Alfie Wylie

Performance Sport Consultant

NationalityNorthern Irish

SportSoccer

Height175.3 cm (5ft 9in)

LanguagesEnglish

Location

Ballymoney

Education & qualifications

Portadown College
UEFA Pro Licence (2004), UEFA A Licence (1997), Irish FA certifications (since 1986)
ESCA Elite Soccer Award (2024), multiple AFCAS Scouting & Talent ID qualifications
SAQ Diplomas, Foundation Degree in Sport Science, Sport NI Coach Developer Programme
Professional Diploma Program in Academy Management and Talent Development

Work / coaching experience

Managed 117 Senior Women’s international matches and over 100 U19 matches.
Led NI Women to UEFA WU19 Finals in 2017.
Multiple league and cup titles with Linfield FC and Loughgall FC.
Winner of the U20 Milk Cup with NI (2008, 2009).
Head of Player Development, S3 Global (2022–2024)
Senior Women’s Manager/Coach 117 games, WU19 Coach 100+ games, UEFA WU19 Finals 2017, Men's Milk Cup International U20 Winner (08, 09) (All with N. Ireland)
Irish League winner 05/06, 06/07, 07/08, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12, 16/17, Irish Cup winner 05/06, 06/07, 07/08, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12, 16/17, League Cup winner 05/06, 06/07, 07,08, Co Antrim Shield winner 04/05, 05/06, 13/14, 16/17, Setanta Cup winner 2005 (All with Linfield FC)
Irish League B Division winner 94/95, 95/96, 96/97, 97/98, Bob Radcliff Cup winner 96/97, 98/99, Intermediate Cup winner 97/98, Premier League 88/89, Premier Cup 88/89, 89/90, Bass Bowl – 90/91 (All with Loughgall FC)

Achievements

Senior Women’s Manager/Coach 117 games, WU19 Coach 100+ games, UEFA WU19 Finals 2017, Men's Milk Cup International U20 Winner (08, 09) (All with N. Ireland)
Irish League winner 05/06, 06/07, 07/08, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12, 16/17, Irish Cup winner 05/06, 06/07, 07/08, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12, 16/17, League Cup winner 05/06, 06/07, 07,08, Co Antrim Shield winner 04/05, 05/06, 13/14, 16/17, Setanta Cup winner 2005 (All with Linfield FC)
Irish League B Division winner 94/95, 95/96, 96/97, 97/98, Bob Radcliff Cup winner 96/97, 98/99, Intermediate Cup winner 97/98, Premier League 88/89, Premier Cup 88/89, 89/90, Bass Bowl – 90/91 (All with Loughgall FC)

Coaching duties

Led the Excellence/Select Development Programme and managed regional coaching staff.
Develop CPD modules, monitor performance metrics, and report to leadership.
Build collaborations with educational and sporting institutions
Deliver innovative elite programmes aligned with UEFA/FIFA/Sport NI standards.

Previous clubs

IFA - Head of Elite Performance (2019–2022)
UEFA Technical Observer (2019–Present)
IFA - Women’s Senior & U19 International Coach
Excellence Programme Lead (2011–2013)
Coach roles at Linfield FC, Coleraine FC
Manager at Loughgall FC, Newry Town FC, Glenavon FC

References

David Healy · Linfield FC

SPORT DETAILS

Please list your skills and attributesStrong communicator with excellent leadership and team-building skills.Experienced in project management, problem-solving, and strategic planning.High proficiency in coaching innovation and coach education.Skilled in managing change, motivating others, and performing under pressure.Organised, IT-literate, and effective in stakeholder engagement.

Anything else you think would add benefit to this profile

Nearly 30 years’ experience in high-performance sport and elite international coaching.
Specialist in developing performance pathways and coach development systems.
Proven strategic leader with operational, communication, and project management strengths.
Extensive experience collaborating across football governing bodies and stakeholder groups.
Known for innovation, adaptability, and delivering results at the highest levels of the game.

Aims to pursue

Nearly 30 years’ experience in high-performance sport and elite international coaching.
Specialist in developing performance pathways and coach development systems.
Proven strategic leader with operational, communication, and project management strengths.
Extensive experience collaborating across football governing bodies and stakeholder groups.
Known for innovation, adaptability, and delivering results at the highest levels of the game.