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Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Gary Curneen
Player Development
Youth Development
Coaching
Football
Coaching Philosophy
Football Coaching
Coaching Methodology
Youth Coaching
Positional Play
Youth Soccer
Coaching Education
Coach Development
Mental Health
MLS
Pep Guardiola
Philadelphia Union
Premier League
Soccer Coaching
Fluminense Academy
Football Tactics

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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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 simply follow scaled-down versions o... more

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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 his philosophy with Gary on tech... more

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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 to the 2007 Rugby World Cup Final... more

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Recent Guests

Ron Acker
Head Coach, Yulee High School, Florida
Yulee High School, Florida
Episode: The Reality of Coaching High School Soccer | 4 Coaches, Real Solutions
Jay Chiletti
Head Coach, John Adams Middle School Lady Falcons
John Adams Middle School Lady Falcons
Episode: The Reality of Coaching High School Soccer | 4 Coaches, Real Solutions
Tiffany Smith
JV/Varsity Coach, East... (coaching context inferred from transcript)
High School/JV and Varsity context referenced
Episode: The Reality of Coaching High School Soccer | 4 Coaches, Real Solutions
Luis Perkovich
Coach, Glendale High School
Glendale High School
Episode: The Reality of Coaching High School Soccer | 4 Coaches, Real Solutions
Tony Colbert
Former Arsenal first team coach; FIFA technical expert
Arsène Wenger era Arsenal; FIFA talent development
Episode: Why Technical Development Still Matters | Tony Colbert
Brian Ashton
England Rugby coach; led Bath and England Rugby; dominant figure in player development and coaching philosophy
Bath Rugby; England Rugby
Episode: Brian Ashton: How Great Coaches Develop Thinking Players
Antal Vergeer
Learning and Development Specialist at the KNVB (Dutch FA)
KNVB
Episode: Inside Dutch Football: How the Netherlands Develops Coaches & Players | Antal Vergeer
Tomás Pereira
Football analysis specialist at the Swedish FA
Swedish Football Association
Episode: How Elite Players See the Game Differently with Tomás Pereira
Tyler Smaha
Head coach, Kansas University (women's soccer); expert on game models and teaching methods
University of Kansas
Episode: How Elite Coaches Teach a Game Model - Inside Kansas Soccer with Tyler Smaha

Host

Gary
Host of Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, guiding the interview and exploring coaching education and practice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 527 ratings
  • Valuable Education Source for Coaches

    A podcast many coaches could benefit from! Very interesting selection of highly educated podcast guests, not just shiny names. Keep up the great work, Gary. Best regards from Berlin.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Relevant Podcast
    Germany8 months ago
  • Best Coaching Interviews!

    My favorite thing to listen to each week. Gary does such a great job preparing questions and making the interview engaging. All killer no filler

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrewReviewed
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredible content but the audio is so bad I can't listen to it. The volumes of the host and the guests are drastically different combined with the accents it's just a hard listen on top of the audio quality being generally poor from the guest.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    cdubya
    a year ago
  • Helpful for Coaches Just Getting Started

    Really smart stuff in this podcast. Helps me identify things in my own game. Love the guests that come on and topics are modern and fresh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikey Busa
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic insights

    So many lessons to learn from with any guest that is on the show, I’ve genuinely learned at least one thing from each episode I’ve listened to.

    Lots of lessons and insights that I’ve used with my own players since listening to the podcast, I would recommend it to any coach that’s looking to further their development no matter what step on the ladder you are.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karl Corcoran
    Ireland2 years ago

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Great for coaches at all levels seeking modern coaching perspectives.
Listeners value the breadth of topics from game models to academy development.
Coaches praise the depth of guests and practical takeaways.
Gary conducts engaging, well-prepared interviews with actionable insights.

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#162
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Apple Podcasts
#233
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Stop separating technique from decision-making with Bas Van Baar (FC Twente Academy)
Q: How do you balance in-possession and out-of-possession principles as players develop through ages?
Principles are taught from the player's perspective (with the ball vs away from the ball) and progressively become more team-oriented; early ages focus on individual principles, then shift to team-based, with constant reinforcement of core goals and the ability to solve game situations rather than rely on fixed patterns.
Why Australia Is Producing Better Players Again with Cam Jones
Q: What role does mental conditioning play for young players?
Sports psychology and mindset work are integrated to build grit and resilience, with coaches guiding players through the mental side to perform under pressure and recover quickly from mistakes.
Why Australia Is Producing Better Players Again with Cam Jones
Q: How do you balance technical training with intellectual development?
Maintain a balance by ensuring the ball is touched and skills practiced, but place a heavy emphasis on intellectual development, pattern recognition, and collaborative learning to translate into on-field performance.
Why Australia Is Producing Better Players Again with Cam Jones
Q: What does Spark Football's curriculum look like in practice?
The program starts with biomechanics, then technical work, followed by player pattern recognition exercises, deconstructed box games, and finally game-day application, all within a group context to develop intelligence and decision-making.
Why Australia Is Producing Better Players Again with Cam Jones
Q: How would you assess football development in Australia right now?
Cam explains that development is improving due to a regeneration of talent, evolving pathways, and the inclusion of private academies alongside traditional systems, which together are producing better players and a higher overall level.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

What is Modern Soccer Coach Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A coach-focused interview show that pulls from a wide network of experienced practitioners to unpack game models, youth development, and practical coaching methods. Episodes frequently explore how coaching philosophy, staff culture, and data-informed practice shape player development, with standout topics including game-model frameworks, academy design, session planning, and culture in foreign club environments. Notable strengths include access to a diverse set of elite-to-grassroots coaches, a practitioner-led approach, and a willingness to discuss real-world constraints like travel, language, and burnout. The format often blends tactical analysis with leadership and education insights, making it a valuable resource for coaches seeking act... more

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Recent guests on Modern Soccer Coach Podcast include:

1. Ron Acker
2. Jay Chiletti
3. Tiffany Smith
4. Luis Perkovich
5. Tony Colbert
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