Solving Football's Creativity Problem with Ian McCall
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In recent years, creativity in football has become a hot topic. Many fans, coaches, and analysts have noticed that the modern game, while faster and more tactically advanced, sometimes feels robotic. Players follow strict systems, teams recycle familiar patterns, and moments of genuine spontaneity feel rare.
Ian McCall has taken an in-depth look at this topic and provided a full presentation that provides insight and ideas on what coaches can do to design environments that keep creativity alive. In this interview, he looks at the following:
- Has football become too efficient and lost its creative spark?
- The difference between individual, collaborative, and collective creativity.
- How data, structure, and business pressures are shaping the modern game.
- Why society and education systems also impact creativity on the pitch.
- The role of coaches in creating safe environments for risk-taking.
Practical ideas to design training that fosters imagination and spontaneity.
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Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence Development, Leadership and Coaching with Sue Parris
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Gary is joined by Sue Parris, an emotional welfare specialist who has worked in professional football. for almost 15 years. Sue is an emotional intelligence advocate and developer, as well as Founder of The Changing Room and Simply Human and Head of Welfare and senior consultant for The Player Care Group. She spent eight years at Brighton and Hove Albion working as Education, Welfare, and Player Services Manager.
In this interview Sue discusses:
- The real definition of mental health
- The complexity of football environments
- Advice on vulnerability in the daily environment
- Mistakes that coaches and leaders can make in this area
And much more!
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The Game Is Not The Teacher. The Coach Is The Teacher - Carsten Dohm
Gary is joined by Carsten Dohm, Head of Coaching San Diego FC (MLS) and Right To Dream. The San Diego FC project started last year, but Right To Dream have been impacting the football development world in a big way for over 25 years. They believe that "Everyone has the right to dream and talent deserves opportunity." Their work all over the world has launched the careers of 146 professional football players, equipped hundreds of our students with a first-class education and enabled further education opportunities and scholarship.
In this interview Carsten discusses the vision and values of Right To Dream, the challenges of aligning that culture in the US professional landscape, plus the emphasis on technical detail and individual development.
This is an interview about learning, teaching, development, passion, and most importantly, opportunity.
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The Tactical Chameleon: Xabi Alonso's Philosophy With Tim Stegmann
Gary is joined by author and coach Tim Stegmann to discuss his outstanding new book Xabi Campeon. Tim takes an in-depth look at Xabi's coaching journey including his personal influences, the remarkable transformation at Leverkusen and the tactical innovations
behind Alonso’s dynamic and dominant style.
What influential methodologies from Spanish football form the foundation of his philosophy? And why do coaches from the Basque Country suceed almost everywhere?
In his interview, Tim talks about his research and work around the tactical portrait of one of the most exciting coaches in world football - Xabi Alonso.
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https://buchshop.bod.de/xabi-campeon-tim-stegmann-9783819228698
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Football Theory and Coaching Verticality with Ilya Orlov
Gary is joined by Director of Football and Head Coach at Alliance United and University of Toronto, Ilya Orlov.
In this interview, Ilya delves into the intricate background of his innovative football ideas, providing a comprehensive overview that is deeply rooted in the principles of the Football Theory approach.
He articulates how this theoretical framework serves as a foundation for his understanding of the game, emphasizing its significance in shaping modern football strategies.
We are excited to team up with Soccer Coach Weekly for this episode. Since 2006, they’ve helped over 50,000 coaches, parents, and teachers around the world — and now they’ve redesigned everything with U.S. volunteer coaches in mind.
Each week, you’ll get proven practice plans, fun small-sided games, and coaching advice that’s easy to use, right off your phone or laptop.
Modern Soccer Coach listeners get 50% off a full year of premium access with the code GARY50. Click below to take advantage of the offer!
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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
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