Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Gary is joined by Solent University lecturer, FA Tutor, and formerAFC Bournemouth Lead Youth Development Phase Coach, Graham Mills. He discusses the best ways to prepare and choose a study visit, including research and building the relationship with the coaches. He then details how he approaches the visit itself and what he does with all his notes and reflections. 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 Orlando Pirates first team analyst and U23 head coach, Michael Loftman, to discuss cognitive bias and outcome forecasting. Can framing certain scenarios and players in a biased way negatively impact our ability to coach and develop individuals? Michael shares his views on this and also his experiences in South Africa where players who have not been exposed to any coaching until late in their development, have somehow become some of his most 'coachable' players. This episode is brought to you by PlayPositionally.com. If you want to learn about positional play, not only the theory but how to implement it with your own team; then the online course at playPositionally.com is for you. The course covers all concepts, the training methodology and it also has all the drills/exercises you will need to work with your team. You can sign up at www.playpositionally.com.

Gary talks with teaching specialist and author(Teach Like a Champion, Reading Reconsidered, Practice Perfect) Doug Lemov about how coaches can maximize their training time with their players. Doug shares a unique insight into how teaching, organization, and communication can be improved with your players and challenges coaches to consider a number of different aspects when planning, executing, and reviewing the session. This podcast is again sponsored by Total Football Analysis Magazine is the digital magazine for all soccer fans, coaches, managers and analysts. February’s Total Football Analysis Magazine has just gone on sale and you can pick up 135 pages of pure football tactical analysis. You can buy each magazine individually or take out a monthly or annual subscription which come with some added extras. We are excited to offer all listeners 10% off all annual subscriptions by entering the discount code MODERNSOCCERCOACH at checkout. Head over to totalfootballanalysis.com/magazine to get yours today!

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 last month. Todd talks about producing decision makers from a young age, how boring practices are doing more harm than good, how Johan Cruyff saw the game, and what we can do at every level to change, challenge, and improve. 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 German World Cup veteran Arne Friedrich, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Arne discusses rebounding from a poor performance in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup, penalty shootouts, sports psychology in Bundesliga academies, marking Cristiano Ronaldo, and shares where he draws his inspiration from. 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 current Wales and former Manchester United assistant coach, Tony Strudwick, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Tony talks about life at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson during one of the most successful periods in the club's history: How did Sir Alex develop leaders? What kind of pressure was placed on staff? What motivated Cristiano Ronaldo? 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 former Kitsap Pumas head coach and current Seattle United coach, Liviu Bird. They discuss the recent Marcelo Bielsa 'spygate' news and share their views on the reaction from the coaching community. Liviu then details his philosophy and experiences with opposition analysis and how it applies to college, club and high school.

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 enjoyed a huge amount of success at previous schools UNC Charlotte and Fort Lewis College. Jeremy talks about how he defines success, how he builds a culture around that philosophy, and then how he sustains it. He covers recruitment, goal setting, staffing, team talks, and details every aspect of the program.

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 assess himself and take his coaching to another level. Tony also talks about life at the MLS Champions academy, how they recruit players and coaches, and the advice he has for coaches who are looking at developing elite players.

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 theory and practice. What are Juan's beliefs and philosophies and how are they implemented currently? We talk about playing styles, build-up, individual training, recruitment, and the importance of attitude and values inside a professional club. This Coaching Corner Series is part of the launch of Gary's new book, Modern Soccer Coach: Coaching YOUR 4-3-3. Designed to challenge coaches to create a tactical system that is uniquely aligned with their philosophy on how the game should be played. With lots of new ideas, on session design, exercises and tactical implementation, Gary shares his personal experiences in the game and discusses many different ways in which other coaches have inspired him to think about the game in a much deeper level. It's available now on modernsoccercoach.com/shop and Amazon.