Best Modern Soccer Coach Podcasts (2024)

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Building & Improving Club Culture at Youth Level with Nick Levett 58:35

38m ago58:35

58:35

Gary is joined by Nick Levett to discuss building, improving and even measuring club culture and youth environment. With 14 years at the English FA and professional academy experience, Nick has outstanding insight into the complex landscape of youth and coach development.Nick is currently a director at Rivers of Thinking:riversofthinking.com…

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How Can We Make Musculoskeletal Rehab More "Alive"? w/ Yuji Suzuki 39:41

11h ago39:41

39:41

My Guest today is Yuji Suzuki! Yuji works as a chiropractor and a remote coach to help people of all backgrounds overcome obstacles related to their health and fitness. Over the years, his education has shifted his views on how he can be most helpful to someone dealing with pain and injuries, particularly being informed by the updated models of pai…

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Teaching Tactics at High School! With Ric Wallace 51:20

9d ago51:20

51:20

Gary is joined by Habersham Central HS head coach, Ric Wallace, to discuss teaching tactics at high school level. From game model fundamentals to leadership development, Ric discusses the unique and complex world of high school coaching and also provides tips on connecting and engaging that age group. Check out the MSC High School Coaches Special O…

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3 EcoD Practice Design Principles Every Coach Should Know 26:50

10d ago26:50

26:50

Hey everyone, welcome to today's show! On this episode, we are going to be doing a deep dive on practice design! This is a topic many of you are very interested in and passionate about so I figured we would shine a light on it. To do this, I've compiled some clips from some of my amazing guests that will give you their insights on practice design. …

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Stop Following the Crowd! Ben Bartlett on Coach Groupthink 48:01

20d ago48:01

48:01

Gary is joined by Ben Bartlett (Director of Methodology at Houston Dynamo) to discuss the current direction of coaching development and whether we should be asking better questions around how we are learning and communicating the game. As a thought leader in the game, Ben has written two outstanding books called Constraining Football and Connected …

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Using Data to Measure Elite Coaches - Tim Keech 1:14:53

18d ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Gary is joined by Tim Keech, co-founder of MRKT Insights, a data-focused football consultancy with clients in the UK and abroad. Tim works alongside clubs to help in a number of areas around data, one of which includes the impact and effectiveness of coaching.Tim shares ways that coaches can be measured, how they can help facilitate the use of data…

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"Taking the Passing Drill is the Easy Part" - Upskilling Yourself as a Coach with Diarmuid O'Carroll 49:36

24d ago49:36

49:36

Gary is joined by St. Mirren (Scottish Premiership) and Northern Ireland assistant coach, Diarmuid O'Carroll to discuss the multi-faceted challenges of elite coaching. Diarmuid talks about: - Working with young players in pro environments- What separates Conor Bradley- Building relationship with head coach- Getting most out of coach education- Cons…

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Exploring The Athletic Skills Model w/ Martina Navarro 1:01:18

25d ago1:01:18

1:01:18

My guest for today’s episode is Dr. Martina Navarro. Martina is a native of Brazil and a senior lecture at the university of Portsmouth in the UK. She received her undergrad from the university of São Paulo in Brazil and her PhD from São Paulo and the university of Amsterdam in Netherlands. Her PhD focused on effects of strategies and high levels o…

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Happiness and Coaching: Is it Possible? with Sherlen Lindsay 45:54

1M ago45:54

45:54

Gary is joined by Fulham FC academy coach Sherlen Lindsay to discuss mental health and coaching. How do you balance the competition with your personal life? Is happiness really attainable? How do you get that energy back? Does coach education help or hinder the process? June is Men's Mental Health Awareness month and Sherlen provides many ideas and…

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Culture and Tactical Alignment: Role of Director of Football with Jez George (Lincoln City FC) 1:08:19

1M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Gary is joined by Jez George, Director of Football at Lincoln City FC,who provides a fascinating insight into the role and culture at the club including: - Long-term planning in a results oriented industry - Recruitment of head coach process- Incorporating data and analysis - Managing relationship with head coach- Creating a game model that engages…

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The Ecological Dynamics of Soccer w/ Ben Franks 36:09

1M ago36:09

36:09

Hey, what’s up everybody welcome to adaptable podcast powered by emergence. I’m your host Coach Jav and thank you so much for joining me today. My guess today is Ben Franks Ben Franks is a lecturer in applied coaching science at Oxford Brookes University in the UK. Primarily his work is focused on the visual control of movement in sport during inte…

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"The 1st Day of Practice we Play" with Jason Watson 1:01:39

2M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

My guest today is Jason Watson . Who is Jason? Jason is the head women’s volleyball coach at the university Arkansas women’s volleyball. Prior to that he had successful head coaching stance at my alma mater Arizona State and BYU. What’s unique about Jason is that he is a program builder. He took over a program in Arkansas. That is a major conferenc…

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Ways to Improve Individuals in a Team Game with Liam McCartan 1:11:31

2M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Gary is joined by Liam McCartan, coach analyst at Swindon Town FC. Although Liam works in analysis, he also brings an element to the coaching side, focusing on Player Development and extra work on the training pitch. In this interview, Liam discusses how individuals can thrive in a team environment, ways to engage young players with technology, the…

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REALLY Understanding Coaching Methodology with Martin Vlk 1:06:29

3M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Gary is joined by Head of Coach Education and Methodology at Czech Football Association, Martin Vlk, to discuss the unique aspect of coaching methodology and the following: - What exactly is it?- How do you improve it? - Where do you start? - What levels need coaching methodology the most?And much more!!!Big Announcement: The first ever Modern Socc…

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" Provide Your Athletes with a License to Explore" w/ Tom Parry 1:16:39

3M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

My guest for today's episode is Tom Parry! Tom is the head of the kinesiology department at Butler University and received his PhD from Indiana University. His research interests are centered on the application of kinesiology theory and concepts to practitioner-based settings such as therapy, coaching and strength & conditioning. His expertise is i…

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Mastering Data and Recruitment with AFC Bournemouth's Francisco Lorenzo 55:30

3M ago55:30

55:30

Gary is joined by first team scout at AFC Bournemouth, Francisco Lorenzo. He is a Data Analyst - based in Uruguay, who discusses the following: - How to identify Premier League talent - Bringing data and football together- Art and science of scouting and recruitment- Role data analyst at a professional club- How can a coach incorporate data effecti…

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Transforming Basketball w/ Alex Sarama 52:51

3M ago52:51

52:51

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Alex Sarama! Alex is a 2x guest on the show and appeared on the podcast way back in Episode 33! Since that episode, Alex’s life has changed quite a bit. he found it a company called Transforming Basketball, which is seeking to change the way that basketball is coached. He is also the Director of methodology with Lo…

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The System or The Players: Chris Ramsey on Development Priorities 48:11

4M ago48:11

48:11

Gary is joined by former Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers Head of Player Development, Chris Ramsey, to discuss how coaches can shape elite environments to support and develop the next generation of players. With a phenomenal experience in the game including head coach at Premier League and USL in the United States, Chris outlines his philosophy fo…

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Ask Emergence Q&A #2 44:34

4M ago44:34

44:34

On this episode, I'm joined by my guy Tyler Yearby and we answer your skill acquisition questions! We asked you on social media to post any burning questions you had heading into the new year and you delivered! Today, we answer those questions. Some of the topics we covered include: How Important is it for a coach to have experience playing the spo…

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Improving Your Half-Time Team Talk with Eamon Devlin 1:02:40

4M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Gary is joined by Eamon Devlin, founder of Minute9 where he specifically advises sports teams and coaches on how best to structure and manage the half-time period. Eamon discusses the art and science (research based) half-time insights and answers if they are they under-utilized? Ineffective? And how do coaches improve that critical 15 minutes?Our …

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Maximize Your Training Sessions with Rob McKay 59:56

4M ago59:56

59:56

Gary is joined by Rob McKay, Head Coach of Women's Football at University of Manchester, who discusses all the aspects a coach should consider before putting on an effective session: from space to players to equipment, right down to the weather! He also talks about his new book, which provides an in-depth look at how to create your own principles o…

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Putting The Tools In The Athlete's Hands w/ Nick Smallridge 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

My guest today is Nick Smallridge! Nick is a teacher and soccer coach in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA. He is he coach at Sporting AR 2007G Coach and the assistant varsity coach at Bentonville High School for the girls team. Nick has over 18 years of coaching experience including Socorro High School Boys Asst, Grassroots in Socorro, various levels, Ne…

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Coaching Your Coaches - Jake Henry 1:11:43

5M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Gary is joined by Jake Henry, Head of Coach Development at Notts County, to discuss the role of overseeing coach development within a club framework.Having also worked at Nottingham forest as Coaching and Development Lead in recent years, Jake share his perspective and insight on:- Providing feedback for coaches- Creating a development plan for coa…

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A Masterclass On Affordances w/ Andrew Wilson 1:02:50

5M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

My guest today is Dr. Andrew Wilson! Dr. Wilson an Ecological Psychologist and a researcher at Leeds Beckett University in the UK He is an internationally recognised expert in perception, action and embodied cognition. He gained his PhD in Psychology and Cognitive Science from Indiana University, Bloomington in 2005. His research interests are broa…

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Brazilian Player Development & Role of Analysis at Flamengo with Caique Andrade 48:51

5M ago48:51

48:51

Gary is joined by Flamengo analyst and coach, Caique Andrade, to discuss the process of player development in Brazil and the role analysis plays. In this interview Caique talks about: - What areas are prioritized with talent identification- Positionalism and Relationism: will it move to youth levels?- Freedom versus Structure in youth environments-…

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Reconnect to Your Inner Athlete w/ Rafe Kelly 1:16:08

5M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

My guest today is Rafe Kelley! Rafe is the founder of Evolve Move Play and is one of the foremost movement practitioners on the world. He's studied and practiced everything from parkour, gymnastics, various martial arts disciplines, and much more. Rafe absolutely crushes on this podcast and we discuss some very deep and interesting topics. If you w…

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Vasco da Gama, Genoa and Set-Piece Coaching with Alex Clapham 1:10:24

6M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Gary is joined by UEFA Pro coach, Alex Clapham,to discuss his experiences at the highest levels of the game in Italy, Brazil, Spain, England and Sweden. Alex shares his recent experiences at Vasco da Gama and Genoa, as well as his philosophy around specialization and set-piece coaching. Alex is currently a Tactical Advisor with 777 Partner and also…

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No Two Jumps Are The Same: An Ecological Approach to Jump Training w/ Chris McCosker 1:10:29

6M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

My guest today is Chris McCosker!!..Chris is lecturer in the physical education, skill acquisition and motor control spaces at the Australian Catholic University with experience as a sport scientist for International, National and junior level athletes across sports including track and field, rowing, water polo, cricket, football (soccer) and baseb…

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Outside Your Comfort Zone! Academy Coaching at Atlético Madrid with Simon Goodey 55:31

6M ago55:31

55:31

We are joined by Atlético Madrid academy coach, Simon Goodey, to discuss life at one of the biggest clubs in the world. Having previously worked at Fulham, Bournemouth, Southampton, and Palace, Simon shares his views on player development, coaching curriculums and cultural differences in Spain. Alongside player development, Simon shares his unique …

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Ask Emergence Q&A - Answering Your 2024 Coaching Questions 52:00

7M ago52:00

52:00

Welcome to today's show! On this episode, I'm joined by my guy Shawn Myzka and we answer YOUR 2024 coaching questions! We asked you on social media to post any burning questions you had heading into the new year and you delivered! Today, we answer those questions. Some of the topics we covered include: Game day warmups: Rote repetition vs a more va…

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Psychology Alongside Coaching & Life at Villarreal CF Academy - Kristopher O’Hare 1:04:02

7M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Gary is joined by Kristopher O'Hare, who has a unique coach and psychology role at Villarreal CF Academy in Spain. He discusses the role of culture, psychology, and how we can learn to understand and impact both in an elite environment. In addition, Kris discusses life at a La Liga academy and compares it to UK/USA youth development models. To regi…

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Building a Scouting Report & Player Recruitment with Darren Rhodes 52:58

7M ago52:58

52:58

Gary is joined by Lead Academy Scout at Preston North End FC, Darren Rhodes to discuss building an elite level scouting report. Darren is also a current UCFB Student studying Talent Development and talks about: - Where do you start when building a report? - How do you manage subjective and objective information?- How much information is too much? -…

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Exploring Movement Boundaries w/ Yuji Suzuki 59:07

7M ago59:07

59:07

My Guest today is Yuji Suzuki! Yuji works as a chiropractor and a remote coach to help people of all backgrounds overcome obstacles related to their health and fitness. Over the years, his education has shifted his views on how he can be most helpful to someone dealing with pain and injuries, particularly being informed by the updated models of pai…

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Developing 1v1 Creativity in a Team Environment with Daniel Cappellaro 1:05:04

8M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Gary is joined by an officially FIFA recognized 'street footballer', Daniel Cappellaro. Having travelled the world as a professional futsal player, Daniel has specialized in 1v1 creativity and discusses how we can bring that back to the game from a youth development standpoint. - Can street football exist in a youth environment? - Is individual coa…

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Embracing Complexity in Coaching with Stu McMillan and Shawn Myszka 1:12:08

8M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

My Guests today are Stu McMillan and Shawn Myszka! Shawn has been on this podcast multiple times before, so you can refer this previous episodes for more info on his background. Stu is the sprints coach and CEO at Altis, which is one of the leading companies in in the world in coach educations Stu has over 25 years of experience in professional coa…

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Aligning a Successful Youth Club Culture with JP Nerbun 57:03

8M ago57:03

57:03

We were recently joined on the MSC Podcast by JP Nerbun. He is a bestselling author, leadership coach, and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, a leading global sports-consulting and leadership coaching business. His mission is to support leaders and their teams to achieve their full potential through 1:1 coaching, consulting, and community.Check out…

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Take The Red Pill: Ditch The Matrix and The Coaching Dogmas w/ Austin Jochum 1:04:22

8M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

My Guest today is Austin Jochum! Austin the owner of Jochum Strength in Minneapolis Minnesota. The inspiration for Jochum Strength came when Austin was 15 years old and was told he had herniated a disk in his back from squatting and that he wouldn't be able to move the same way again. Through years of research, self experimentation and lots of tria…

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3 Ways to Guide an Athlete's Search 18:23

9M ago18:23

18:23

For today's episode, we are going to discuss how a coach can guide an athlete's search! As more and more people are starting to become aware of a modern approach to skill acquisition, there still seems to be this gap between knowledge and application. So today, I'm going to share w/ you 3 Ways to Guide An Athletes Search! If you're someone who's ne…

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Transmitting Clarity in a Game Model! With Liviu Bird 51:04

9M ago51:04

51:04

We were recently joined on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast by Oly Town FC head coach, Liviu Bird, to discuss the implementation of Game Models. The focus of the discussion is around the complexity of a model and how best to implement it when a season is condensed, like perhaps a summer development league or a college season. In the interview, Liviu…

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It's Official! Goalkeepers See The World Differently.... But What's Next? With Michael Quinn 48:28

9M ago48:28

48:28

Gary is joined by Michael Quinn, a former professional goalkeeper and lead author from Dublin City University, who has proven for the first time that goalkeepers perceive the world very differently from both outfield players and individuals with no football experience.Their groundbreaking study - which has just been published in the international j…

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Problem Solving In The Weight Room w/ Rob Nelson 51:36

9M ago51:36

51:36

My guest today is Rob Nelson! Rob is the associate director of sports performance at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He directly oversees all program design for women’s volleyball, baseball, women’s basketball, and track and field. Prior that Rob worked at Wofford College, St Francis, and IMG academy. I was first introduced to Rob …

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Jamie Hamilton: Positionism vs. Relationism & Fernando Diniz 1:04:53

10M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Gary is joined by football coach and writer, Jamie Hamilton, to discuss a topic which he has written extensively about in recent months.... and has had a huge effect on the coaching community.Is Fernando Diniz system at Fluminense exactly what football fans and coaches need at the moment? What are the differences between positionism and relationism…

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Creating Basketball Environments That Get Game Day Results w/ Drew Dunlop and Jacob Grossman 55:46

10M ago55:46

55:46

For today's episode, my guests are Drew Dunlop and Jacob Grossman! Drew and Jacob are the co-founders of The ProLane, a basketball skill sdevelopment facility. Drew directed the pre draft process of Miami Heat guard, Tyler Herro. He also coached 3 years in the Chinese Basketball Association and has served as a consultant for the Philippines basketb…

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Coaching Decision-Making at Speed! - Ice Hockey vs. Soccer with Ted Suihkonen 1:13:06

10M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Gary is joined by Ted Suihkonen, Director of Player Development of ice hockey side EVZ in Switzerland, to discuss the differences in player development and decision making between soccer and hockey. With a unique approach to player development and extensive experience at the professional and youth ranks in Russia, USA and Sweden, Ted discusses the …

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Is There Too Much Pressure Coaching Youth Soccer? - With Ally Bain 38:37

10M ago38:37

38:37

Gary is again joined by Ally Bain, an academy coach who has also recently moved onto the analysis side and scouting side with Insight Analysis (see info below).This week we discuss a popular coaching challenge:How do coaches deal with the pressure of youth soccer? Please check out Ally's Insight Analysis work below:insightanalysis.net/Check out new…

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Reconceptualizing The Role of a Sports Performance Coach w/ Tyler Yearby 51:34

10M ago51:34

51:34

For today's episode, my guest is Tyler Yearby!! Tyler has been a multi time guest on this podcast, appearing back in episode 24 and episode 1. This time around, Tyler and I discuss his travels to England and China discussing ecological dynamics and using a CLA in practice. One of the concepts that Tyler is presenting on is "Reconceptualizing the Ro…

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Coaching Solutions: Different Ability Levels on a Team with Ally Bain 37:23

10M ago37:23

37:23

Gary is joined by Ally Bain, an academy coach who has also recently moved onto the analysis side and scouting side with Insight Analysis (see info below).This week we discuss a popular coaching challenge: How to deal with different ability levels in a team?We are excited to team up with SportsLab360 for this episode. As a coach, it feels like you a…

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A Modern Approach to Martial Arts w/ Josh Peacock 1:08:38

10M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

My guest today is Josh Peacock! Josh is the host of the Combat Learning Podcast. Josh is lifelong martial arts fanatic with over 20 years in the game, including 8+ years as an instructor. He currently holds 4th dan in taekwondo and a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu — and has some sort of experience in most styles widely available today. His love f…

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Creating an Evidence-Based Training Session with Jack Cassidy 43:40

11M ago43:40

43:40

Gary is joined by Jack Cassidy to discuss ways that coaches can add a little more detail and relevance to the preparation on their training sessions. Jack's current role is as Senior Professional Development Phase Coach (U21) & Pathways Manager at Cambridge United FC and he recently created a document where he researched all the goals scored in the…

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Game Day Coaching with Dan Abrahams 38:51

11M ago38:51

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Gary is joined by highly acclaimed sport psychologist Dan Abrahams, to discuss something that is often overlooked in coaching: How should you manage game day messaging?Dan discusses ways that coaches can optimize their time with their time prior to the game itself and shares techniques that coaches can use with their players on match day. Please ch…

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