Gary is joined by first team scout at AFC Bournemouth, Francisco Lorenzo. He is a Data Analyst - based in Uruguay, who discusses the following: - How to identify Premier League talent - Bringing data and football together- Art and science

The System or The Players: Chris Ramsey on Development Priorities

17 days ago 48m 11s

Gary is joined by former Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers Head of Player Development, Chris Ramsey, to discuss how coaches can shape elite environments to support and develop the next generation of players. With a phenomenal experience in the

Improving Your Half-Time Team Talk with Eamon Devlin

1 month ago 1h 2m

Gary is joined by Eamon Devlin, founder of Minute9 where he specifically advises sports teams and coaches on how best to structure and manage the half-time period. Eamon discusses the art and science (research based) half-time insights and an

Maximize Your Training Sessions with Rob McKay

Mar 12th, 2024 59m 56s

Gary is joined by Rob McKay, Head Coach of Women's Football at University of Manchester, who discusses all the aspects a coach should consider before putting on an effective session: from space to players to equipment, right down to the weather

Coaching Your Coaches - Jake Henry

Feb 26th, 2024 1h 11m

Gary is joined by Jake Henry, Head of Coach Development at Notts County, to discuss the role of overseeing coach development within a club framework.Having also worked at Nottingham forest as Coaching and Development Lead in recent years, Jak

Brazilian Player Development & Role of Analysis at Flamengo with Caique Andrade

Feb 9th, 2024 48m 51s

Gary is joined by Flamengo analyst and coach, Caique Andrade, to discuss the process of player development in Brazil and the role analysis plays. In this interview Caique talks about: - What areas are prioritized with talent identification-

Vasco da Gama, Genoa and Set-Piece Coaching with Alex Clapham

Jan 22nd, 2024 1h 10m

Gary is joined by UEFA Pro coach, Alex Clapham,to discuss his experiences at the highest levels of the game in Italy, Brazil, Spain, England and Sweden. Alex shares his recent experiences at Vasco da Gama and Genoa, as well as his philosophy a

Outside Your Comfort Zone! Academy Coaching at Atlético Madrid with Simon Goodey

Jan 11th, 2024 55m 31s

We are joined by Atlético Madrid academy coach, Simon Goodey, to discuss life at one of the biggest clubs in the world. Having previously worked at Fulham, Bournemouth, Southampton, and Palace, Simon shares his views on player development, coac

Psychology Alongside Coaching & Life at Villarreal CF Academy - Kristopher O’Hare

Jan 1st, 2024 1h 4m

Gary is joined by Kristopher O'Hare, who has a unique coach and psychology role at Villarreal CF Academy in Spain. He discusses the role of culture, psychology, and how we can learn to understand and impact both in an elite environment. In addi

Building a Scouting Report & Player Recruitment with Darren Rhodes

Dec 15th, 2023 52m 58s

Gary is joined by Lead Academy Scout at Preston North End FC, Darren Rhodes to discuss building an elite level scouting report. Darren is also a current UCFB Student studying Talent Development and talks about: - Where do you start when buil

Developing 1v1 Creativity in a Team Environment with Daniel Cappellaro

Dec 1st, 2023 1h 5m

Gary is joined by an officially FIFA recognized 'street footballer', Daniel Cappellaro. Having travelled the world as a professional futsal player, Daniel has specialized in 1v1 creativity and discusses how we can bring that back to the game fr

Aligning a Successful Youth Club Culture with JP Nerbun

Nov 21st, 2023 57m 3s

We were recently joined on the MSC Podcast by JP Nerbun. He is a bestselling author, leadership coach, and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, a leading global sports-consulting and leadership coaching business. His mission is to support leaders

Transmitting Clarity in a Game Model! With Liviu Bird

Oct 31st, 2023 51m 4s

We were recently joined on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast by Oly Town FC head coach, Liviu Bird, to discuss the implementation of Game Models. The focus of the discussion is around the complexity of a model and how best to implement it when a

It's Official! Goalkeepers See The World Differently.... But What's Next? With Michael Quinn

Oct 19th, 2023 48m 28s

Gary is joined by Michael Quinn, a former professional goalkeeper and lead author from Dublin City University, who has proven for the first time that goalkeepers perceive the world very differently from both outfield players and individuals wit

Jamie Hamilton: Positionism vs. Relationism & Fernando Diniz

Oct 10th, 2023 1h 4m

Gary is joined by football coach and writer, Jamie Hamilton, to discuss a topic which he has written extensively about in recent months.... and has had a huge effect on the coaching community.Is Fernando Diniz system at Fluminense exactly wha

Coaching Decision-Making at Speed! - Ice Hockey vs. Soccer with Ted Suihkonen

Sep 27th, 2023 1h 13m

Gary is joined by Ted Suihkonen, Director of Player Development of ice hockey side EVZ in Switzerland, to discuss the differences in player development and decision making between soccer and hockey. With a unique approach to player developmen

Is There Too Much Pressure Coaching Youth Soccer? - With Ally Bain

Sep 21st, 2023 38m 37s

Gary is again joined by Ally Bain, an academy coach who has also recently moved onto the analysis side and scouting side with Insight Analysis (see info below).This week we discuss a popular coaching challenge:How do coaches deal with the pr

Coaching Solutions: Different Ability Levels on a Team with Ally Bain

Sep 14th, 2023 37m 23s

Gary is joined by Ally Bain, an academy coach who has also recently moved onto the analysis side and scouting side with Insight Analysis (see info below).This week we discuss a popular coaching challenge: How to deal with different ability l

Creating an Evidence-Based Training Session with Jack Cassidy

Sep 4th, 2023 43m 40s

Gary is joined by Jack Cassidy to discuss ways that coaches can add a little more detail and relevance to the preparation on their training sessions. Jack's current role is as Senior Professional Development Phase Coach (U21) & Pathways Manager

Game Day Coaching with Dan Abrahams

Aug 28th, 2023 38m 51s

Gary is joined by highly acclaimed sport psychologist Dan Abrahams, to discuss something that is often overlooked in coaching: How should you manage game day messaging?Dan discusses ways that coaches can optimize their time with their time p

Implementing a Holistic Football Philosophy at Youth Level with Ivan Militar

Aug 20th, 2023 1h 7m

Gary is joined by Ivan Militar, Academy Director at El Paso Locomotive, a professional club in the USL. With his experience at the prestigious Barca Residency Academy in Casa Grande, Ivan discusses the process of building and implementing a sim

Otto Addo: Youth Development at Borussia Dortmund & Working with Erling Haaland

Aug 4th, 2023 29m 52s

Gary is joined by current Borussia Dortmund Talent Coach, Otto Addo, to discuss the pathway at the club and the processes that go into developing a first team player at the club. A former player with Dortmund, Mainz and Ghana, Otto, was also

Managing Conflict in a Team Environment with Molly Grisham

Jul 23rd, 2023 46m 46s

Gary is joined team facilitator, Molly Grisham, to discuss an aspect of the leadership that is so critical, but often overlooked: conflict. Molly presented some ideas and ways that coaches can improve their ability to embrace these difficult

Challenges Around Team Cohesion with John O'Sullivan & Jerry Lynch

Jul 16th, 2023 1h

Gary recently hosted a live webinar discussion to cover one of the greatest challenges for coaches at all levels: how to get everyone aligned to the collective goals of the team, both on and off the pitch. We were joined by John O'Sullivan (F

Linking Your Game Model to Your Game Plan - Stevie Grieve

May 19th, 2023 45m 34s

Gary was recently joined by Stevie Grieve on the tactical webinar alongside Association of Professional Soccer Analysts (APFA). This was the Q&A interview after the presentation. Stevie has experience at the professional level and is currentl