Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

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 for leading tactical website Spielvrlagerung. They discuss how coaching and analysis have merged, influence of Rene Maric, positional play and the type of player you require, social media, coach education, Pep & Jose, and of course, he has phenomenal advice for coaches who are looking at improving the depth of their analysis.

Former Liverpool, Wigan, and Watford Academy coach Tim Lees talks about presenting his philosophy to Roberto Martinez, how that impacted his views on the game and coaching it. He also talks about his time coaching at St. Louis and compares the youth landscape of US and England. Player development is also talked about at length and much more!

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 decreases in college, and the environment of the US national team where "the air is thinner". She also talks about areas she feels coaches should target when improving culture, her social media policy, and the inspiration behind her charity 'Hidden Gems'. This culture podcast is brought to you by 'Worldstrides Excel'

Former Newcastle United and West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop discusses playing for managers like Kevin Keegan and Harry Redknapp, the role of his goalkeeper coaches, US soccer development, and what advice he would have for a goalkeeper who has to play under Jurgen Klopp.

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 coach specialist and works with a number of players on the books of clubs like Fulham, Spurs, Aresenal, QPR, Barcelona, Aston Villa and many more. What does a individual coach do and why do players need one? They discuss the following: Comparison between England and US development model… what did the English DNA do to individual skill development? Creativity and session design… how can we develop better decision makers AND risk takers? What roles do clubs play when it comes to skill development? How can we improve communication with players using technology today?

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. Lawrie played a key in the biggest upsets in soccer history, scoring the winner against Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup Final. He takes us through what made that culture special, how difficult it was, why some players flourished and others didn't, and what he took from it to his coaching career. This culture podcast is sponsored by Worldstrides Excel.

Gary is joined by former Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, and Sunderland player Andy Reid. Currently coaching with Ireland U-18 national team, Andy discusses his experiences in the game, the type of player he was, how that was developed in Ireland, the importance of balance in life (not just football) and the experiences he had with coaches such as Giovanni Trappatoni. This culture podcast is sponsored by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by Oliver Gage, Head of Performance Analysis & Technical Recruitment for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer. Originally from England, Oliver has worked on the analysis side in English Championship with Sheffield Wednesday and 2014 NCAA men's soccer national champions, University of Virginia. They discuss his unique path, the differences in analyzing games at every level, player development, and what coaches can do to think outside the box when it comes to video and statistical evidence.

#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? Should we copy Pep? If you have any questions please feel free to contact gary@modernsoccercoach.com

Gary is joined by international speaker, author and sports psychology consultant, Damian Hughes. As a Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change, Damian has written 3 books, including 'How To Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson' and 'The Barcelona Way: Inside the DNA of a Winning Culture'. They discuss the role of a leader in building, shaping, managing and improving a culture. What role does fear, anger and humor have? They also talk about how to improve awareness as a coach and what ways you can connect better with your players. This podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.