In this episode of the MSC Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined by Natalie Henderson, Assistant Coach with the Canada Women’s National Team and former England and Newcastle United coach.
Natalie's coach support work is below:
padlockpad.com/nh-coach-support
Together, they explore one of the most important — and often overlooked — challenges in modern football: how to stay authentic in a world full of information, judgment, and noise.
Natalie opens up about:
The growing pressure on coaches to “know everything”
Finding balance between curiosity and confidence
Leading experts across sports science, medicine, and analysis
Creating authentic environments where players and staff can be themselves
Protecting time for football amid meetings and distractions
The “167 Rule” and why every coach plays a role in player psychology
Building trust through genuine mentorship rather than tick-box programs
From imposter syndrome to leadership, from player development to coach well-being, Natalie’s honesty shines through every topic. This is a must-listen for anyone trying to balance clarity, vulnerability, and growth in their coaching journey.
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In this episode of the MSC Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined by Natalie Henderson, Assistant Coach with the Canada Women’s National Team and former England and Newcastle United coach.
Natalie's coach support work is below:
padlockpad.com/nh-coach-support
Together, they explore one of the most important — and often overlooked — challenges in modern football: how to stay authentic in a world full of information, judgment, and noise.
Natalie opens up about:
The growing pressure on coaches to “know everything”
Finding balance between curiosity and confidence
Leading experts across sports science, medicine, and analysis
Creating authentic environments where players and staff can be themselves
Protecting time for football amid meetings and distractions
The “167 Rule” and why every coach plays a role in player psychology
Building trust through genuine mentorship rather than tick-box programs
From imposter syndrome to leadership, from player development to coach well-being, Natalie’s honesty shines through every topic. This is a must-listen for anyone trying to balance clarity, vulnerability, and growth in their coaching journey.
The Game Is Not The Teacher. The Coach Is The Teacher - Carsten Dohm
Modern Soccer Coach Podcast
1 hour 7 minutes 31 seconds
2 months ago
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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Modern Soccer Coach Podcast
In this episode of the MSC Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined by Natalie Henderson, Assistant Coach with the Canada Women’s National Team and former England and Newcastle United coach.
Natalie's coach support work is below:
padlockpad.com/nh-coach-support
Together, they explore one of the most important — and often overlooked — challenges in modern football: how to stay authentic in a world full of information, judgment, and noise.
Natalie opens up about:
The growing pressure on coaches to “know everything”
Finding balance between curiosity and confidence
Leading experts across sports science, medicine, and analysis
Creating authentic environments where players and staff can be themselves
Protecting time for football amid meetings and distractions
The “167 Rule” and why every coach plays a role in player psychology
Building trust through genuine mentorship rather than tick-box programs
From imposter syndrome to leadership, from player development to coach well-being, Natalie’s honesty shines through every topic. This is a must-listen for anyone trying to balance clarity, vulnerability, and growth in their coaching journey.
