PitchCentric
Modern Soccer Coach Podcast
Updated 9 days ago · Refreshed hourly
sports

Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Hosted by Gary Curneen · 🇺🇸 us · EN · 373 episodes

Where this show ranks

Episodes
373
Last ep.
15 days ago
Avg length
49m
Booking Probability™
37
Stretch.
Sign in to score against your profile.
Estimated audience
,
Audience size not yet estimated
Listen Score
36
Niche reach.
Virality (30d)
53
Steady cadence.

Pitch Analysis

Sign in to see how your Guest Score compares to this show's Required Pod Score and get a Stretch / Match-fit / Anchor verdict.
Required Pod Score
80/ 100
Premium

Established thought leaders with verified media credentials.

Contact path
Verified email on file
Unlock verified contacts
Guest openness
Not signalled recently
Best topics to pitch
sports

About this podcast

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

sports

About the host

Gary Curneen hosts Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, a sports show with 373 episodes published.

Verified host email:████████@████.comSign in to unlock →

Recent episodes

Our AI reads these to draft pitches

Scotland's World Cup Reality: Why Haiti Could Be Their Toughest Test - John Walker's Preview

Jun 4, 202630m0

Subscribe to MSC World Cup coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTV Check out John's World Cup work here: https://patreon.com/JohnWalkerFootballAnalysis?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=

Show notes

Stop separating technique from decision-making with Bas Van Baar (FC Twente Academy)

Jun 3, 202657m0

Check out MSC Online Courses this summer: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysis Dutch football has long been admired for its ability to develop intelligent players, but Gary Curneen's recent conversation with FC Twe

Show notes

Why Australia Is Producing Better Players Again with Cam Jones

May 28, 202652m0

In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen sits down with Cam Jones — former professional player, current Western Sydney Wanderers academy coach, and founder of Spark Football — to explore the curre

Show notes

10 Years at City: Pep Guardiola’s Legacy on Modern Coaches

May 26, 202636m0

Check out MSC Online Courses below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysis For 10 years, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City became one of the defining teams of modern football. But beyond the trophies and performances,

Show notes

Brazil Legend Silas on Maradona, Creativity & the World Cup

May 25, 202640m0

Follow MSC World Cup coverage here: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTV Check out Silas' book here: https://beyondsuccess.info/book Brazil legend Silas joins Gary Curneen for an incredible conversation on Brazil

Show notes

Game Day Coaching Behaviors with Ashley Gumbrell | Touchline Culture, Emotion & Player Development

May 20, 202645m0

Check Out ‘Performance Football Coaching’ at St Mary’s University below: https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/performance-football-coaching What impact do coaching behaviors really have on players during compet

Show notes

Inside PSV: Why Dutch Development Still Leads the World with Aloys Wijnker

May 18, 202643m0

What does one of Europe’s most historic development clubs actually believe about player development in 2026? In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen travels to the Netherlands to sit down with PS

Show notes

Stop Copying Pro Environments | John Murphy on Coaching Challenges, High School & Player Development

May 14, 20261h 2m0

Check out MSC online courses below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysis What happens when coaches try to copy elite professional environments without understanding the players actually in front of them? John’s coa

Show notes

Didier Chambaron: Why Coaching Courses Aren’t Enough

May 7, 20261h 4m0

Check Out ‘Performance Football Coaching’ at St Mary’s University below: https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/performance-football-coaching Director of Coach Education at U.S. Soccer, Didier Chambaron joins Gar

Show notes

The Mental Side of Coaching Starts on the Grass with Dan Abrahams

May 5, 202659m0

Download MSC FREE Attacking Final 3rd PDF here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/msc-6-final-third-attacking-exercises In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen sits down with Dan Abr

Show notes

Aaron Danks - From FA to Bayern Munich: Success Leaves Clues

May 4, 202640m0

This week on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, we revisit a 2019 conversation with Aaron Danks — now an assistant coach at Bayern Munich. This episode was recorded years ago, but when you listen back, what stands out is h

Show notes

Glenn Crooks - Inside Elite US Coaching & Culture: What Top Coaches Do Differently

Apr 30, 202650m0

This week on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined by Glenn Crooks. A former Division 1 college coach, MLS commentator for New York City FC, and host of the Coaching Academy on SiriusXM, Glenn brings a

Show notes

The Truth About High School Soccer in the U.S. with Jim Harte

Apr 29, 202641m0

Check out MSC High School Course below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/msc-launches-online-high-school-game-model-course High school soccer is often overlooked in the U.S. development landscape — but are we getti

Show notes

Football Is Unpredictable—But Are We Preparing Players for It? | Steven Caulker

Apr 23, 20261h 1m0

FREE sign up for Dan Abrahams Live Discussion below: https://event.webinarjam.com/vm2mo/register/gmxmqhl5 Follow Steven's work at @LeftFieldProductions In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, we sit down with

Show notes

Voice AI & Why Coaches Are Still Getting Player Evaluation Wrong with Sam Sackett (Impressive Play AI)

Apr 13, 202651m0

Visit the link below to learn more: https://impressiveplayai.com/ Contact Sam at: support@impressiveplayai.com One of the biggest challenges in coaching today isn’t effort — it’s clarity. Most coaches are still relying o

Show notes

Why Players Stop Improving | Saul Isaksson-Hurst on Individual Development

Apr 9, 202654m0

Click here to access Saul's presentation for FREE on MSC Insider: https://forms.gle/nEFQYuyxMMPXo7Vp8 This is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast. Saul Isaksson-Hurst join

Show notes

The New Era of Coach Development with Martyn Bowles

Apr 2, 202652m0

Check out MSC online courses here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/analysis In this episode, Martyn Bowles (Academy Manager at Walsall FC) sits down with Gary Curneen and breaks down what actually drives improvement in

Show notes

Why Our Young, Elite Players Stop Improving by Joop Oosterveld

Mar 26, 202658m0

Check Out MSC High School Course Here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/challenge-page/46214942-e036-4f32-afa6-8383d4608e2d Check Out Zone14: https://zone14coaching.com/ This might be one of the most important conversat

Show notes

Why Most Strikers Struggle… And How To Fix It with JP Owens

Mar 24, 202635m0

Free MSC Insider Trial - Sign Up Below: https://forms.gle/cxBipaaJyfMpjGnA6 Most teams say the same thing: “We just need someone to score goals.” But what if the problem isn’t the player… it’s the understanding of the po

Show notes

Why You Can’t Win Without Set Pieces Now with Tom Dent

Mar 17, 202639m0

In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined by Tom Dent, First Team Assistant Coach at Vålerenga, to explore one of the biggest shifts in the modern game — the rise of set pieces. Once seen

Show notes

Sponsors and advertisers

Sponsor detection runs nightly. Check back soon.

Audience demographics

Age
18-54
Consumer type
Sports fans

Topics covered

sports

Successful pitch examples

No public pitch examples yet for this show.

Generate your own personalised pitch

Best industries to pitch Modern Soccer Coach Podcast for

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.

Similar podcasts to Modern Soccer Coach Podcast

Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.

Frequently asked questions

How do I pitch Modern Soccer Coach Podcast as a podcast guest?

Modern Soccer Coach Podcast has a verified contact on file. Create a free PitchCentric account to access it and generate a personalised pitch in seconds. Research at least 3 recent episodes first and lead with a specific angle that serves their sports audience.

Who is the host of Modern Soccer Coach Podcast?

Modern Soccer Coach Podcast is hosted by Gary Curneen. The show is categorised under sports and has published 373 episodes.

How many episodes does Modern Soccer Coach Podcast have?

Modern Soccer Coach Podcast has published 373 episodes.

What topics does Modern Soccer Coach Podcast cover?

Modern Soccer Coach Podcast regularly covers sports. It sits in the sports category.

Is it hard to get booked on Modern Soccer Coach Podcast?

Modern Soccer Coach Podcast is accessible for guests with genuine sports expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

Is Modern Soccer Coach Podcast currently accepting guest pitches?

Modern Soccer Coach Podcast hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are Modern Soccer Coach Podcast episodes?

Episodes of Modern Soccer Coach Podcast average 49 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

What guest credentials does Modern Soccer Coach Podcast typically look for?

Our data rates Modern Soccer Coach Podcast's guest bar at 80/100 (Premium tier). Established thought leaders with verified media credentials. Sign in to PitchCentric to see how your own Pod Score compares against this show.

Methodology. Booking Probability™ blends Listen Score, 30-day Virality, open-to-guests detection, and Apple ratings. Data refreshed every 60 minutes. Listen Score and Booking Probability are calculated by PitchCentric. Last enriched 9 days ago.

Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.