Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Former Liverpool, Wigan, and Watford Academy coach Tim Lees talks about presenting his philosophy to Roberto Martinez, how that impacted his views on the game and coaching it. He also talks about his time coaching at St. Louis and compares the youth landscape of US and England. Player development is also talked about at length and much more!

US pro player Stephanie McCaffrey talks about her journey in the gam. From development and summers spent in country clubs, the shock of playing time decreases in college, and the environment of the US national team where "the air is thinner". She also talks about areas she feels coaches should target when improving culture, her social media policy, and the inspiration behind her charity 'Hidden Ge...

Former Newcastle United and West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop discusses playing for managers like Kevin Keegan and Harry Redknapp, the role of his goalkeeper coaches, US soccer development, and what advice he would have for a goalkeeper who has to play under Jurgen Klopp.

Gary is joined by Saul Isaksson-Hurst, who spent 10 years coaching in Premier League Academy Football, at Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. He is a 1-2-1 coach specialist and works with a number of players on the books of clubs like Fulham, Spurs, Aresenal, QPR, Barcelona, Aston Villa and many more. What does a individual coach do and why do players need one? They discuss the following: Comparison be...

Gary is joined by former Fulham and Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez to discuss his journey and experiences as both a player and a coach. Lawrie played a key in the biggest upsets in soccer history, scoring the winner against Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup Final. He takes us through what made that culture special, how difficult it was, why some players flourished and others didn't, and what h...

Gary is joined by former Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, and Sunderland player Andy Reid. Currently coaching with Ireland U-18 national team, Andy discusses his experiences in the game, the type of player he was, how that was developed in Ireland, the importance of balance in life (not just football) and the experiences he had with coaches such as Giovanni Trappatoni. This culture podcast is...

Gary is joined by Oliver Gage, Head of Performance Analysis & Technical Recruitment for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer. Originally from England, Oliver has worked on the analysis side in English Championship with Sheffield Wednesday and 2014 NCAA men's soccer national champions, University of Virginia. They discuss his unique path, the differences in analyzing games at every level, player d...

#AskGary is back to discuss dealing with how you should address your team after you lose. Should you blame external factors? Should we look within? Should we copy Pep? If you have any questions please feel free to contact gary@modernsoccercoach.com

Gary is joined by international speaker, author and sports psychology consultant, Damian Hughes. As a Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change, Damian has written 3 books, including 'How To Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson' and 'The Barcelona Way: Inside the DNA of a Winning Culture'. They discuss the role of a leader in building, shaping, managing and improving a culture. What role does fear...

Gary is joined by Singapore U-19 national team coach and technical skills director, Robbie Servais. He talks about playing in Holland, coaching in Japan, working alongside Australian national team coach, Bert van Marwijk, during the recent World Cup in Russia and much more! This culture podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by current India national team head coach, Stephen Constantine, who shares his remarkable story. An English coach who has managed Nepal, Malawi, Sudan, Rwanda and two spells with his current team India. A phenomenal story about determination, perseverance and the ability to adapt. This podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by Guido Seerden, First team Performance coach & assistant U19 Coach at Dutch club Fortuna Sittard. Guido studied in England, worked in Dubai, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia before moving to his current role in Holland. They talk about sports science, linking tactics and training methodology, coaching in a different language, and much more! This podcast is brought to you by WorldStr...

Gary talks with Sports Psychology and Performance Coach, Stu Singer, on how best to integrate mindset into the pre-season planning. What is the best way to develop a mentally tough team? Are goal setting meetings effective? How can club coaches prepare talented players for the pressure of college? Stu answers these and much, much more!

Gary is joined by Fitness and Performance Coach, Ryland Morgans, to discuss the best ways for coaches to integrate their game plan into pre-season training. With his experience at in the Premier League with Liverpool, Everton, Crystal Palace and Swansea, Ryland details how his work was structured, along with a unique insight into working with players like Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez.

Gary talks to author and Aussie Rules coach, Cody Royle, about a number of topics surrounding culture. They discuss his book 'Where Others Won't', how we can get a better gauge of measuring our own culture, and what lessons we can learn from business and other sports. This podcast is sponsored by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by current Stingrays United Senior Director of Coaching, Carmelina Moscato. The Olympic Bronze medalist discusses the impact former Canada head coach, John Herdman, had on her life, compares playing lessons from college and pro life in US, and talks about her experience at Irish Football Association coaching course this summer alongside Champions League winners. This podcast is part...

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor and Lindsay Vera to review the weekend games and discuss what teams are best placed to make a playoff push as the NWSL season heats up!

Gary is joined by coach, author and tactical analyst, Jed Davies, to discuss his coaching philosophy, how he personally analyzes games, his thoughts on Bielsa coming to England, why Raymond Verheijen courses have helped him so much, and plenty more. This is a new series of 'soccer culture' podcasts and is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by global youth development expert, Tom Byer, to discuss his philosophy on parents playing the most important role in youth development rather than coaches, how he found innovative ways to communicate his vision in Japan, why it takes ten years for a football culture to embed, and much more. This is a new series of 'culture' podcasts and is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an exclusive in-depth interview with Mal Pugh (32:38), who discusses her experience growing up in the game, he challenges of being a young pro, what type of coaching she feels she needs, and much more!

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an exclusive in-depth interview with Erwin van Bennekom(51:28), who discusses his experience with Sky Blue, developing players at Duke University, why teams who have lower possession percentages win so many games, and much more.

Gary talks new Glasgow Rangers assistant coach, Michael Beale, about player development and a host of topics related to coaching. Mick's work as former Liverpool and Chelsea academy coach and unique experience in Brazil as assistant coach at Sao Paulo, has exposed him to some of the greatest coaches and young talents in the world today. What makes them special and how can we produce more of them?

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an exclusive in-depth interview with Yael Averbuch(50:21), who discusses her experience of being a top player in the league, playing at the national team level, and her player development app 'Technē Futbol'.

Gary is joined by former England, Crystal Palace, Spurs, and MK Dons youth coach Dan Micciche. Credited with the development of England midfielder, Dele Alli, and one of the most forward thinking coaches in the game, Dan describes where his football and coaching philosophy came from, how he helped change England's tactical identity at youth level, and why he brought a 'ball striking coach' into hi...

Gary talks to a group of coaches with an incredible range of experiences and views on the game. Craig Harrington (former Turks & Caicos Head Coach), Erwin van Bennekom (Duke Women's Soccer Coach), Jose Maria Bakero (Barcelona and Spain player) and Dan Micchiche (England U-16 Coach) discuss how they would prepare their team, choose their staffs, prevent boredom, and tell us what to expect from the...