Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Packie Bonner - Pressure, Goalkeeping, and Management

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Celtic and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, Packie Bonner, to discuss his playing career, the managers he played for and his c...

Chris Hughton Live Interview

13 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland player and Premier League manager Chris Hughton, as part of the live interview with North A...

Jesse Marsch - Inside His Red Bull Environment

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Red Bull Salzburg head coach Jesse Marsch from the MSC webinar last week. Jesse discusses his environment at Red Bull, the "classroo...

Phil Brown: Premier League Management

30 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Hull City manager, Phil Brown, to discuss his coaching journey, life in the Premier League and his experiences most recently ...

Kris Van Der Haegen: True Definition of "Player Centered"

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Director of Coach Education at Belgium FA, Kris Van Der Haegen. He discusses their development model along with advice for coaches ...

Moritz Kossman - Being Creative in Session Design

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Ubuntu Cape Town FC coach and writer for Spielverlagerung, Moritz Kossman to discuss session design including: - What is his start...

Mark Bennett and Alan Keane - Impacting Player Decision Making & Adaptability

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by PDS Coach and Consultant, Mark Bennett, and GB Basketball coach Alan Keane, to discuss how they have worked together to create an en...

Jon Daly: Adaptability in Your Coaching

09 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Dundee United and Glasgow Rangers forward Jon Daly. Since moving onto the coaching side of the game, Jon received an opportun...

Henrik Teisbæk: Video Analysis and Innovation After COVID-19

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Veo CEO, Henrik Teisbæk, to talk about how youth and amateur teams can video their games - and potentially create opportunities for...

Jim McGuinness: Coaching Intensity

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is from the live interview that Gary did with Jim McGuinness alongside the North American Irish Coaches. Jim achieved huge success as a coach in ...

Cristian Colas: Disrupting Yourself as a Coach

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by UEFA PRO License coach, Cristian Colás. He discusses his coaching journey that has taken him to Spain, Finland, and England, as wel...

Martin O'Neill: Clough, Keane, Communication & Motivation

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Martin O'Neill for a special live interview alongside the North American Irish Coaches. The former Ireland, Celtic, Sunderland, Asto...

Tom Crean: NBA Development and Brutal Honesty

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by legendary basketball coach Tom Crean. Currently Head Coach at University of Georgia, and with a hugely successful spells at Indiana ...

Fabrizio Piccareta - Italian Culture and Coach Commitment

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by current Roma U17 and UEFA Pro Coach, Fabrizio Piccareta. He talks about his journey as a coach, his time as assistant coach to Paolo...

Rulani Mokwena: Philosophy, Values, and Tactical Analysis

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Orlando Pirates and new Chippa United coach, Rulani Mokwena. He discusses: - How his values and coaching philosophy are inte...

Gavin Levey: Development in Isolation

21 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Head of Academy Coaching at Aberdeen FC, Gavin Levey. Gavin discusses the role of coaches under these difficult circumstances curren...

Thomas Gronnemark: Liverpool Throw-Ins and Forward Thinking Coaches

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by throw-in coach, Thomas Gronnemark. He talks about his work at Liverpool, Ajax, FC Midtjylland, and addresses the following: - Why J...

Keir Wenham-Flatt: Can a Coaching Philosophy Hold You Back?

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Keir Wenham-Flatt, a strength and conditioning coach based in the USA, who has worked with elite level rugby players all over the gl...

Tim Sparv - Data, Development & Inside FC Midtjylland

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Finland national team captain and FC Midtjylland midfielder Tim Sparv. He takes an inside look into his journey as a professional, v...

Dr. Joe Machnik - VAR, Ancelotti and Refereeing Decisions

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former FIFA, World Cup referee, and Rules Analyst for Fox TV, Dr. Joe Machnik. He discusses the both the controversy in the modern g...

Judah Davies - What Makes a Great Game Model?

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by coach and tactical analyst and Spielverlagerung writer, Judah Davies. He gives his insight on opinions on Game Models, including: ...

Roy Carroll - Goalkeeping, Coaching & Elite Environments

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Manchester United, Olympiacos, West Ham and Northern Ireland goalkeeper and now GK coach, Roy Carroll. A Premier League winne...

Lesle Gallimore - Managing the Evolution of Team Culture

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary talks with Lesle Gallimore, who has just completed 26 season as head coach at University of Washington, and achieved phenomenal success with 15 N...

Russell Earnshaw: Breaking the Rules of Coaching

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former rugby professional, coach, and coach educator Russell Earnshaw. He has consulted with and delivered for Google, The English F...

Jamy Bechler - Building a Player-Driven Culture

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by coach, author, professional speaker, and consultant to NBA and college athletic teams, Jamy Bechler. He has just released a new book...

David and Keith Mayer - Gold Dust

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by David and Keith Mayer, authors of the brand new book 'Gold Dust: How To Become a More Effective Coach, Quickly' They discuss: - O...

John O'Sullivan: "To Be a Better Coach, Be a Better You"

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary talks with founder of Changing The Game Project, John O'Sullivan, about his new book Every Moment Matters. John's book give an insight into uniq...

Greig Paterson - Coach Education and Learning from Players

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the lead up to the United Soccer Coaches Convention this week in Baltimore, Gary talks with Scottish FA Head of Coach Education & Development, Gre...

James Tippett - The Expected Goals Philosophy

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by James Tippett, football analyst and author of "The Expected Goals Philosophy". He discusses the new book and the increased role of ...

Aaron Danks - Specialist Coaching and Challenging Conventional Thinking

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Lead National Specialist Coach at The English FA. He was recently a member of England's U20 World Cup winning staff in 2017 and he h...

End-of-Season Review for Coaches: MSC Webinar Preview

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How important is it that coaches not only review their team, but also their own work throughout the season? Gary takes a look into the ways that coach...

Jonathan Harding - Lessons From German Coach Education

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by writer and author, Jonathan Harding, to discuss his phenomenal book, "Mensch - Beyond The Cones" and coaches from the UK and USA can...

Chris Hughes - Coaching 4-6 Year Olds and the Role of Laughter

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Pre-Academy Football Coach and Manchester United FC Foundation Coach, Chris Hughes. Chris has built a unique philosophy with the you...

Winning the Set Piece Battle - Inside the MSC Webinar

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary gives coaches a sneak peek into the upcoming MSC webinar on Set Pieces that will take place on Wednesday, November 20th, at 4pm ET. The webinar ...

Ben Garner - Life on a Premier League Bench

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Ben Garner, a UEFA Pro License coach, who has worked in the Premier League as an assistant coach at West Bromwich Albion and first t...

Dr. Fader - The Challenges of Motivating Teams and Individuals

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Dr. Jonathan Fader, a Sport & Clinical Psychologist with 11 years experience in some world class sports environments such as New Yor...

Tony Elliott - Improving Communication with GKs and GK Coaches

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by current Bristol City Women FC (FAWSL) GK Coach, Tony Elliott. Tony has a vast range of experiences as a coach as a player, also with...

Nick Montgomery - Sheffield Utd, Australia, and Coaching Usain Bolt

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Sheffield United defender and current assistant coach at the Central Coast Mariners in the Hyundai A-League, Nick Montgomery....

Jonas Munkvold: Developing 1v1 Specialists

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined Jonas Munkvold, UEFA 'B' holder, BA in Football Studies, and author of player development eBooks. He talks about player development, s...

Lee Scott - The Tactical Concepts Behind Guardiola's Man City

28 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Lee Scott, Lead Analyst for Total Football Analysis and author of the brand new book, “Mastering the Premier League - The Tactica...

Christopher Malenab - Mental Health and Coaching

21 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by professional coach at Reno 1868, Christopher Malenab. However, instead of discussing tactics or training, they focus their conversat...

Mark Spalding: Inside the UEFA Pro License

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Jordan Angeli: Coaching Injured Players

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tristan Thomas: Developing Today's Youth Player for Tomorrow's Game

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Tristan Thomas, Academy Coach at Aldershot Town and tactical analyst. As someone who is heavily involved on the analysis and scoutin...

Ally Bain: Coaching Build-Up Play

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Gerard Jones: Improving the Individual within the Team

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary catches up with Gerard Jones, author of 'Lets Talk Soccer', academy director and USSF instructor. As Gerard believes there is too much emphasis o...

Slawek Morawski: Coaching Game Intelligence

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Slawek Morawski, tactical analyst and coach, with experience in the professional game in Poland. He is passionate about combining a...

Randy Waldrum & Erwin van Bennekom: Taking Over a New Team

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by two college head coaches, Randy Waldrum (University of Pittsburgh) and Erwin van Bennekom (Indiana University) who have both experie...

David Garcia - Implementing a Possession System with a Youth Team

13 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dr. Ceri Bowley: The Power of Observation

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

John Pascarella: THAT Tweet, Social Media, and the State of the US Game

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Minnesota United (MLS) assistant coach, John Pascarella. He discusses a recent tweet he posted about the following coaching methods ...

Paul Bright: Improving Your Communication On and Off the Pitch

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by UEFA A License, USSF Coach Instructor, Technical Director for The Coaching Manual (https://www.thecoachingmanual.com), and AYSO Uni...

Joao Nuno Fonseca: A Modern Coaching Approach with Focus on Tactical Analysis

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 footba...

Ricardo Alves: How to Use Tactical Analysis Effectively at Elite Level

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mark Bennett and Ian Barker: Maximizing Your Week As a Coach

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Edu Rubio: Every Level Requires a Different You

11 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Ben Bartlett - Constraints Led Approach to Skill Development

04 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 deve...

Molly Grisham: When Team Culture Goes Wrong...

27 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by leadership development coach, team builder, culture coach, Molly Grisham. They discuss "problem areas" that coaches face when when ...

Fergus Connolly - Building & Sustaining an Elite Environment

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 spor...

David Tenney - From Soccer To The NBA

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, Da...

Jermaine Jones: Klinsmann, Pressure, and Social Media

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Eintracht Frankfurt, Blackburn Rovers, Schalke 04, LA Galaxy, and US national team player Jermaine Jones. He talks about th...

Simon Clifford - The Man Who Brought The Brazilian Game to England

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Simon Clifford, an English coach who, over twenty years ago, challenged the concept that Brazilians possessed a natural talent and i...

John Wall: Marcelo Bielsa (Rotations and Interchanges)

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by John Wall, a coach and analyst born in Sweden and CEO of GameInsight Soccer. They discuss John's book that he has co-written with Ha...

Ábel Lőrincz: Pressing

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Ábel Lőrincz, First Team Analyst for Hungarian professional team Budapest Honvéd. Ábel discusses the defensive side of the game ...

Graham Mills: Maximizing a Coach-Study Visit

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Solent University lecturer, FA Tutor, and formerAFC Bournemouth Lead Youth Development Phase Coach, Graham Mills. He discusses the b...

Michael Loftman: Cognitive Bias and Coaching

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Orlando Pirates first team analyst and U23 head coach, Michael Loftman, to discuss cognitive bias and outcome forecasting. Can frami...

Doug Lemov - Making Your Training Sessions Better

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary talks with teaching specialist and author(Teach Like a Champion, Reading Reconsidered, Practice Perfect) Doug Lemov about how coaches can maximiz...

Todd Beane - You Get What You Train

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by TOVO Academy founder, Todd Beane, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago la...

Arne Friedrich | Perspective

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by German World Cup veteran Arne Friedrich, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chi...

Tony Strudwick: Culture, Science, Manchester Utd and Sir Alex

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by current Wales and former Manchester United assistant coach, Tony Strudwick, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roads...

Bielsa, Spygate, and Opposition Analysis with Liviu Bird

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Kitsap Pumas head coach and current Seattle United coach, Liviu Bird. They discuss the recent Marcelo Bielsa 'spygate' news a...

Jeremy Gunn - Consistency and Clarity

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary sits down with head men's soccer coach at Stanford University, who has lifted the national championship there in 2015, 2016, and 2017. He also en...

Tony Annan - What Does Honesty Really Mean?

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Atlanta United Academy Director, Tony Annan. He shares his coaching philosophy and discusses the level of motivation that led him to...

The Coaching Corner: Juan Carlos Amoros - Theory to Practice

06 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Tottenham Hotspur Ladies assistant coach and UEFA Pro License, Juan Carlos Amoros. The objective of this coaching corner is to align...

Kieran Smith - RONDO'S

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Spanish football and training methodology expert Kieran Smith, to discuss one of the hottest topics in coach education in recent yea...

Skye Eddy Bruce - Dealing with Soccer Parents

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by founder of Soccer Parenting Association, Skye Eddy Bruce. A former All-American player and college coach, Skye is passionate about h...

Coaching Corner: Peter Ramage on Central Defending

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined in the 'Coaching Corner' by former Newcastle United center back and current Phoenix Rising assistant coach, Peter Ramage. He discusses ...

Gary Stevens - From Spurs to Thailand & Mental Health for Coaches

09 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Tottenham and England defender Gary Stevens, who discusses being released by Sir Bobby Robson and then playing under him at t...

Coaching Corner: Willie McNab on Beating a Low Block

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined on the Coaching Corner by Glasgow Celtic U-16 Coach, Willie McNab, who takes an in-depth look at how to beat a low block. What are the ...

Jess Ibrom - Coaching Culture in Cook Islands and Mexico

25 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by a coach who is no stranger to studying cultures, Jess Ibrom. As a UEFA and USSF 'A' licensed coach, the game has taken him to UK, US...

Gary Lewis - Managing Top Talent

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Philadelphia Union U-17 Academy Head Coach, Gary Lewis, talks about dealing with the top talents and managing them individually. He shares his experie...

Coaching Corner: Louis Lancaster on Player Development

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In a new feature on the MSC Podcast, Gary talks with former Taiwan National Team and Watford academy coach, Louis Lancaster on player development. Lou...

Marko Mitrovic - Serbian Football Culture

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Chicago Fire assistant coach Marko Mitrovic. He enjoyed success as head coach of the Serbian Under-15 and Under-16 teams, and was an...

Fran Alonso - Spanish Culture in the Premier League

28 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Everton and Southampton 1st team assistant coach, Fran Alonso. Currently the head coach at University of Liverpool, Fran disc...

NWSL Rewind with Clifton Bush - Final Show

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Clifton wraps up the NWSL season with an interview with Chicago Red Stars assistant coach, Gary Curneen, and NC Courage assistant coach, Sean Nahas. T...

Adin Osmanbasic - A Tactical Mind

21 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by expert tactical analyst Adin Osmanbasic to discuss the his views on the game. Adin has worked with Columbus Crew in MLS and writes f...

Tim Lees - Re-Evaluating Your Comfort Zone

14 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Former Liverpool, Wigan, and Watford Academy coach Tim Lees talks about presenting his philosophy to Roberto Martinez, how that impacted his views on ...

Stephanie McCaffrey | Inside US Women's Soccer Culture

07 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

US pro player Stephanie McCaffrey talks about her journey in the gam. From development and summers spent in country clubs, the shock of playing time d...

Shaka Hislop - Goalkeeping Then and Now

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Former Newcastle United and West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop discusses playing for managers like Kevin Keegan and Harry Redknapp, the role of his goal...

Saul Isaksson-Hurst - Player Development: The 1-2-1 Speciailist Coach

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Saul Isaksson-Hurst, who spent 10 years coaching in Premier League Academy Football, at Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. He is a 1-2-1...

Lawrie Sanchez - The Crazy Gang Culture

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Fulham and Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez to discuss his journey and experiences as both a player and a coach. Lawri...

NWSL Rewind with Clifton Bush - THE PLAYOFFS!

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's crunch time in the NWSL season and Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to preview the semi-final games and discuss which team they feel are b...

Andy Reid | Irish Soccer Culture Episode

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by former Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, and Sunderland player Andy Reid. Currently coaching with Ireland U-18 national team, An...

Oliver Gage | An Evidence-Based Approach to Coaching

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Oliver Gage, Head of Performance Analysis & Technical Recruitment for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer. Originally from England...

Ask Gary | How Should I Deliver a Team Talk After We Lost?

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

#AskGary is back to discuss dealing with how you should address your team after you lose. Should you blame external factors? Should we look within? Sh...

Damian Hughes | Role of the Leader in a Winning Culture

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by international speaker, author and sports psychology consultant, Damian Hughes. As a Professor of Organisational Psychology and Chang...

Robbie Servais | A Philosophy That Constantly Adapts

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by Singapore U-19 national team coach and technical skills director, Robbie Servais. He talks about playing in Holland, coaching in Jap...

NWSL Rewind Show with Clifton Bush - Match Day 21

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games and look at the big games coming up this weekend to see what impact they will have...

NWSL Rewind with Clifton Bush | Match Day 20

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games and discuss what teams are best placed to make a playoff push as the NWSL season h...

Stephen Constantine | Find a Way or Find an Excuse

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary is joined by current India national team head coach, Stephen Constantine, who shares his remarkable story. An English coach who has managed Nepal...