Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Gary is joined by one of the leading practitioners in scanning and decision making in Kevin McGreskin. With experience at the youth and senior professional levels, Kevin has developed a specific methodology to increase scanning and improve game awareness, to provide players with the tools to make better decisions. In the webinar, Kevin shared the details of his eyeQ philosophy and practices that use simple constraints which force players to scan more frequently and read the game situation. If you would like to watch the full interview, just click below... https://apfa.io/apfa-modern-soccer-coach-scanning-improving-awareness-with-kevin-mcgreskin/ You can also check out Kevin's scanning book below: https://shop.soccertutor.com/scanning-train-it-develop-game-awareness/st-b057

Gary was recently joined by Sammy Lander to discuss the role of the Substitution Coach, empowering those players, improving awareness of roles, and ways that coaches can perhaps get more energy from the bench. In the 2019/20 season, Sammy became the first game’s first specialist substitute coach with AFC Wimbledon and shared his experiences and insights during this live interview. This was an event that we did the APFA. If you would like to watch the full interview, just click below and watch for FREE!! https://apfa.io/apfa-modern-soccer-coach-the-role-of-the-substitution-coach-with-sammy-lander/

We were recently joined by assistant boys director at Louisville City FC Academy, Guillermo Sanchez, to discuss his thoughts and philosophies around session design. Guillermo holds a USSF A License and has a phenomenal ranged of experiences within the game. After his playing career, he has coached at the pro level in Venezuela, India, Paraguay, Bolivia, and in the MLS with Orlando City. He also holds a masters degree in sports psychology and does consultation work with coaches, players and parents around the technical and mental side of the game. Get the full session plan for FREE below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/youth-build-up-session-with-guillermo-sanchez This podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialise in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. In addition to their specialist recruitment services they support candidates at all levels in the game with professionally designed football resumes. They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 20% discount on their marketing products using the code MSC20 at the checkout. Check them out at www.footballcareers.com/curriculum-vitaes/ Check out Guillermo's website below: https://www.guillermocoach.com/

Last week, we partnered up with APFA (Association of Professional Football Analysts) in our series of 'Friday interviews' was on the topic of college recruitment and the role of data. Our guests were Chris Rich, head coach of UNC-Greensboro, and Katelyn Longino, who is the assistant coach at University of Iowa. The full 60 minute interview is available on the APFA website. Just click below, start an account and watch for FREE!! https://t.co/4G1v2jzCan

Gary is joined by Jen Klein, Head Coach of the University of Michigan, who discusses ways that coaches can manage their environment, particularly in regards to staffing. During the interview, Jen gives fantastic insight on: - Establishing roles and responsibilities of staff - Delegation and empowering your staff - Staff feedback and development - Hiring and recruiting your staff And much more!! This podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialise in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. In addition to their specialist recruitment services they support candidates at all levels in the game with professionally designed football resumes. They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 20% discount on their marketing products using the code MSC20 at the checkout. Check them out at www.footballcareers.com/curriculum-vitaes/

Gary is joined by Jack Ross, UEFA Pro License and former head coach of Dundee United, Hibs, St Mirren and Sunderland. He talks about his experiences of building and executing a flexible football philosophy and offers insights on how to communicate and manage it when the pressure is on. This podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialise in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. In addition to their specialist recruitment services they support candidates at all levels in the game with professionally designed football resumes. They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 20% discount on their marketing products using the code MSC20 at the checkout. Check them out at https://www.footballcareers.com/curriculum-vitaes/

Gary is joined by Matt Ford - Academy Coach at Charlotte FC and Set-Piece Analyst. Matt has shared some analysis around World Cup tactical trends and how do they impact our coaching, specifically at youth level. If you enjoy this conversation… we are having an end of year MSC Special on Wednesday, December 28th at 2pm EST (7pm UK time). Matt and Gary will be breaking down one of the greatest finals of all-time: Argentina v France and where was the game tactically won and lost? During the webinar, they will also share some processes around analysis If you enjoy that side of the game and would like to join the discussion or get some tips around analysis, please join us - link is below... https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/world-cup-final-tactical-insights-webinar

Gary is joined by Jon Mackenzie, highly acclaimed writer and presenter for Tifo Football. As one of the leading analysts in the online space, Jon discusses the difference between doing tactical analysis on social media and working for a club… and what can one potentially learn from the other. If you are looking to learn more about Tactical Analysis and get involved in a new community of analysts please check out APFA (Association of Professional Football Analysts) on the link below https://apfa.io Also, we’ve just released a new session book: Modern Soccer Coach 20 Scanning Exercises If you are looking for session ideas around awareness and decision making, please check it out below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-20-scanning-training-exercises-ebook

Creating a game plan to navigate around the job market could be one of the most beneficial things a coach can do. MSC has just started a new partnership with Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialize in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. We are joined in this interview by Football Careers director, Piero Carrino, to discuss some of the biggest mistakes coaches make in building their resume. - How long should it be? - What should be included? - How many references do you need? And much more!!! Football Careers have been kind enough to offer MSC podcast listeners a 20% discount on their products using the code MSC20 at the checkout. Click below to see more: https://www.footballcareers.com/

Gary is joined by Joe Hickman, Video Analyst currently working at Real Salt Lake in MLS. Joe has a very interesting journey - having worked in the college game and is heavily involved in youth soccer too. He talks about life as MLS Analyst, processes at Real Salt Lake, what kind of analysis processes he would go back and do at college and career advice for people looking to progress in the analysis world. Todays podcast is sponsored by Football Careers, the global football recruitment company that specialize in recruiting for clubs, colleges, universities and private soccer academies around the globe. They have been kind enough to offer Modern Soccer Coach podcast listeners a 10% discount on their products using the code MSC10 at the checkout. Check them out at https://www.footballcareers.com/