Best Modern Soccer Coach Podcasts (2025)

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2v1 Philosophy and REALLY Coaching Attacking Football with Andre Schumacher 1:08:20

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Gary is joined by Andre Schumacher to talk about his new book, 'Two Versus One' and the complexity of coaching attacking football. Andre has written the book alongside Bernhard Peters and is challenging coaches to get into more detail and context when coaching teams to score goals. Andre has a masters degree in Sports Science and has worked at a nu…

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Chelsea's striker situation & how good is Jobe Bellingham? 58:48

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How will Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson compete at Chelsea and what kind of player is Jobe Bellingham were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, Kaya Kaynak & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey. Michael Reaves / Staff / Getty Images Sport …

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Episode 366 – Danny Pilgram | Commentary vs. Coaching, Self-Awareness & Using Coach Developers 1:19:18

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🎙 Episode 366 – Danny Pilgram | Commentary vs. Coaching, Self-Awareness & Using Coach Developers In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Danny Pilgram (Birmingham City FC Academy Coach & Non-League First Team Coach) for a grounded, honest and insightful conversation about the journey of becoming a coach—and what it really means to coach, not just c…

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How football shirts explain the world 56:27

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Joey D’Urso’s book More Than A Shirt: How Football Shirts Explain Global Politics, Money and Power plus how Rayan Ait-Nouri’s arrival may change Manchester City were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Joey D’Urso, JJ Bull & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve…

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Lee Grant Journey: From Man Utd Goalkeeper to Forwards Coach.... To Head Coach! 1:12:08

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Gary travels to Ipswich Town to speak with assistant coach Lee Grant (since then he's been appointed head coach at Huddersfield Town) to talk about his unique journey in the game, plus his insights to individual development. Lee was a pro goalkeeper at Manchester United and then joined Kieran McKenna's staff as a forwards coach, before recently tak…

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Episode 365 – Steve Whelan | Coach Identity, Trust & Creating Environments for Growth 1:19:18

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🎙 Episode 365 – Steve Whelan | Coach Identity, Trust & Creating Environments for Growth In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Steve Whelan (Senior Coach Developer & Leadership Specialist) to explore what it really takes to develop coaches and build trust-filled environments where people thrive. With a background spanning high-performance sport,…

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Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou & Thomas Frank at Spurs? 53:35

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The sacking of Ange Postecoglou by Tottenham Hotspur and the merits of his potential successor Thomas Frank were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… Please take our listener survey! https://forms.gle/qkNsR6GMp1YJPk4v7 This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull & Jon Mackenzie and is p…

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Episode 364 – Alex Stylianou & Darren Murray | Objectivity, Mentorship & the Complexity of Modern Coaching 1:33:13

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🎙 Episode 364 – Alex Stylianou & Darren Murray | Objectivity, Mentorship & the Complexity of Modern Coaching In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Alex Stylianou (UEFA A Licence Holder) and Darren Murray (UEFA A Licence Holder) to explore what it really means to develop as a coach in today’s complex, content-heavy world. Alex and Darren bring u…

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How to Develop Creative and Independent Elite Players with Dan Micciche 59:04

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Join the MSC Insider for more Exclusive Content: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptionsGary recently travelled over to England to meet Dan Micciche for a coffee and a chat about the progress they have made in the area of player development. In addition to his passion around the game, Dan has worked in some outstanding environmen…

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Champions League, Cunha to Man Utd & Delap to Chelsea 1:07:54

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The Champions League final, Liam Delap joining to Chelsea, Matheus Cunha moving to Manchester United and Pep Ljinders becoming an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… Please take our listener survey! https://forms.gle/qkNsR6GMp1YJPk4v7 This episode of the Tifo football podcast is host…

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Episode 363 – Jake Lister | Designing a Coaching Curriculum That Actually Works 1:25:20

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🎙 Episode 363 – Jake Lister | Designing a Coaching Curriculum That Actually Works In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Jake Lister, Youth Pathway Lead at Sheffield United Women's Academy, to unpack the realities of curriculum design in elite football environments. Jake shares how he moved beyond traditional linear curriculum models to co-creat…

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Rui Faria on Tactical Methodology, Working with Mourinho, and Current State of the Game! 1:05:25

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Gary is joined by Rui Faria this week. Rui had seventeen years working with Jose Mourinho at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United with phenomenal success during this time. He is credited with the tactical methodology that has had a dramatic impact on the world of coaching. Here he discusses:- What is the REAL starting poin…

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The Premier League is over 54:43

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Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about the football. Champions League disappointment for Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, European excitement for Chelsea and Newcastle United plus Napoli’s Scudetto win were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted b…

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Episode 362 - Professor Andy Abraham | The Art of Professional Judgement in Coaching 1:07:17

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🎙 Episode 362 - Professor Andy Abraham | The Art of Professional Judgement in Coaching In this follow-up episode, Coach Yas reconnects with Professor Andy Abraham to dig deeper into the nuanced world of coaching, professional judgement, and decision-making. Andy expands on the idea of coaches making "bets"—calculated decisions based on their percep…

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Palace’s trophy & Premier League goodbyes 1:10:32

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Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about the football. Crystal Palace’s FA Cup win over Manchester City, the end of this Bundesliga season, the end of this Ligue 1 season, the end of Jamie Vardy’s time at Leicester City and the end of Everton men’s time at Goodison Park were all discussed in the latest Tifo Footba…

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Episode 361 - Professor Andy Abraham | Evolving Coach Education, Judgement, and Trust in Development 1:03:07

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🎙️ Episode 361: Andy Abraham | Evolving Coach Education, Judgement, and Trust in Development In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Professor Andy Abraham, Head of Subject for Physical Education & Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University, to explore the shifting landscape of coach education, professional judgement, and what it really takes to…

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Creating a 'Captivating' Youth Soccer Environment with Ashley Gumbrell 1:05:12

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Gary is joined by Ashley Gumbrell to discuss ways that coaches can create an optimal environment for young players to love and learn the game. Ashley is a Coach Developer and also a lecturer at St. Mary's University. He also discusses the role of coach education along with his work with Eamon Devlin at Minute9. The St Mary’s University Performance …

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Can Newcastle beat Arsenal to second? And Trent being booed. 1:06:38

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Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about the football. The possibility of Newcastle United finishing second after their win over Chelsea, what’s the right way to play and why Liverpool fans booed Trent Alexander-Arnold were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcas…

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Episode 360 – Fishbowling & Unlocking Coaching Potential with Russell Earnshaw 1:21:36

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🎙️ Episode 360 – Fishbowling & Unlocking Coaching Potential with Russell Earnshaw Welcome back to The Coaches Network Podcast! In this special episode, Coach Yas is joined once again by the ever-insightful Russell Earnshaw – known to many as Rusty – for a rich conversation exploring what it truly means to coach with purpose, flexibility, and curios…

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Improving Player Engagement and Challenging Coach Behaviors at Youth Level with Jack Rolfe 57:50

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Check out Jack's Game Changer online course below - https://thecoachinglab.org/pages/game-changer-2025-online-sports-coaching-courseGary is joined by Jack Rolfe, founder of The Coaching Lab, to discuss ways that coaches can improve and challenge some traditional behaviors during training session. Jack has worked extensively with coaches around the …

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Can Arsenal win & is the Europa League doomed? 58:04

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Joe Devine, Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about the football. PSG hosting Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final, a probable Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Europa League final and whether UEFA’s competition are weakened by the strength of the Premier League were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…

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"The Current College Landscape is Terrifying!" - College Soccer Today with Jack Winter 1:05:44

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Gary is joined by Jack Winter, who most recently worked at Stanford University as an assistant coach, to discuss the current landscape of college soccer. In this interview, Jack gives his views on the following:- Impact on the Portal and NIL in the college game- How high transfer rates impact team culture- Why soccer programs should be compensated …

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Don't Forget the A in EDIA! Zach Dickson, Kurtis Deveaux, Nicole Durand & Morgan Cathcart 2:15:00

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The group dives into the significance of EDIA. Nicole shares her experiences with the Wanderers and Hockey Nova Scotia diversity committees, emphasizing the need for intentional representation and safe spaces. Morgan underscores the value of networking and creating inclusive environments where individuals can feel supported, while Kurtis reflects o…

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Episode 359: Creating Coaching Cultures That Care – with Temisan Williams (Coach Accelerator) 54:23

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🎙 Episode 359: Creating Coaching Cultures That Care – with Temisan Williams (Coach Accelerator) In this episode, CoachYas is joined by Temisan Williams, founder of Coach Accelerator and a seasoned academy coach with over 15 years of experience across clubs like Tottenham, Southend United, and Fulham. Temisan shares his powerful journey from aspirin…

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Why Liverpool’s title win is so impressive 1:00:35

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Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about the football. Liverpool’s Premier League title win, Crystal Palace versus Manchester City in the FA Cup final and a trophyless & Ancelotti-less Real Madrid were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Live here! - https:/…

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Role of Cognitive and Neuroscience-Based Training with Dr. Konstantin Sonkin (CEO of i-BrainTech) 46:47

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On the recent Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, we spoke to Dr. Konstantin Sonkin about the role of neuro training in the world of elite player development. Dr. Sonkin is a DeepTech entrepreneur with a blend of business acumen and technical expertise in Neuroscience and AI. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of i-BrainTech, a SportsTech company that is levera…

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How PSG lost their best player and got better 1:09:24

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Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about the football. Wolves defeat of Tottenham Hotspur, Paris St Germain and Arsenal’s chances of Champions League success and the return of the spirit at Manchester City were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Live here! …

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Development Destroyer? Does the Thirds of Play Model Impact Creativity in Football Development with Jake Pickles 55:28

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Coaches: You can read Jake's full article here: https://theraumdeuter.sport.blog/2024/12/14/boxed-in-how-the-thirds-of-play-impact-creativity-in-football-development/Gary is joined by former Premier League Academy Coach, Jake Pickles, to discuss and challenge a common approach to possession football: the thirds model. Jake believes that, rather tha…

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Technique, Risk & Player Development: Inside ACF Fiorentina Youth Methodology with Mirko Mazzantini 30:47

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In this episode we visit ACF Fiorentina in Italy to talk to Mirko Mazzantini (ACF Fiorentina Technical Director U8–U15) who discusses the youth methodology at the club. It's a fascinating insight into structure vs. freedom, development vs. winning, and even how coach compensation is structured within the academy.The St Mary’s University Performance…

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Who else will gatecrash the Champions League party? 1:09:08

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Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about the football. The Champions League chances of Nottingham Forest, Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham and AFC Bournemouth were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Live here! - https://sohotheatre.com/events/tifo-football-podcast-live/ …

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Why Saudi Arabia is buying sport 1:10:01

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In this special episode of the Tifo Football podcast, Joe Devine sits down with author James Montague to talk about his latest book “Engulfed: How Saudi Arabia Bought Sport, and the World” Buy James book “Engulfed: How Saudi Arabia Bought Sport, and the World” here - https://stanchionbooks.com/collections/new-in-stock/products/engulfed-how-saudi-ar…

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The American World Cup, Xabi Alonso & Tuchel’s attitude. 1:11:43

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Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull and Seb Stafford-Bloor are here to talk about the football. Next year’s World Cup in The United States, Canada and Mexico, the perception of Thomas Tuchel in his native Germany and what Xabi Alonso should do next were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Live her…

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Liverpool FC's Academy Culture & Analysis Journey To Saudi Pro League with Ray Shearwood 1:12:54

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Gary was recently joined by former Al Ettifaq FC 1st Team Lead Analyst, Raymond Shearwood. Before his role on Steven Gerrard's staff at Al Ettifaq, Raymond spent nine years at Liverpool coaching and working from the starting age groups to the Under 21's. In this interview, Raymond shares unique insights on what made that Liverpool culture so specia…

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Newcastle United beat Liverpool to win the League Cup 1:12:22

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Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, Jon Mackenzie and JJ Bull are here to talk about the football. Newcastle United’s victory over Liverpool in the League Cup final and Manchester United’s new stadium plans were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Live here! - https://sohotheatre.com/events/tifo-football-…

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Training Intensity Has To Be Higher Than The Game! - Mark Briggs Interview 51:39

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Coaches: Register for MSC Set-Piece Webinar Below:https://event.webinarjam.com/register/442/k3g3rbgyGary is joined by former Sacramento Republic head coach Mark Biggs. Mark discusses the difference between the idealistic world of coaching and the realistic version. He shares insight around how he used data to drive the player profile at Sacramento,…

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Rising Tides, A New Era in Women’s Sports! Lewis Page & Kennedi Kiarash 1:31:58

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In this episode of the Coach’s IDEA Podcast, host Marvin Okello welcomes Lewis Page and Kennedi Kiarash, the head coach and assistant coach of the Halifax Tides, respectively. The conversation dives into several important topics about coaching and women’s sports, touching on their personal coaching journeys, mentors, and favorite moments as athlete…

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Tottenham tie Bournemouth, Forest fell Manchester City, Manchester United still bad 1:05:33

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Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, Jon Mackenzie and JJ Bull are here to talk about the football. Troubled Tottenham’s draw with AFC Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest’s defeat of Manchester City and Manchester United’s squad building decisions were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Live here! - https:…

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What Does a Pro Level Director of Coaching REALLY Do? With Joshua Neff 52:17

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Coaches: Register for our FREE MSC Set-Piece Webinar with Michele Aragona below:https://event.webinarjam.com/register/442/k3g3rbgyThis week, Gary is joined by Head of Coaching at Wellington Phoenix, Joshua Neff, to discuss the Director of Coaching role at youth and pro clubs. Joshua shares his experience at the New Zealand club of building out a me…

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How 3v3 Can Change the Youth Game & Reaction to English FA's Decision with Peter Prickett 46:08

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Don't miss our 4-2-3-1 Webinar on March 7th. Register Below:https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-webinar-coaching-the-4-2-3-1-system-principlesLast week there was a huge announcement in the world of youth soccer with the English FA confirming it as a game format next calendar year. So what does that mean for development? What will the…

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Is the FA Cup magic, Napoli draw with Inter and Isco’s Real Betis beat Real Madrid 56:20

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Reuben Pinder, Jon Mackenzie and JJ Bull are here to talk about the football. An unusually open FA Cup quarter final line up, Napoli’s top of the table draw with Internazionale and Isco’s remontada/ renaissance / revival at Real Betis. These were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Live here!…

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The Player is a Product of the Environment - Life at Chelsea U21's with Mark Robinson 1:00:59

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Gary is joined by Mark Robinson to discuss the world of Elite Player Development and his role at Chelsea and AFC Wimbledon. Breaking into a first team at a Champions League club is no easy feat and Mark provides a unique insight into the weekly process of training and managing world class potential. He also provides ideas in coach development and d…

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Coaching Journeys and Overcoming Challenges - Being the First and Only 1:50:36

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In this episode of the Coach's Idea Podcast, join host Marvin Okello as he engages in a profound conversation with Tasia McKenna and Vaughn Arthur. With insights into their personal coaching journeys, they discuss the significance of representation in sports coaching and the powerful impact of diverse mentorship. Discover how Tasia and Vaughn navig…

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West Ham pottering along, Arsenal see red, Everton entertain 1:04:06

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Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder and JJ Bull are here to talk about the football. West Ham’s progress under Graham Potter, have red cards derailed Arsenal’s title challenge and Everton continue to have a lovely time under David Moyes. These were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Liv…

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What Happened to the Mavericks?! Structure vs. Freedom with Kevin Nicol 51:51

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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Coaching Principles in a 4-2-3-1 System (Register Below) https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-webinar-coaching-the-4-2-3-1-system-principlesGary is joined by Head Coach at Mjøndalen (Norway and UEFA Pro Licence Coach, Kevin Nicol. Alongside his professional coaching journey, Kevin has studied the 'structure versus cr…

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Giving Liverpool flowers, Arsenal’s striker solution and are Manchester City back again…again? 1:06:23

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Reuben Pinder, Jon Mackenzie and JJ Bull are here to talk about the football. Are Liverpool being fairly praised for what they’ve done so far this season, will Arsenal’s mix and match forward line keep them in the title race and will Nico, Khusanov and Marmoush bring Manchester City back again? These were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football p…

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Liverpool lose to Plymouth, Manchester City vs Real Madrid and is tactical versatility bad? 54:22

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Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Mark Carey are here to talk about the football. Liverpool’s shock FA Cup exit to Plymouth Argyle, Manchester City’s upcoming Champions League clash with Real Madrid and the pros and cons of tactical versatility were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Li…

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The Soccer of Business: Leadership and Professional Development Lessons with Ciarán McArdle 43:03

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If you missed the latest MSC webinar on Coaching Your Back 3, watch the replay below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shopIn this episode Gary is joined by Ciarán McArdle, to discuss his new leadership book, Soccer of Success. As a co-founder of XL Soccer World, Ciarán has built a thriving network of sports facilities that span from Florida to Ma…

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Arsenal humble Man City, Crystal Palace conquer Man United and Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa 1:08:46

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Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Reuben Pinder are here to talk about the football. Arsenal’s humbling of Manchester City, Crystal Palace conquering Manchester United and Aston Villa’s transfer moves were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Live here! - https://sohotheatre.com/events/ti…

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Understanding Football Actions, Interactions & References with Yiannis Tsala 43:49

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Gary is joined by FC London head coach and Director of Methodology, Yiannis Tsala, who discusses football actions, interactions and references - alongside coaching and analysis. With more research around decision-making areas in recent years, theory and practice seem to be drifting further and further apart, making it more challenging for coaches t…

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Manchester City beat Chelsea, Guardiola’s modern football and JJ’s Benfica Barcelona jaunt 1:08:55

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Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Liam Tharme are here to talk about the football. Manchester City’s tweaks that saw them beat Chelsea, what Pep Guardiola thinks modern football now is and JJ’s fantastic trip to Lisbon to run the rule over Benfica and Barcelona were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo fo…