Exeter City FC are pleased to invite applications for the role of Lead PDP Coach, which is an integral role in the development of young players at the club.
Main Purpose:
Manage and oversee all coaching & multi-disciplinary activities within the U18 Programme to a high professional standard.
Support & contribute to the coaching & multi-disciplinary activities within the U21 Programme to a high professional standard.
Lead and coach the U18 Group, collaborating with MD Staff to manage all aspects of practice and game planning, and organising extra games where required.
Plan and follow a weekly timetable with the U18’s that includes match analysis, sports psychology and athletic development as well as ‘on the grass’ coaching.
Develop & progress adaptable young players who aspire to play high quality possession-based football for ECFC.
Guide players to smoothly transition from Academy football into the First Team environment, feeding talented young players into the next level.
Produce an U18 team playing quality, possession based football.
Produce & communicate individual player development plans (IDP’s), with a key focus on each player’s ‘Star Quality’.
Plan ahead for player reviews, conduct them with parents where possible and maintain records of the review meetings for inspection/audit.
Work from an aligned & periodised coaching curriculum that is constantly reviewed.
Liaise & collaborate with the Technical Director and First Team Individual Player Development Coach on Loan opportunities for PDP players.
Ensure all PDP players understand and adhere to rules & guidelines
Organise the required staffing for the U18 Group and communicate weekly.
As part of the Academy Management Team; assist with the overall development and progression of the Academy with specific focus on the PDP Programme.
Observe U16 practice & games to ensure alignment across the Programme.
Provide coaching support to younger Academy Age Groups on an agreed weekly basis.
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge Required
For the full job profile, highlighting the necessary knowledge, experience, qualifications and person specification, please click here.
Apply
To apply please use the following link: irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/1178/pdp-lead-coach.html
Closing date: Monday, 11 November
Interview date: Between Thursday 14 November and Tuesday 19 November