Modern Soccer Coach Podcast Gary Curneen

Gary is joined by Nick Levett to discuss building, improving and even measuring club culture and youth environment. With 14 years at the English FA and professional academy experience, Nick has outstanding insight into the complex landscape of youth and coach development.

Nick is currently a director at Rivers of Thinking:
riversofthinking.com

Gary is joined by Habersham Central HS head coach, Ric Wallace, to discuss teaching tactics at high school level. From game model fundamentals to leadership development, Ric discusses the unique and complex world of high school coaching and also provides tips on connecting and engaging that age group.

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https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/special-offer-msc-high-school-coach-bundle

Gary is joined by Ben Bartlett (Director of Methodology at Houston Dynamo) to discuss the current direction of coaching development and whether we should be asking better questions around how we are learning and communicating the game.

As a thought leader in the game, Ben has written two outstanding books called Constraining Football and Connected Coaching. He is also designed and delivered the Elite Soccer Coaching Award - which you can check out on the link below:
https://elitesoccercoaching.net/coaching-award

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/

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!!

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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.

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https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/blog