Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Gary Curneen
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Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

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

  1. How AI & Chat GPT Is Already Changing Coaching - with Hugo Vicente

    2 DAYS AGO

    How AI & Chat GPT Is Already Changing Coaching - with Hugo Vicente

    Gary is joined by Hugo Vicente to discuss the ways that AI and Chat GPT will change football and coaching. Hugo is a UEFA PRO License coach, with over 20 years of experience in football coaching and player development across multiple countries, including Portugal, Norway, Denmark, and China. Hugo has worked with top clubs and youth academies, including Boavista, Benfica and Braga. He is also passionate about ways that innovative technology and software can solve coaching problems to help advance team and player development. Register for Hugo's FREE webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/421/pqnqlhry

    1h 3m
  2. High Intensity Methodology! Inside New York Red Bulls Academy with Director Sean McCafferty

    NOV 11

    High Intensity Methodology! Inside New York Red Bulls Academy with Director Sean McCafferty

    We recently did our second MSC Club visit to New York Red Bulls to interview Academy Director, Sean McCafferty. Our last conversation with Sean was during lockdown in 2020, and we wanted to follow-up and get his insights on the evolution of the Red Bull system and the growth of US professional player development over the last 2-3 years. Sean was extremely generous with both his time and sharing the club methodology as he discussed the playing principles at youth level, coaching and staff profiles, leadership in a forward thinking organization, and the challenges of coaching a true pressing style.

    1h 1m
  3. A Pond or a River? Improving US Player Development with Romeo Jozak

    NOV 4

    A Pond or a River? Improving US Player Development with Romeo Jozak

    Gary is joined by one of the leaders in worldwide player development over the past 10-15 years. Romeo Jozak was a pioneer as Technical Director for Croatia and now works as Technical Director for Saudi Arabia. He also holds a UEFA PRO License and is author the phenomenal book,“CFF Development Curriculum.” In this interview, Romeo outlines the challenges for coaches and youth environments in the United States, as well suggesting potential solutions to progress the development of both coaches and players. Looking for new coach support options: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-1-to-1-mentoring-package

    1h 1m
  4. Navigating High Pressure Coaching Environments with Mick McDermott

    OCT 29

    Navigating High Pressure Coaching Environments with Mick McDermott

    Gary is joined by UEFA Pro Licensed Coach, Mick McDermott, to discuss his experience alongside Carlos Queiroz and Iran at the 2018 World Cup, managing Glentoran, and working in Saudi Arabia. Mick provides ideas and methods for coaches on navigating the hiring process and managing ownership, as well as elite level players.

    1h 3m
  5. Inside FC Cinicinnati MLS Academy with Richie Ryan

    OCT 23

    Inside FC Cinicinnati MLS Academy with Richie Ryan

    Last week we took our first MSC road trip to visit Richie Ryan at FC Cincinnati Academy. Richie has a fascinating football journey, coming through Sunderland's academy system and then making his first team debut in the big derby game with bitter rivals, Newcastle United. After stops in Belgium, League of Ireland and the US, Richie recently moved onto the coaching side of the game working at FC Tulsa (USL) and now at FC Cincinnati. In the interview, we speak to Richie about the environment at FC Cincinnati, the support that players need in the modern game, plus his unique experience playing under Alessandro Nesta!

    49 min
  6. The Coaching Burnout Episode! With Expert Anthony McCann

    OCT 15

    The Coaching Burnout Episode! With Expert Anthony McCann

    Gary is joined by Anthony McCann, personal/professional coach who works with the Irish FA and specializes in Adult ADHD, Burnout, and Recovery. There's no secret that there is more stress and pressure in every level of coaching than ever before... but not a lot on how we can deal with it. Anthony provide's phenomenal insight on a powerful topic, and and challenges some conventional thinking along the way. Please leave a rating and review if you enjoy! Read more about Anthony's work: https://www.anthonymccann.com/

    56 min
  7. Connecting GPS Data to Tactical Periodisation with Ian Coll

    OCT 7

    Connecting GPS Data to Tactical Periodisation with Ian Coll

    How does Tactical Periodization and Sport Science connect? This week on the MSC Podcast, we are joined by Ian Coll, current Head of Performance at Las Vegas Lights (USL). Ian has extensive experience in the professional game working with distinguished clubs such as Hadjuk Split and Glasgow Celtic. He is also experience in Tactical Periodisation, learning from the great Vitor Frade as a Masters Candidate in 2024. You can watch the full webinar below. Use code MSCYOUTUBE for 10% off. https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-pre-season-workshopc

    30 min
  8. MLS Youth to Pro Pathway with Philadelphia Union's Peter McDonnell

    SEP 30

    MLS Youth to Pro Pathway with Philadelphia Union's Peter McDonnell

    This week we are excited to be joined by Philadelphia Union U18 head coach Peter McDonnell. He discusses what makes the MLS club so unique when it comes to player development and how the club has created alignment from first team to all youth levels. The complexity of professional development is also a key topic as Peter shares how players balance academics, social media, and the rollercoaster nature of the game, in their journey. A true student of the game, Peter also talks about his experiences with a variety of different coaching course and the benefits of each one.

    58 min
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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

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  • Creator
    Gary Curneen
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    292
  • Rating
    Clean
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  • Show Website
    Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

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