International Soccer Science and Performance Federation

ISSPF Soccer Insights

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ISSPF Soccer Insights, hosted by Josh McClaren, explores the latest ideas, innovations, and practices that drive the best in soccer around the world. We speak with some of the most experienced players, coaches, and practitioners in soccer to uncover what it is that goes into elite soccer performance. From everything to coaching, tactics, analysis, sports science, data and psychology, we leave no stone unturned in our search for how to get to the highest level. For more articles, journals or courses make sure you head over to www. ISSPF.comAre you a #studentofthegame?

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Jack Sharkey: Football First, Data Second & the Reality of Sports Science 05.07.2026 56:34

Want to go deeper into soccer science, coaching, and performance? Head to the ISSPF site at www. ISSPF.com, and catch the rest of the ISSPF Soccer Insights Podcasts at www. ISSPF.com/podcasts. Podcast Overview: Jack Sharkey on Football Performance, Sport Science and Why Data Isn’t Enough In this episode, we sit down with Jack Sharkey, Director of Performance, to explore the reality of working in f...

Steve McClaren: Manchester United Standards & the Future of Coaching 15.06.2026 50:22

Want to go deeper into soccer science, coaching, and performance? Head to the ISSPF site at www. ISSPF.com , and catch the rest of the ISSPF Soccer Insights Podcasts at www. ISSPF.com/podcasts . Podcast Overview: Steve McClaren on Standards, Culture and Modern Coaching What does it really take to build standards, culture and winning behaviours inside elite football environments? In this episode, w...

Darcy Norman: Building Elite Performance at Bayern Munich, Germany & Chicago Fire 05.05.2026 57:04

Want to go deeper into soccer science, coaching, and performance? Head to the ISSPF site at www. ISSPF.com and catch the rest of the ISSPF Soccer Insights Podcasts at www. ISSPF.com/podcasts . What does it actually take to build a winning environment at the very top of world football? In this episode, we sit down with Darcy Norman , one of the most respected performance practitioners in the game,...