Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

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Jamie Hamilton: Positionism vs. Relationism & Fernando Diniz Oct 10, 2023

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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? Is positional play a more restrictive and controlling style of football? Do we really need the future game to be as tactically structured as it is becoming? All this and more!! Check out Jamie's blog below: https://medium.com/@stirlingj1982 Follow Jamie on Twitter below: https://twitter.com/stirling_j Check out new MSC eBook: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/30-high-intensity-passing-exercises

Coaching Decision-Making at Speed! - Ice Hockey vs. Soccer with Ted Suihkonen Sep 27, 2023

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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 following: - Technique versus Skill - 'Skeleton' model of development - Coach impact on the sidelines - Decision making in a free flowing game And much more!! Looking for session ideas? Check out new MSC 30 High Tempo Passing Exercises below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/30-high-intensity-passing-exercises

Is There Too Much Pressure Coaching Youth Soccer? - With Ally Bain Sep 21, 2023

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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 MSC 30 High Tempo Passing Exercises below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/30-high-intensity-passing-exercises

Coaching Solutions: Different Ability Levels on a Team with Ally Bain Sep 14, 2023

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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 always need more time to teach your players all these different concepts, but not when you use SportsLab360. Assign their interactive modules to your players outside of training time so they can continue the learning process. We have a special offer for coaches in this podcast!! sportslab360.com/ Please check out Ally's Insight Analysis work below: https://insightanalysis.net/

Creating an Evidence-Based Training Session with Jack Cassidy Sep 04, 2023

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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 Premier League. You can access Jack's document below: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/PremierLeagueGoalsTechnicalReport-JackCassidy

Game Day Coaching with Dan Abrahams Aug 28, 2023

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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 check out Modern Soccer Coach website for more FREE resources: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/blog

Implementing a Holistic Football Philosophy at Youth Level with Ivan Militar Aug 20, 2023

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Gary is joined by Ivan Militar, Academy Director at El Paso Locomotive, a professional club in the USL. With his experience at the prestigious Barca Residency Academy in Casa Grande, Ivan discusses the process of building and implementing a similar playing philosophy in a different culture. He also talks about... - 'Personifying' Values as a Leader - Having a mindset of adaption - Connecting a community around the game - Aligning academics and soccer - Differences in training methodology at youth level - Do's and Don'ts of Rondos! And much more!!! We are excited to team up with SportsLab360 for this episode. As a coach, it feels like you always need more time to teach your players all these different concepts, but not when you use SportsLab360. Assign their interactive modules to your players outside of training time so they can continue the learning process. We have a special offer for coaches in this podcast!! https://sportslab360.com/

Otto Addo: Youth Development at Borussia Dortmund & Working with Erling Haaland Aug 04, 2023

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Gary is joined by current Borussia Dortmund Talent Coach, Otto Addo, to discuss the pathway at the club and the processes that go into developing a first team player at the club. A former player with Dortmund, Mainz and Ghana, Otto, was also on the sideline as head coach for Ghana in the recent World Cup in Qatar. In the interview he discusses: - Role of Video at Dortmund Academy - Haaland working on his weaknesses at young age - Individual meetings with Jude Bellingham - Youth coaches facilitating learning in training sessions You can watch the full webinar at: https://apfa.io/

Managing Conflict in a Team Environment with Molly Grisham Jul 23, 2023

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Gary is joined team facilitator, Molly Grisham, to discuss an aspect of the leadership that is so critical, but often overlooked: conflict. Molly presented some ideas and ways that coaches can improve their ability to embrace these difficult moments, facilitate solutions, and guide individuals through personal development at the same time. In her work with Coach Ready, Molly helps guide coaches through aspects of leadership that are often neglected in coach education. In this presentation, she discusses way in which coaches can effectively navigate around certain situations, become more aware of managing different types of personalities, and how to gain a greater understanding of the leader’s tendencies in conflict and how important that is. Watch Full Webinar Below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/managing-conflict-effectively-with-molly-grisham Check out Coach Ready below: https://go.mollygrisham.com/coach-ready

Challenges Around Team Cohesion with John O'Sullivan & Jerry Lynch Jul 16, 2023

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Gary recently hosted a live webinar discussion to cover one of the greatest challenges for coaches at all levels: how to get everyone aligned to the collective goals of the team, both on and off the pitch. We were joined by John O'Sullivan (Founder of Changing the Game Project) and Jerry Lynch (Founder of Way of Champions), who shared insights and ideas for coaches looking to strengthen relationships within their environment and maximize the contribution of everyone in the group. They also discuss their new book, The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life... Available here: https://changingthegameproject.mykajabi.com/the-champion-teammate

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