Modern Youth Technical Leadership: Building the Environment with Dr. Kyle Ferguson

Read Dr. Kyle Ferguson's report here: Development is more than coaching sessions. It’s more than a curriculum. More than what happens for 75 minutes on a Tuesday night. And it’s definitely more than league position. In this episode, Dr. Kyle Ferguson joins Gary Curneen to explore what youth technical leadership really looks like in 2026. After an 18-month review of youth football systems, Kyle breaks down why the child must be at the center of everything — and why that requires more than better drills. We dive into governance, education, environment, and the game itself. Why one-size-fits-all coaching is holding development back. Why copying the Premier League model for kids misses the point. Why “fair minutes” might matter more than trophies. And why parent education is no longer optional. If you’re a coach, director, or club leader trying to build something sustainable — this conversation will challenge your thinking and stretch your leadership beyond the pitch. This is youth technical leadership done properly.

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Modern Youth Technical Leadership: Building the Environment with Dr. Kyle Ferguson is an episode from Modern Soccer Coach Podcast by Modern Soccer Coach.

This episode is 00:45:34 long.

This episode was published on Feb 12, 2026.

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