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Philip Connolly
U17 Manager - Drogheda United FC - Age:43 years old
- Nationality:Irish
- Sport:Football
- Height:5' 5"
- Languages:English
- Date of birth:14/01/1981
- Location:Drogheda, Co Louth
- Education:
- MSc Applied Sports Coaching - University of Limerick
- Achievements:
- Barça Innovation Hub - Diploma in Football Coaching
- University of Limerick - MSc Applied Sports Coaching
- UEFA Elite Youth A Licence (FAI)
- UEFA A & B Licence (FAI)
- PFSA Level 1 & 2 Talent ID Course
- Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma 1 & 2
- TOVO Academy Barcelona T1 Diploma
- WFA Mentorship Programme
- FOCUS Sports Education Mini MBA Sporting Directorship
- Coaching Duties:
- Implement the club’s coaching and playing philosophy to enhance the development of the U17 squad
- Plan, prepare and deliver innovative, technical and tactical coaching to contribute to U17 players progression and development
- Manage the squad on match days; responsible for team selection, game plan and in-game tactical decisions; ensuring the players are confident to perform
- Responsible for the management of coaching staff; ensure all sessions delivered are in line with the coaching philosophy
- Devise, design and implement IDPs for players, as well as manage and record key statistical information relating to U17 players
- Contribute to talent identification processes and player recruitment in conjunction with the Academy Director
- Communicate weekly plans to parents regarding training and matches, and manage match-day interaction with officials and opposition coaches
- Previous Clubs:
- U14 ETP Head Coach (DDSL)
- Small Sided Games Lead Coach (Bohemian FC)
- U17 Manager (Drogheda United FC)
- Director of Coaching (Drogheda Town FC)
- Head Coach (Drogheda Town FC)
- Coach (North Dublin Schoolboys League ETP)
- Head Coach (Drogheda Schoolchildren's League ETP)
- Assistant Coach (Irish Men's International Deaf Team)
- Other Sports:None
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