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Welcome to the GoPlay Soccer Podcast with Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham. At GoPlay our aim is to bring people together from around the world to discuss the "Beautiful Game".
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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 University of Memphis as a Graduate Assistant. Paul has held roles at Lambuth University as the Head Coach as w…
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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 mental health in football as well as being a football coach abroad and what it all means. Head in the Game was…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham chats with three women soccer players who all originated from Yorkshire in England. They played at the highest level before moving over to the US to play college. Following different paths, they have continued to have successful careers in the game. Paige Eli - Head Coach at Davenport University, Lydia S…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham discusses US soccer in 70/80s with Denny Vaninger, Ex-US International, and St. Louis Hall of Famer, & Tony Whelan, Manchester United Academy Legend, and Former NASL Player. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@goplaysoccer.com. Go Show your Team the W…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham provides an Insight into College Soccer with Connecticut College, and their journey to becoming 2021 NCAA DIII National Champions Joining the discussion are Head Coach, and National DIII Coach of the Year, Reuben Burk, and All-American Players, Stephen Yeonas and Augustin Djerdjaj. If you have any commen…
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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 for the Irish in America. Dont forget to check us out on social media and register for our Free membership h…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham chat's with three members of the NAICA (North American Irish Coaches Association). The NAICA is a highly-regarded institution with the goal to serve, connect and elevate Irish coaches in North America Joining the discussion are President John O'Rourke, Technical Representative - Kwik Goal, Board Members,…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham discusses "Women in Soccer" with Manchester United Academy Manager and U21s Coach - Charlotte Healy, Soccer Parenting Founder and Coach - Skye Bruce, and Steady Academy Founder and Coach - Nora Maguire White. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@goplay…
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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 three seasons that won two league titles and three FAI Cups, while also competing in the 2013/14 and 2014/1…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham discusses "Coach Education & Player Development" with Wes Hughes, Lead U16s Coach - Wolverhampton Wanderers, Paul Cowie, Head of Academy Coaching - Dundee United FC, and Scott Allison, Foundation Phase Coach - Norwich City. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on…
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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 developing teams, players and staff. A fascinating story and journey. Below is a list of clubs and countries…
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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.) and then Penn State. Molloy starred for Reading United AC in his college off-season's, winning USL Leag…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham is a guest on the "Way of Champions" Podcast with his mentor and Manchester United Academy Legend Tony Whelan. The host is "Changing the Game Project" and TED Talk Speaker - John O'Sullivan . Tom and Tony Whelan have a combined 60 plus years coaching and leading the young players in Manchester United’s A…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham chats about Coach Education with experienced former player, coach and manager - Sean O'Driscoll. Sean made over 600 professional appearances for Bournemouth, and Fulham. He was capped 3 times by the Republic of Ireland. Sean's journey continued with head coach's jobs at Bournemouth, Doncaster, Nottingham…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham chats with Current Professional, and ex-EPL Player Frazier Campbell, and his former team-mate in the Manchester United Academy, and current non-League player Aaron Burns Also, joining the conversation is Sanjeev Parmar, Founder of Futuro Soccer Academy in Ottawa, Canada. If you have any comments or want …
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham discusses "Importance of Tournament Play" with Chris Simms, U14s Coach - Manchester United, Stephen Wright, Head of Academy - Dundee FC , and Andrew Steeves, Position Development Coach Analyst - Dundee United FC. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@go…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham discusses why "Football Starts at Home" with Tom Byer, the highly acclaimed coach and author based in Japan. Joining the conversation is Houston Dynamos Academy Director Paul Holocher. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@goplaysoccer.com.…
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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 professionals of Ireland’s National League. He has worked with underage international teams and – as coach on the FAI…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham discusses the Constraints - Led Approach to Coaching Youth Players with Mark O'Sullivan, AIK Stockholm Player Developer and PHD Researcher. Also, joining the conversation is Jake Pickles, Foundation Level Coach at Crystal Palace. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham chats about Coach Education and Player Development with Dan Miccichie - Arsenal U18s Head Coach, and former MK Dons Manager. Dan was also a Coach and Player Development Technical Lead concentrating on the development of England youth players in the U12 to U16 age group. Also, joining the conversation is …
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham previews the Euro 2020 Quarter-Finals with high acclaimed soccer journalist and author Grant Wahl (Futbol Podcast), and Wall Street Journal's European Soccer Correspondent and author Josh Robinson. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@goplaysoccer.com.…
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Manchester United Academy Coach Tom Statham, chats with Inter Miami's Lewis Morgan about his career & the role played by his agent (Beswicks Sports) He is joined by Head of Football, John Hasall and Football Consultant and Coach, Ash Hill from Beswicks Sports. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast…
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Manchester United Academy Coach Tom Statham, follows the soccer journey of Phil Marsh. A former Manchester United Soccer Player, who after a bad injury is playing and coaching in non-league football. He is joined by Sean Napier, ECNL Director, and MLS Next Academy Coach from the Boston Bolts and a big Manchester United fan. If you have any comments…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham previews the rescheduled Euro 2020 with high acclaimed soccer journalist and author Grant Wahl (Futbol Podcast), and Wall Street Journal's European Soccer Correspondent and author Josh Robinson. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@goplaysoccer.com. Go…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham is joined by Father and Son "Gold Dust" Podcast Duo Keith and David Mayer. Keith is a coach at Liverpool FC Academy, UEFA ‘A’ Licensed Coach & FA Affiliate Coach Educator. David is Head of Foundation at 7 Elite Academy in Utah. Keith and Dave are also bestselling authors of Gold Dust: How to Become a Mor…
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, Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham, chats with David Jones, a current player who played in over 100 EPL Games and 400 Total Games. He is joined by John Salvatore, Former Yale Soccer Coach and Sam Al-basith, LA Galaxy Academy Coach If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@goplaysoccer.com.…
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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, developed a college-wide NCAA Compliance education program, and implemented and monitored Title IX training strate…
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Our Host, Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham, looks back at the study in 2003 led by Rick Fenoglio, Soccer lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University into the benefits of 4v4 games for the Manchester United U9 players. He is joined by Lead Foundation Coach at Leicester City, Seamus Beaglehole If you have any comments or want to appear…
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Our Host, Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham discusses Goalkeeping with former Manchester United and Professional Goalkeeper Paul Rachubka. Paul played in over 500 games at all levels of the game. He is joined by former Professional and Current Goalkeeping Coach Neil Thompson from Big Cat Goalkeeping. If you have any comments or want to a…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham discusses Equality & Diversity with Arsenal Legend and PFA Coach Educator Paul Davis and Adviser to the EPL, Paul Cleal OBE. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@goplaysoccer.com. Go Show your Team the World with GoPlay Soccer - www.goplay-sports.com…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham discusses current Manchester United first-team player Nemanja Matic's soccer journey from Serbia to England, via Slovakia, Netherlands and Portugal. Alongside guest, James Beeston - Beestera Training (NY) If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@goplaysocc…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham discusses Laurence Wyke's journey from Manchester United Academy to Tampa Bay Rowdies, via Atlanta United and Furman University. Alongside guests, Furman University Head Coach, Doug Allison, and Players Luke Tandy, Jake Raine, and Tommy Redhead. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast the…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham discusses the Importance of the Foundation Phase with Ross Brooks, Lead Foundation Coach at West Ham United. Alongside guests, Zach Soderberg, Milwaukee Kickers, and Nicholas Piccirilli, SCS Soccer in Pittsburgh. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@go…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham provides Insight into Professional Soccer with Cambridge United's Luke Hannant (Player), and Matt Walker (Head of Performance). They are joined by guest Yossi Raz, Head Coach of UC Irvine in California. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@goplaysoccer…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham chats about Coach Education and Player Development with Steven Crane, Manchester United Academy Coach and Technical Director at The Coaching Manual, alongside guest Steve Davis, Technical Director at FSA United, Connecticut. If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us o…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham chats about Coach Education with Ian Barker, Director of Coaching Education at United Soccer Coaches (US), and Jim Hicks, Head of Coaching at the PFA (EN). If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@goplaysoccer.com. Go Show your Team the World with GoPlay S…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham chats about the Foundation Phase with Rich Keeling, Lead Foundation Coach at Leicester City, alongside guests Andy Mason from Boston Bolts (MA), and Chris Koenig from La Grange Celtics (IL). If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast, please contact us on podcast@goplaysoccer.com. Go Show yo…
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Manchester United Academy Coach, Tom Statham chats about Player Development and Coach Education with Martin Diggle, Head of Coach Development at Liverpool FC, alongside guests Jonny Burns from Florida Celtic (FL), and Chris Panayiotou from Rush FC (VA). If you have any comments or want to appear on a podcast then please contact us on podcast@goplay…
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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 ‘the Derry Pele’ due to his technical ability and propensity for scoring ‘wonder goals’. Today, Paddy is …
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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 Premier League history. Kelly also has caps for the Irish U17 and U19s. Through a series of unfortunate injuries…
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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 left winger. Guppy also appeared for Newcastle United, Port Vale, Celtic Leeds United, Stoke City, Wycombe W…
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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 the role of technical director/coach of their feeder club Chengdu Blades F.C. in China. Don has also coache…
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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 Mississippi, where she was an assistant coach for the Lady Eagles’ soccer team. During her senior year at Hofstra, …
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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 Dundalk FC, where he competed in a UEFA Europa League playoff match and Champions League qualifiers during h…
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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 were many top international players, including Japan’s captain Aya Miyami, 2008 Hermann Winner Mami Yamaguc…
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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. Brendan grew up in County Meath and attended University in Ireland as well as doing his graduate work in Ont…
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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 son of former All-Ireland winning Cork Gaelic Footballer, Colm O'Neill , and is a nephew of former Kerry G…
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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 Norway for Amazon Grimstad and for Swedish club Eskilstuna United. De Búrca can play in defence or midfield. Me…
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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 February 2018, Logue joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Derry City. He spent part of the 2018 sea…
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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 Europe, playing in the first division in Ireland, Scotland, and Belgium, Ryan moved to the United States and…
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