Coaching Methodology

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 importance of relationships with staff & players, plus how to help players develop a curiosity towards data. The first ever Modern Soccer Coach Online Course is now live! Certificate in Advanced Tactical Analysis & Coaching Methodology Link is below… https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/challenge-page/ecourseanalysis Online course, learn at your own pace and I’m there all to support with a Direct Messaging option for help or feedback. 11 modules and a match assignment.

Gary is joined by one of the leading practitioners in scanning and decision making in Kevin McGreskin. With experience at the youth and senior professional levels, Kevin has developed a specific methodology to increase scanning and improve game awareness, to provide players with the tools to make better decisions. In the webinar, Kevin shared the details of his eyeQ philosophy and practices that use simple constraints which force players to scan more frequently and read the game situation. If you would like to watch the full interview, just click below... https://apfa.io/apfa-modern-soccer-coach-scanning-improving-awareness-with-kevin-mcgreskin/ You can also check out Kevin's scanning book below: https://shop.soccertutor.com/scanning-train-it-develop-game-awareness/st-b057

Send us Fan Mail Episode 95, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Quality Coaching and Player Engagement, a conversation with Faith Jasper, Coach and Recreational Therapist In this episode we discuss what is quality coaching? And the importance of player engagement, especially with our youngest players, with Faith Jasper, Coach and Recreational Therapist Faith tells us about her playing and coaching journey and how she s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we chat with the super knowledgeable and wonderfully accommodating Kieran Smith about his time in Spain and his passion for Spanish football. We discuss how this influenced his coaching methodology and take a closer look as how to use `rondos` and the importance of `Positional Play`. Kieran also explains how he uses `layering`, the difference between difficulty and complexity and the importance of having an `end goal` as a coach. I hope you enjoy the episode a...