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Articles by Gary Curneen

Stephanie McCaffrey | Inside US Women's Soccer Culture

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 Gems'. This culture podcast is brought to you by 'Worldstrides Excel'

56:42Oct 7PodcastListen
Shaka Hislop - Goalkeeping Then and Now

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.

Saul Isaksson-Hurst - Player Development: The 1-2-1 Speciailist Coach

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 between England and US development model… what did the English DNA do to individual skill development? Creativity and session design… how can we develop better decision makers AND risk takers? What roles do clubs play when it comes to skill development? How can we improve communication with players using technology today?

Lawrie Sanchez - The Crazy Gang Culture

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 he took from it to his coaching career. This culture podcast is sponsored by Worldstrides Excel.

Andy Reid | Irish Soccer Culture Episode

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 sponsored by WorldStrides Excel.

45:19Sep 10PodcastListen
Oliver Gage | An Evidence-Based Approach to Coaching

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 development, and what coaches can do to think outside the box when it comes to video and statistical evidence.

Ask Gary | How Should I Deliver a Team Talk After We Lost?

#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 [email protected]

9:51Aug 31PodcastListen
Robbie Servais | A Philosophy That Constantly Adapts

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.

58:59Aug 20PodcastListen
Stephen Constantine | Find a Way or Find an Excuse

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.

51:01Aug 8PodcastListen
Guido Seerden | Holistic Approach To The Game

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 WorldStrides Excel.

1:01:04Aug 2PodcastListen
Ryland Morgans | Pre-Season Fitness Episode

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.

Carmelina Moscato | The Value of Tough Conversations

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 of the series of 'soccer culture' podcasts and is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

56:51Jul 19PodcastListen
NWSL Rewind with Clifton Bush - Match Day 15

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!

Jed Davies | Working in the Shadows

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.

1:06:18Jul 16PodcastListen
Tom Byer | Football Starts At Home

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.

Mal Pugh on #NWSL Rewind with Clifton Bush - Match Day 13

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!

NWSL Rewind Show with Yael Averbuch - Match Day 11

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'.

1:14:06Jun 22PodcastListen
Dan Micciche | Thinking Outside The Box

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 his staff when he was recently first team manager at MK Dons.

58:43Jun 19PodcastListen
World Cup Special | YOU are the Coach!

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 tournament tactically.

Kevin George: Soccology

Gary chats to former professional player Kevin George about his experiences as a player, moving into performance psychology and the release of his new book 'Soccology - Inside the Hearts and Minds of the Professionals on the Pitch', which is out now on Amazon.

41:16Jun 11InterviewListen
Jess Fishlock Interview | Does Winning Really Drive a Winner?

Gary catches up with Seattle Reign and Wales captain, Jess Fishlock. She discusses how she taught herself the game, rebuilding her game in Holland, the best coach she ever had and why, and the challenges today's players face with pressure and social media.

1:03:40Jun 1InterviewListen
NWSL Rewind Show with Clifton Bush - Match Day 9

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has Part II of an in-depth interview with Anthony DiCicco(45:17), who discusses the financial side of the women's professional game.

Aaron Hughes | Getting to the Top.... And Staying There

Gary is joined by Northern Ireland legend Aaron Hughes. He's played over 400 Premier League games and 110 games for his country, making his debut for Newcastle United at the Nou Camp in 1997... and is still going strong. Aaron talks about life at Newcastle, what he learnt from Sir Bobby Robson, the importance of older players, how much he enjoyed playing for Roy Hodgson, the impact social media has had on the game, and much, much more.

#NWSL Rewind Show with Anthony DiCicco - Match Day 8

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with Anthony DiCicco(45:17), who discusses his insight into the women's game, the legacy of his father Tony, and the impact of SoccerPlus and goalkeeping at all levels.

Andy Rose | A Unique Path

Gary catches up with Motherwell defender Andy Rose on the week of their Scottish Cup Final battle with Celtic. Gary discusses the preparation for the game, as well as Andy's path from Bristol City Academy to UCLA, to MLS and back to professional leagues in England and Scotland. Andy also talks about the role of his father-in-law, Bob Bradley, and his early development as a coach.

#NWSL Rewind Show with Jenny Ruiz - Match Day 7

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with former Seattle Reign and Mexico national team player, and current CSUN assistant coach, Jenny Ruiz(45:10), who discusses her experience with the Reign, playing under Laura Harvey, and the challenges of balancing club and country responsibilities.

#NWSL Rewind Show with Clifton Bush - Match Day 6

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with Seattle Reign staff member Troy McKerrell (43:50), who discusses his role as Opposition Analysis Scout and how video can benefit both players and coaches at every level.

Nate Lie | College Recruiting and Team Building

Gary catches up with his old friend and former colleague at University of Cincinnati, Nate Lie. Nate is currently Head Coach at Xavier University and has developed a reputation as one of the best 'recruiters' in the country. But as you'll see here, Nate's ability as a coach goes way beyond recruiting. They talk philosophy, applying business lessons to soccer, character assessment, and building a staff among many other aspects of the game.

#NWSL Rewind Show with Clifton Bush - Match Day 5

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with former Boston Breakers goalkeeper Libby Stout (34:36), who discusses her path from college to pro soccer and her experiences in professional leagues in US and Europe.

Jack Brazil | Inside the Modern Soccer Coach Mentorship Program

Gary is joined by Jack Brazil, a UEFA 'B' Coach who currently works in the Cayman Islands. He is a member of the Mentorship Program and has been under the tutelage of Premier League coach, Nigel Adkins. Jack describes what he's learnt from Nigel, how his philosophy has been shaped, and what kind of environment he would build if he took charge of a Champions League team.

#NWSL Rewind Show with Garga Caserta - Match Day 4

Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor and Dustin Downey to review the weekend games. He also has an in-depth interview with Portland Thorns assistant coach Garga Caserta (31.29), who discusses the role of Strength & Conditioning and creative ways of athlete development in all levels of soccer.

Ask Gary: Daily Culture Building Exercises?

Andrew Gagliardo, Girls Soccer Head Coach at Cranford High School, quizzes Gary about how to set his team up for success this season.

20:34Apr 11OtherListen
Grassroots Q&A with Gary Curneen

Gary is joined by Martyn Irvine, who has recently founded PCT Coaching, aimed at providing support to grassroots players and coaches. He quizzes Gary on coaching journey, philosophy, and what would change with the value of hindsight!

Critical Coaches Vs. Creative Coaches | A Conversation with Stevie Grieve

Tactical expert and UEFA 'A' Licensed coach, Stevie Grieve gives his views on match analysis and how we should be watching the game. He also discusses his new online e-learning course and how he believes coach education should be aligned with the modern game.

38:30Mar 24PodcastListen
Culture of Accountability | A Conversation with Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson grew up in the Manchester United youth academy and was part of the first team squad from 1997 to 2001. During that time he experienced the environment and culture that dominated the Premier League, the leadership of Roy Keane, and work ethic of David Beckham. Mark shares his views on how that culture was created and what pieces of it we can take into our own environments today.

New Partnership! Modern Soccer Coach teams up with #NWSLrewind

We are kicking off the new National Women's Soccer League season with a weekly review show hosted on the Modern Soccer Coach podcast. Clifton Bush will take us inside the game to talk with coaches, players, and provide a tactical insight to the game throughout the season. We want you to get involved and will have plenty of material for coaches in the coming weeks!

Hunger & Humility | A Conversation with Gyasi Zardes

Gary sits down with US national team and LA Galaxy legend Gyasi Zardes. Now at Columbus Crew, Gyasi talks about the differences between college and pro, learning from Premier League pros, the impact Jurgen Klinsmann had on him, and the experience of playing against Messi and Neymar.

23:06Mar 2InterviewListen
Living The Dream | A Conversation with Simone Magill

Gary catches up with Everton professional player Simone Magill, who even at 23 years old has achieved an enormous amount in the game, including becoming the first female player to come out of Northern Ireland, FIFA record for the quickest goal in international competition, and 45 senior caps. They talk about the motivation, sacrifice, and importance of choices at a young age. And then she takes it to another level when the topic of coaching comes up!

50:18Feb 17InterviewListen
Creating a New Norm | A Conversation with David Roberston

Gary talks with David Roberston, one of the mentee coaches currently involved in the Modern Soccer Coach Worldwide Mentorship Program. David is the CUP Girls Assistant Director of Coaching. They talk primarily about developing a philosophy but, like plenty of these podcasts, it goes into much more.

44:54Feb 14PodcastListen
Everything Communicates | A Conversation with Gerard Jones

Gary catches up with Gerard Jones, author of 'Lets Talk Soccer' and a coach with experience in a number of countries including US and England, before he delivers a webinar to the Modern Soccer Coach Mentee group. They talk about the difference between youth soccer in UK and US and discuss how far coaches are willing to go to experience real learning in order to both challenge and advance their coaching.

30:52Feb 5InterviewListen
Dan Abrahams Convention Panel Chat | Part Two

Part two where Dan sits down with coaches (Kat Nicholls, Paul Templeton, Clifton Bush) based in the US to discuss a variety of coaching topics within the game that are aligned with the psychology of sport.

55:23Feb 1PodcastListen
The Value of an Open Mind | A Conversation with Neill Collins

Neill Collins has had a 16 year professional playing career, in the Premier League with Sunderland and currently with Tampa Bay Rowdies. Gary sits down with him at the recent convention in Philadelphia to discuss his experiences under Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy, as well as how we can get the hunger and passion to the current generation of young players.

58:49Jan 29InterviewListen
Winning and Developing in the Youth Game | A Conversation with Sean Nahas

What separates the top youth players from the rest and how do we work on developing it at younger ages? Gary gets the answers from NC Courage NWSL Assistant Coach and Academy Director, Sean Nahas

Clarity is Confidence | MSC Webinar with Tom Bates

Tom Bates, Head Performance Psychologist at Aston Villa Football Club, joins Gary and 172 other coaches for the recent Modern Soccer Coach webinar. Tom discusses training, games, dealing with players individually, his new book 'The Future Coach, and much, much more.

1:11:55Dec 29OtherListen
Brave New World | A Conversation With Guillem Balagué

Gary is joined by Spanish soccer journalist, Guillem Balague, author of the new book 'Brave New World' which gives an in-depth look into the life and work of Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino. Balague gives his insight into the goals behind the book and how Pochettino was throughout the process.

49:29Dec 19InterviewListen
Nothing Gets In The Way | A Conversation with Earl Barrett

Gary catches up with former Everton, Aston Villa, and England defender Earl Barrett to talk about the characters in the 1990s teams, preparing mentally to go up against great players, and what it was like to play in the same team as Paul McGrath.

31:17Dec 16InterviewListen
Healthy Obsession | A Conversation with Tiffany Weimer

Women's Pro Soccer player Tiffany Weimer from Boston Breakers joins Gary to talk about her career and experiences in the game. She talks about how passionate she was and still is about the game, what she learned from Europe and top players, and how she hopes to inspire the next generation with her work for Duktig Brand.

48:08Dec 14PodcastListen
Simplicity and Consistency| A conversation with Paul Dalglish

Paul Dalglish joins Gary Curneen to talk about the Liverpool boot room, the challenges of being a general manager and coach, and his views on youth development.

Playing Under Sir Alex Ferguson | A Conversation with John Curtis

How does growing up in the Manchester United youth academy at the peak of their dominance shape a young player? John gives a phenomenal insight into culture and life at Old Trafford and how that shaped his views as a coach.

37:22Nov 27InterviewListen

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