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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

Modern Soccer Coach Podcast Gary Curneen

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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

    Using Data to Measure Elite Coaches - Tim Keech

    Using Data to Measure Elite Coaches - Tim Keech

    Gary is joined by Tim Keech, co-founder of MRKT Insights, a data-focused football consultancy with clients in the UK and abroad. Tim works alongside clubs to help in a number of areas around data, one of which includes the impact and effectiveness of coaching.

    Tim shares ways that coaches can be measured, how they can help facilitate the use of data at the club... and when the right time could potentially be to make a coaching change!

    Check out Tim's work below...
    https://mrktinsights.com/index.php/2024/06/03/complex-systems-in-football/

    • 1 hr 14 min
    "Taking the Passing Drill is the Easy Part" - Upskilling Yourself as a Coach with Diarmuid O'Carroll

    "Taking the Passing Drill is the Easy Part" - Upskilling Yourself as a Coach with Diarmuid O'Carroll

    Gary is joined by St. Mirren (Scottish Premiership) and Northern Ireland assistant coach, Diarmuid O'Carroll to discuss the multi-faceted challenges of elite coaching.

    Diarmuid talks about:
    - Working with young players in pro environments
    - What separates Conor Bradley
    - Building relationship with head coach
    - Getting most out of coach education
    - Constantly improving without burn out

    And much more!!

    Please check out the Modern Soccer Coach Pre-Season Webinar Package: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/special-offer-msc-pre-season-bundle

    • 49 min
    Happiness and Coaching: Is it Possible? with Sherlen Lindsay

    Happiness and Coaching: Is it Possible? with Sherlen Lindsay

    Gary is joined by Fulham FC academy coach Sherlen Lindsay to discuss mental health and coaching. How do you balance the competition with your personal life? Is happiness really attainable? How do you get that energy back? Does coach education help or hinder the process?

    June is Men's Mental Health Awareness month and Sherlen provides many ideas and insights that can potentially help coaches navigate the world of competitive coaching and mental health.

    Check out MSC website for more resources:
    https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/blog

    • 45 min
    Culture and Tactical Alignment: Role of Director of Football with Jez George (Lincoln City FC)

    Culture and Tactical Alignment: Role of Director of Football with Jez George (Lincoln City FC)

    Gary is joined by Jez George, Director of Football at Lincoln City FC,who provides a fascinating insight into the role and culture at the club including:

    - Long-term planning in a results oriented industry
    - Recruitment of head coach process
    - Incorporating data and analysis
    - Managing relationship with head coach
    - Creating a game model that engages the community

    And much more!!

    Check out MSC Pre-Season Bundle Deal:
    https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/special-offer-msc-pre-season-bundle

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Ways to Improve Individuals in a Team Game with Liam McCartan

    Ways to Improve Individuals in a Team Game with Liam McCartan

    Gary is joined by Liam McCartan, coach analyst at Swindon Town FC. Although Liam works in analysis, he also brings an element to the coaching side, focusing on Player Development and extra work on the training pitch.

    In this interview, Liam discusses how individuals can thrive in a team environment, ways to engage young players with technology, the importance of relationships with staff & players, plus how to help players develop a curiosity towards data.

    The first ever Modern Soccer Coach Online Course is now live!

    Certificate in Advanced Tactical Analysis & Coaching Methodology

    Link is below…
    https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/challenge-page/ecourseanalysis

    Online course, learn at your own pace and I’m there all to support with a Direct Messaging option for help or feedback. 11 modules and a match assignment.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    REALLY Understanding Coaching Methodology with Martin Vlk

    REALLY Understanding Coaching Methodology with Martin Vlk

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

    - What exactly is it?
    - How do you improve it?
    - Where do you start?
    - What levels need coaching methodology the most?

    And much more!!!

    Big Announcement: The first ever Modern Soccer Coach Online Course is launching this week!

    Certificate in Advanced Tactical Analysis & Coaching Methodology

    Link is below…
    https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/challenge-page/ecourseanalysis


    Online course, learn at your own pace and I’m there all to support with a Direct Messaging option for help or feedback. 11 modules and a match assignment.

    • 1 hr 6 min

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