Professional Development Phase (PDP) Coach - U18s Assistant

Overall Objective: This role will involve assisting with the planning and delivery of the coaching and development programme for players within the Professional Development Phase, working specifically with players in the Under 18 squad on a day to day basis. The role will also include evening and weekend coaching within the YDP age groups.

Job Description

Main Duties:

• Work closely with the Lead PDP u18 coach with regards to the day to day delivery of the Academy Coaching Programme in the Professional Development Phase (Under 18s), as set out by the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching.
• To provide the players within the U18 squad with performance reviews and individual learning plans as indicated by the EPPP.
• To plan and implement specific game plans in accordance with the Club’s playing philosophy.
• Liaise with the Head of Education and LFE regarding Scholars education progress
• 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 help 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).
• 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 (Professional Contracts).
• 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 Professional Development Phase (u18s) receive a ‘voiceover’ to help aid player learning.