for Todd, having previously done a ...

Brian Deane - Coaching Forwards and Goal Scorers

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by the scorer of the first ever goal in the FA Premier League in 1992, Brian Deane. He also played in the Premier League for Leeds Unit...

Sean McCafferty - Comparing Barcelona and Red Bulls Youth Academies

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by New York Red Bulls Academy Director, Sean McCafferty. He discusses his journey working as Director with FC Barcelona’s Barca Resid...

Coaching a Pressing System

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Curneen joins Vin Blaine to discuss pressing systems in the modern game. This is an exert from Vin's podcast 'On The Sideline' and they talk abou...

Dean Austin - Maximizing the Relationship Between Head Coach & Assistant Coach

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Tottenham Hotspurs defender and professional coach, Dean Austin, to discuss the relationship between head coach and assistant...

Wells Thompson & Dr. Brad Miller - Can You Coach Resilience?

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by MLS veteran Wells Thompson and Dr. Brad Miller to discuss ways in which coaches can help players deal with setbacks in the game. Bot...

Kevin George - Emotional Literacy at Youth Level

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by author of 'Soccology' and former player, Kevin George, to talk about emotional literacy and the work he is doing on the mental side ...

Bev Priestman - Dynamics of Tournament Coaching

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by England assistant coach, Bev Priestman to discuss her role in the 2015 and 2019 World Cups with Canada and England respectively. Bev...

Drewe Broughton - The Fear Coach

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former professional player and current High Performance Coach, Drewe Broughton. He now works with players, athletes, and business pr...

Jim Magilton - The Liverpool Education

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Irish Football Association elite performance director, Jim Magilton, to discuss his youth experience at Liverpool, and how it helped...

Paul McVeigh - Do We REALLY Value Psychology in Our Coaching?

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City player, Paul McVeigh. After his career in the Premier League, Paul moved onto the psycholo...

Matheus Bachi: Inside Brazil National Team Culture

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary talks with Brazil national team assistant coach, Matheus Bachi, to discuss his role with the national team and get an insight into their culture,...

Laurie Bell - Improving Coach Communication at Youth Level

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Laurie Bell, a professional player whose career has taken him to England, USA, and Sweden. He also works at Heja and discusses the c...

David Webb - Player Recruitment at Youth and Pro Level

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by David Webb to discuss recruitment at the professional level. David is the former Head of Football Operations at Huddersfield Town, a...

Rhys Carr: Individual Development at Professional Level

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Sheffield United Individual Development Coach, Rhys Carr, who discusses his role, along with the dynamics of player development at t...

Hope Powell - Building an Environment in the Professional Game

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Brighton and Hove Albion manager Hope Powell. She was the coach of the England women's national football team and the Great Britain ...

Ted Knutson: StatsBomb, Liverpool and the Data Revolution

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by StatsBomb founder and CEO Ted Knutson and discusses the role of data and analytics in the game today. Ted gives a great insight int...

Anson Dorrance: "I'm an Expert in Competition"

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by legendary UNC Chapel Hill Coach Anson Dorrance, to discuss the oldest argument in the game: which is more important, the players or ...

Emma Hayes: Managing Chelsea, Yourself, and Career Advice

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by manager of Chelsea Women FC, Emma Hayes. She discusses the following: - Her views on the role of data & analysis - Balancing famil...

Raymond Verheijen Interview: Part Two

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Director of World Football Academy, Raymond Verheijen, for a conversation around football fitness and coach education. In part two,...

Raymond Verheijen Interview: Part One

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Director of World Football Academy, Raymond Verheijen, for a conversation around football fitness and coach education. In part one...

Frederico Morais: Inside the Education of 'Tactical Periodization'

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Player and Coach Developer at Sarpsborg 08 and UEFA PRO Licensed coach, Frederico Morais, to discuss ways that coaches can implement...

Istvan Beregi - Coaching Set-Pieces Q&A

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Q&A segment of the recent MSC Webinar with Match Analyst for Hungarian Football Federation and set-piece specialist, István Beregi. He d...