U13 & U14 Cell Lead

• Lead the U13 & U14 player programme.
• Deliver consistent up to date communication with the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching surrounding the journey of the players.
• Align coaches and the coaching programme to the club’s coaching and playing philosophy.
• Oversee the team planning and theming per mesocycle.
• Connect and collaborate with Youth Phase staff surrounding training support and team selections.
• Connect with Youth Phase staff surrounding training support and team composition.
• Observe and prioritise individual player development within training and fixtures.
• Support Youth Phase coaches with all aspects of the role, including coaching delivery to enhance best practice.
• Monitor and evaluation of all players in the Youth Phase for succession planning process.
• Create a best-in-class environment.
• Participate in all relevant meetings.
• Identify areas for development and work closely with the Academy Senior Management Team and Multi-Disciplinary teams to ensure necessary performance standards are met and developed.
• To plan, create and evaluate coaching sessions as scheduled in the weekly plan
• To plan and deliver training sessions that prioritise an individual player development focus.
• To independently source and review video clips of individuals and groups with reference to player’s individual learning objectives in liaison with the analysis department.
• Provide a health check / update on coaching cell operations in each 9/18/27/36/45 week coaching meeting.
• Provide impactful feedback to players to support progression.
• Oversee the trialist’s who enter the coaching cell providing suitable evaluation and feedback during the signing / exit policy.
• Ensure the Performance Management Application (PMA) is completed and up to date.
• Liaise with parents of players to create a collaborative approach.
• Ensure the retention of players is always prioritised within planning
• A confidential nature off Group premises, you ensure that proper and adequate arrangements are made for their security.

Sunderland AFC recognises that the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults is of paramount importance within the organisation. Sunderland AFC owes a duty of care to safeguard all children and vulnerable adults involved in activities as organised by the football club. Sunderland AFC will ensure that safety and protection is given to all children and vulnerable adults involved in activities through adherence to the Safeguarding guidelines adopted by the Club