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Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Gary Curneen

300 episodes

Our goal is to bring in-depth content to coaches with a combination of interviews, chats, and personal thoughts on the topics that really matter in the beautiful game and elite-level sport. Enjoy and thanks for listening! - Gary

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  1. Coaching the Fine Details of Central Midfield | Matt Walsh (Burnley Academy)

    · 38 min

    Register for MSC Online Global Youth Conference for FREE here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/msc-global-youth-development-conference-13-international-speakers-confirmed-for-january-2-2027 In this episode of…

  2. Are We Getting Youth Physical Development Wrong? | Joel Hansson

    · 1 h 06 min

    Gary is joined by Joel Hansson, Head of Physical Development for U8-U14 at Hammarby in Sweden, to rethink how we approach physical development with young players. Joel challenges the idea that youth players should…

  3. The Reality of Coaching High School Soccer | 4 Coaches, Real Solutions

    · 50 min

    Check out MSC High School Online Course and use code MSCHIGHSCHOOL for 20% OFF: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/challenge-page/46214942-e036-4f32-afa6-8383d4608e2d Get involved in future MSC Panels below:…

  4. Why Technical Development Still Matters | Tony Colbert

    · 50 min

    Tony Colbert spent 20 years working alongside Arsène Wenger at Arsenal and is now a freelance consultant (FIFA Technical Expert), helping develop players and coaches around the world. In this conversation, Tony shares…

  5. Brian Ashton: How Great Coaches Develop Thinking Players

    · 45 min

    In this episode of Modern Soccer Coach, Gary is joined by former England Rugby Head Coach Brian Ashton for a fascinating conversation on coaching, player development, creativity and decision-making. Brian led England…

  6. Inside Dutch Football: How the Netherlands Develops Coaches & Players | Antal Vergeer

    · 56 min

    Antal Vergeer is a Learning & Development Specialist with the KNVB (Dutch Football Association), working in coach development and education. Before returning to the Netherlands, Antal spent almost seven years working…

  7. Is There a Right Coaching Model to Develop Players? | Jake Pickles

    · 54 min

    In this episode of Modern Soccer Coach, Gary Curneen is joined by Jake Pickles for a fascinating discussion around one of the biggest questions in coach development: is there actually a right way to coach soccer? The…

  8. How Elite Players See the Game Differently with Tomás Pereira

    · 56 min

    Register for our FREE Players Webinar here: https://event.webinarjam.com/vm2mo/register/2454osm0r How do elite players see the game differently — and what can coaches do to develop better decision-makers? In this…

  9. Individual Development Without Individual Training | Joop Oosterveld

    · 55 min

    FREE MSC Players Webinar: Built to Adapt: Resilience That Survives The Season with Peter McDonnell https://event.webinarjam.com/vm2mo/register/2454osm0r In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary is…

  10. How Elite Coaches Teach a Game Model - Inside Kansas Soccer with Tyler Smaha

    · 59 min

    How do elite coaches actually teach a game model? In this episode, Gary sits down with Tyler Smaha, Assistant Coach at the University of Kansas, to explore how one of the top women's soccer programs in the country…

  11. Inside Mjällby - Sweden's Most Innovative Academy with Herman Ottosson

    · 58 min

    Player development starts long before players step onto the pitch. In this episode, Gary Curneen sits down with Herman Ottosson, Technical Director at Mjällby AIF Academy in Sweden, to explore one of the most…

  12. How To Build a Game Model in a New Football Culture with Andy Thomson

    · 53 min

    New MSC Training Session Resources: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop What does it really take to build a game model from in a new culture? In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen sits…

  13. The Player Development vs National Identity Debate in Football | Drew Taylor

    · 1 h 04 min

    What should a national team actually stand for? Following Australia's 2026 World Cup campaign, one of the biggest debates in football resurfaced: should national teams have a clear identity, and how much…

  14. The US Is Winning... But Here's What Really Matters (World Cup Thoughts)

    · 16 min

    Check out MSC World Cup Breakdowns below: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTV What should success at the World Cup actually mean for US Soccer? Following the USA's impressive knockout victory over Bosnia,…

  15. Game Rhythm: The Most Overlooked Tactical Concept in Football with Bernat Mosquera

    · 20 min

    Click here for MSC New YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTV You can join Bernat's 7-Day Coaching Accelerator for free here: https://modern-coach-hub.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=6638723…

  16. World Cup Hydration Break Debate: Are Coaches Taking Over the Game? With Ashley Gumbrell

    · 46 min

    Join us for bonus MSC World Cup content: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTV Are hydration breaks helping the game... or hurting it? At the 2026 World Cup, hydration breaks have become much more than player…

  17. The Tactical Themes Defining World Cup 2026 (So Far)

    · 17 min

    Join our World Cup YouTube coverage on MSC TV below: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTV What tactical themes are emerging from the opening week of World Cup 2026? In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach…

  18. Why America Struggles to Develop Creative Soccer Players with Benny Feilhaber

    · 42 min

    Former US Men's National Team midfielder Benny Feilhaber joins the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast for an in-depth conversation on creativity, player development, and the future of soccer in the United States. Growing up…

  19. Scotland's World Cup Reality: Why Haiti Could Be Their Toughest Test - John Walker's Preview

    · 31 min

    Subscribe to MSC World Cup coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTV Check out John's World Cup work here:…

  20. Stop separating technique from decision-making with Bas Van Baar (FC Twente Academy)

    · 57 min

    Check out MSC Online Courses this summer: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysis Dutch football has long been admired for its ability to develop intelligent players, but Gary Curneen's recent conversation with FC…

  21. Why Australia Is Producing Better Players Again with Cam Jones

    · 53 min

    In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen sits down with Cam Jones — former professional player, current Western Sydney Wanderers academy coach, and founder of Spark Football — to explore the…

  22. 10 Years at City: Pep Guardiola’s Legacy on Modern Coaches

    · 37 min

    Check out MSC Online Courses below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysis For 10 years, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City became one of the defining teams of modern football. But beyond the trophies and…

  23. Brazil Legend Silas on Maradona, Creativity & the World Cup

    · 40 min

    Follow MSC World Cup coverage here: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTV Check out Silas' book here: https://beyondsuccess.info/book Brazil legend Silas joins Gary Curneen for an incredible conversation on…

  24. Game Day Coaching Behaviors with Ashley Gumbrell | Touchline Culture, Emotion & Player Development

    · 45 min

    Check Out ‘Performance Football Coaching’ at St Mary’s University below: https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/performance-football-coaching What impact do coaching behaviors really have on players during…

  25. Inside PSV: Why Dutch Development Still Leads the World with Aloys Wijnker

    · 44 min

    What does one of Europe’s most historic development clubs actually believe about player development in 2026? In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen travels to the Netherlands to sit down with…

  26. Stop Copying Pro Environments | John Murphy on Coaching Challenges, High School & Player Development

    · 1 h 03 min

    Check out MSC online courses below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysis What happens when coaches try to copy elite professional environments without understanding the players actually in front of them? John’s…

  27. Didier Chambaron: Why Coaching Courses Aren’t Enough

    · 1 h 04 min

    Check Out ‘Performance Football Coaching’ at St Mary’s University below: https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/performance-football-coaching Director of Coach Education at U.S. Soccer, Didier Chambaron joins…

  28. The Mental Side of Coaching Starts on the Grass with Dan Abrahams

    · 1 h 00 min

    Download MSC FREE Attacking Final 3rd PDF here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-6-final-third-attacking-exercises In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen sits down with Dan…

  29. Aaron Danks - From FA to Bayern Munich: Success Leaves Clues

    · 40 min

    This week on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, we revisit a 2019 conversation with Aaron Danks — now an assistant coach at Bayern Munich. This episode was recorded years ago, but when you listen back, what stands out…

  30. Glenn Crooks - Inside Elite US Coaching & Culture: What Top Coaches Do Differently

    · 50 min

    This week on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined by Glenn Crooks. A former Division 1 college coach, MLS commentator for New York City FC, and host of the Coaching Academy on SiriusXM, Glenn brings…

  31. The Truth About High School Soccer in the U.S. with Jim Harte

    · 42 min

    Check out MSC High School Course below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/msc-launches-online-high-school-game-model-course High school soccer is often overlooked in the U.S. development landscape — but are we…

  32. Football Is Unpredictable—But Are We Preparing Players for It? | Steven Caulker

    · 1 h 02 min

    FREE sign up for Dan Abrahams Live Discussion below: https://event.webinarjam.com/vm2mo/register/gmxmqhl5 Follow Steven's work at @LeftFieldProductions In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, we sit down…

  33. Voice AI & Why Coaches Are Still Getting Player Evaluation Wrong with Sam Sackett (Impressive Play AI)

    · 51 min

    Visit the link below to learn more: https://impressiveplayai.com/ Contact Sam at: support@impressiveplayai.com One of the biggest challenges in coaching today isn’t effort — it’s clarity. Most coaches are still…

  34. Why Players Stop Improving | Saul Isaksson-Hurst on Individual Development

    · 55 min

    Click here to access Saul's presentation for FREE on MSC Insider: https://forms.gle/nEFQYuyxMMPXo7Vp8 This is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast. Saul Isaksson-Hurst…

  35. The New Era of Coach Development with Martyn Bowles

    · 53 min

    Check out MSC online courses here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysis In this episode, Martyn Bowles (Academy Manager at Walsall FC) sits down with Gary Curneen and breaks down what actually drives improvement…

  36. Why Our Young, Elite Players Stop Improving by Joop Oosterveld

    · 59 min

    Check Out MSC High School Course Here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/challenge-page/46214942-e036-4f32-afa6-8383d4608e2d Check Out Zone14: https://zone14coaching.com/ This might be one of the most important…

  37. Why Most Strikers Struggle… And How To Fix It with JP Owens

    · 35 min

    Free MSC Insider Trial - Sign Up Below: https://forms.gle/cxBipaaJyfMpjGnA6 Most teams say the same thing: “We just need someone to score goals.” But what if the problem isn’t the player… it’s the understanding of the…

  38. Why You Can’t Win Without Set Pieces Now with Tom Dent

    · 40 min

    In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined by Tom Dent, First Team Assistant Coach at Vålerenga, to explore one of the biggest shifts in the modern game — the rise of set pieces. Once…

  39. Inside the Bodø/Glimt Academy: Culture, Curiosity, and Player Development with Olav Øverli

    · 1 h 01 min

    In this episode, we go inside one of the most fascinating clubs in European football — Bodø/Glimt. Over the past few years, the Norwegian club has built a remarkable culture and player development environment that has…

  40. Matt Crocker on Why US Soccer Must Rethink Player Development

    · 44 min

    Join our NEW YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTV In this week’s Modern Soccer Coach podcast, I sat down with US Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker for an honest conversation about the…

  41. The Evolution of Positional Play in Modern Football with Bernat Mosquera

    · 52 min

    Check out Zone14 and get $5 off your order at Zone14Coaching.com using the code ModernSoccer5. What is happening to positional play in the modern game? In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen…

  42. Modern Youth Technical Leadership: Building the Environment with Dr. Kyle Ferguson

    · 46 min

    Read Dr. Kyle Ferguson's report here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19406940.2025.2583976#abstract Development is more than coaching sessions. It’s more than a curriculum. More than what happens for 75…

  43. Personality of the Coach Matters More Than We Admit in Youth Soccer with Haris Memisevic

    · 49 min

    Coaches: Order the new MSC Youth Coaching eBooks below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary is joined by Haris Memisevic, Technical Director and Head of…

  44. Why Clubs Still Get Psychology Wrong with Dan Abrahams

    · 57 min

    Check out MSC Coaching eBooks: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop Most clubs agree psychology matters. The challenge is turning that belief into daily practice. In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast,…

  45. “It’s Not About You” - The Biggest Leadership Mistake in Modern Football with Paul McVeigh

    · 29 min

    In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary is joined by Paul McVeigh — former Premier League player, performance psychologist, CEO, keynote speaker, and author of the new book It’s Not About You. Paul…

  46. The “Third Way”: Blending Positional Play and Relationism with Patrice Gheisar

    · 41 min

    This episode is proudly supported by Zone14 Zone14 helps coaches turn ideas into clarity — with session design tools, game models, and shared language that support real development on the grass.…

  47. The Age-Group Reset: Turning US Youth Soccer’s Biggest Disruption into an Advantage with Tom Shields

    · 54 min

    Check out Zone 14 Coaching below: https://zone14coaching.com/ Use code: ModernSoccer5 for $5 OFF The US Soccer age group rule change is here — and it’s creating real uncertainty across the youth soccer landscape. In…

  48. What Should The Future of Coaching Look Like? (2025 MSC Podcast Review)

    · 24 min

    Register for MSC Tactical Flexibility webinar: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/upcoming-webinar-how-to-coach-tactical-flexibility-in-an-attacking-manner Sign-Up for MSC Insider:…

  49. Is The Art of Defending Dead? Danny Collins & Ike Opara on the Center Back Position Today

    · 52 min

    Check out Zone 14 Coaching below: https://zone14coaching.com/ Use code:ModernSoccer5 for $5 OFF Is the art of defending dead? In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach podcast, Gary Curneen sits down with former…

  50. Are Attacking Throw-Ins The Most Undervalued Scoring Opportunity in the Game? With Luis Swisher (MLS)

    · 59 min

    Access full webinar here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/pro... Check out Duktig Brand here: https://www.duktigbrand.com/ In this episode, Gary Curneen is joined by Luis Swisher, U18/U19 coach at St. Louis City SC…

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