Paul Conway is a native of Dublin. He played his college soccer at Lambuth University in Jackson TN. Paul or Paulie as hes known is a legend in West Tennessee. Paul ended up playing for Richie Grant at Lambuth and later joining him at the Unive

Mental Health "Get your Head in the Game" with Dean Arrowsmith

Sep 22nd, 2022 44m 25s

We are joined by Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Head in the game group to discuss the organization and Mental Health within the game. Chicago based Dean gives us a great insight in to the group and the topic of mental health, we discuss ment

The NAICA Interview with GoPlay Sports Tours

Jan 8th, 2022 51m 51s

Here is our recent podcast with GoPlay Sports Tours. Joining the discussion are NAICA President John O'Rourke, and board members, Enda Crehan, and Darragh Boyle. Thanks to GoPlay for having us on to discuss our organization and what it means fo

Pearl Slattery " The Irish Pearlo, From Dublin to Kansas and back"

Dec 16th, 2021 1h 26m

Pearl has played for Raheny United in the Women’s National League in the 2012/13 season after returning home from college in America. In the USA Pearl played for Hutchinson CC and Clayton State University. She was part of a squad for the next t

Johnny McKinstry "From Lisburn to International Footballing Management"

Dec 9th, 2021 1h 21m

Johnny McKinstry is a UEFA Pro Coach and Professional football manager from Northern Ireland. He has experience coaching in Asia, Europe, North America and Africa, he has a track record of consistently raising performance at elite level - by d

Aaron Molloy "The Ginger Pele on The Rocky Road From Dublin"

Dec 1st, 2021 43m 6s

Molloy, who is from Dublin, hails from a soccer family: His father, Trevor, was a prominent striker in the League of Ireland. The younger Molloy began his career at Drogheda United in 2016 before moving across the pond to Keiser University (Fla

Larry Mahony "Football, Coaching, Let the Players Play and More"

Aug 3rd, 2021 47m 18s

Larry Mahony is a former FAI UEFA ‘A’ License instructor with over 30 years of coaching experience. He has provided expert coaching for players at every level of football in Ireland, from the youngest beginners all the way up to the professiona

Patricia "Trish" Hughes "The Irish Rover"

May 27th, 2021 40m 19s

Patricia Hughes comes to the position as the College Programs Officer after three and half years as Athletic Director of Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC. During her successful tenure at Salem, she led multiple community initiatives, develope

Paddy McCourt "The Derry Pelé"

Mar 25th, 2021 53m 31s

McCourt is a former Northern Ireland International whose playing career spans over 17 years. At the height of his time as a pro, Paddy played for Celtic and had 18 senior appearances with Northern Ireland. A winger by trade, Paddy was nicknamed

Sean Kelly "The Kerryman"

Feb 17th, 2021 1h 6m

As a young player, Sean Kelly stood out within Arsenal’s youth academy. A talented center back with a high soccer IQ, he captained Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup and played with Cesc Fabregas, one of the most accomplished players in English Premie

Steve Guppy "Martin O' Neill, Irish Football and Shane Longs Goal"

Jan 8th, 2021 59m 4s

Steve Guppy as a player appeared in over 550 matches as a professional from 1989 to 2008, including two separate stints in the English Premier League with Leicester City (1997-2001 and 2004). Guppy recorded 161 appearances for the Foxes as a le

Don O'Riordan "The Dubliner that has seen football all over the world"

Dec 18th, 2020 56m 52s

Don O'Riordan (born in Dublin) is an Irish former professional footballer and football manager. O'Riordan notably played for Middlesbrough, Grimsby Town and Notts County among others and has been on the coaching staffs at Sheffield United, in t

Dolores Deasley "Destination Donegal"

Nov 17th, 2020 31m 50s

Dolores Deasley begins her 13th season as head coach of the Jones College Bobcats in 2020. Deasley received a BS degree in education from Hofstra University in 2004 and her master’s in sports management from the University of Southern Mississi

The Déise County Lads "Football, Immigration and Mental Health"

Nov 9th, 2020 1h 21m

Paddy Barrett began his professional playing career with Scottish side Dundee United FC before being loaned to his hometown club Waterford FC in 2014. From 2015-17, Barrett spent three years with League of Ireland Premier Division powerhouse Du

Gareth O' Sullivan "The Green and Red of Mayo"

Nov 2nd, 2020 43m 29s

A native of Ballina, Ireland, Sully has worked at many different levels in the United States and abroad. While at the Atlanta Beat, O’Sullivan coached USA National team players, Hope Solo, Tobin Heath, Lori Chalupny & Angie Kerr; also present w

Brendan Teeling "The Canadian Journeyman"

Oct 24th, 2020 38m 20s

Brendan Teeling holds a UEFA A license and is currently working within the Vancouver Whitecaps organization. Brendan has also worked as an assistant director of the Elite Development League program for LA Galaxy in Orange County, California. Br

Shane O'Neill "Cork Born, Colorado Raised"

Oct 6th, 2020 1h 9m

Shane Edward O'Neill (born September 2, 1993) is an Irish-American soccer player who plays for Seattle Sounders in the MLS. O’Neill began his career with the Colorado Rapids in 2012. Shane has also played in Holland and England. O'Neill is the

Méabh De Búrca "The Galway Girl"

Oct 2nd, 2020 33m 32s

Méabh De Búrca (born 11 August 1988) is an Irish Footballer who played for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team and Women's National League club Galway. At club level she previously played in America for Boston Aztec, in Norwa

Niall Logue "The Derry Left Peg"

Oct 1st, 2020 57m 24s

Niall Logue originally from Derry played for four years at Institute. Logue then moved to the United States in 2014 to play college soccer at Yavapai College in Arizona, where he played for two years before transferring to Ohio State. On 21 Fe

Richie Ryan "Its a long way to Tipperary"

Sep 14th, 2020 35m 49s

Ryan is a native of Tipperary and has amassed a legendary professional career that spans 15 years and two continents. He made his professional debut with Sunderland in the English Premier League in the 2003 season. After an 11-year career in Eu

Terry Connor " Ireland, Wolves and more"

Sep 4th, 2020 56m 19s

The North American Irish Coaches teamed up again with the Modern Soccer Coach to bring you a live interview and Q&A with former Republic of Ireland and Wolves coach, Terry Connor. He discusses his coaching journey, perspectives on Irish footba

Jim Magilton "Northern Ireland Legend"

Aug 27th, 2020 55m 15s

Irish Football Association elite performance director, Jim Magilton, joined us in the Summer as we teamed up again with Modern Soccer Coach and Gary Curneen. We discussed his youth experience at Liverpool, and his playing career in the Premier

Niall Quinn "All things Irish Football"

Aug 18th, 2020 1h

Last week Modern Soccer Coach and the North American Irish Coaches again teamed up for an interview with Republic of Ireland and Sunderland legend Niall Quinn. He came on to promote the exciting new League of Ireland Streaming Service that they

Paul Caffrey "Sports Performance"

Aug 13th, 2020 1h 10m

Caffrey joined the club in 2015. The Dublin, Ireland native holds experience in MLS and with the United States national team program. Caffrey spent 2014 at Chivas USA as the first assistant coach under Wilmer Cabrera. He served as an assistant

Chris Hughton " One of Jackie's Army"

Aug 4th, 2020 1h 11m

Former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland player and Premier League manager Chris Hughton joined the Modern Soccer Coaches live interview in conjunction with the North American Irish Coaches this past summer. The former Newcastle, Norwich, Birm