Responsible for the delivery of the Academy Coaching Programme in the Youth Development Phase, as set out by the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching, working specifically within the u12-u14 age groups.
Main Duties:
- Responsible for the delivery of the Academy Coaching Programme in the Youth Development Phase, as set out by the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching, working specifically within the u12-u14 age groups.
- Working closely with other coaches and MDT staff.
- To provide the Youth Development Phase age groups with performance reviews and individual learning plans as indicated by the EPPP (u12-u14).
- To coach 3 evenings a week across a variety of age groups and to lead an age group in the games programme on both Saturday and Sunday.
- To attend at least 5 hours of “in service” training each year provided by the FA and to attend the Emergency First Aid review every 3 years.
- To attend “in service” training as part of their CPD as organised by the Football Club.
- Establish a strong link between local schools, grassroots football clubs and grassroots coaches.
- To organise additional fixtures outside of the games programme when required.
- To liaise with the Head of Academy recruitment, Academy Manager and Head of Academy Coaching regarding progress of all Academy Players and Trialists.
- To ensure all Academy players are in a safe environment at all times at both training and fixtures.
- To be an active part of the decision making process that sees Academy players progress from the Youth Development Phase into the Professional Development Phase (Scholarship decisions).
- Report any grievances either personal or of a player based nature to the Welfare Officer or Academy Manager.
- Ensure all injuries are reported to the Medical Department.
- Ensure all players performance clocks (PMA) including weekly, 12 weekly and annual reviews are completed and up to date.
- Design, plan and evaluate all sessions, uploading details to PMA.
- Organise and lead player/parent review meetings.
- Liaise with Academy Analysts to produce team, unit and individual player clips as and when required.
- Ensure all games in the Youth Development Phase receive a ‘voiceover’ to help aid player learning.