COACH PROFILE

Philip Connolly

Coach

Age44
NationalityIrish
SportFootball
Height5' 5"
LanguagesEnglish
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)

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