Sporting PA Academy Coach

Job Description

Head Coach: Profile

The Head Coach will support & help drive a culture of excellence and long-term development within the entire club environment.

Below are the core elements of a successful Academy Head Coach candidate’s profile: - Enthusiastic for the opportunity that this role presents

• intrinsically motivate to produce their personal best; and in doing so, reflects on, analyzes and adapts their own performance to become better.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, marked by; honesty, empathy, and service
• Proficient in the use of Performance Analysis Tools and present the findings in a team environment to drive the development of players and team.
• A valid driver’s license
• Clear criminal background check
• Eligible to live and work in the United States of America

 Head Coach: Responsibilities

This person will be responsible for delivering team sessions. Additionally, the Head Coach is expected to work closely with the rest of the MDT to develop, implement and update each players IDP. Following along with that role the Head Coach will work closely with the rest of coaching staff to insure our best possible opportunity to develop across the age groups.

Detailed responsibilities are as follows:

Macro - Yearly

• In conjunction with the Academy staff, assess & evaluate the strength and depth of the squad
• Assess and evaluate the how successful the style of play was in the previous season
• Research and develop trends in the game and provide solutions for the best path forward about our game model, pedagogy, and player pool.

Meso - 8 Week Block

• Reflect on the impact of previous training blocks with Academy Staff and MDT: with relation to predetermined KPI's
• In conjunction with the Academy Staff, plan the next 8-week block with taking into account the reflection of the previous 8 weeks

Micro - Week

• 100% Attendance: team training sessions, matches, staff meetings, and other team/club events
• Meet weekly with the Coaching staff
• Develop & run team sessions, based on the next step in implementing the style of play, with considering the past performance of the team and future opponent
• Collate, analyze, and produce actionable plans based on the various data points collected across video analysis of opponents, video analysis of team & individuals (training & matches), style of play KPIs from games. Such “actionable plans” could include, but are not limited too: a.) developing a tactical approach for an opponent or a specific threat they pose: b.) developing new training activities to meet a need in the squad

Head Coach: Additional Considerations

• Additionally, the successful Head Coach candidate will possess some of the desirable qualities, abilities, or titles listed below:
• Degree(s) in relevant field (i.e. education, psychology, management, information technology, marketing, graphic design.)
• Brings a “ 1” (Sports Science, ADT, AT, Video Analysis Skills, Bi-lingual, Medical Professional, GK specialist, Tech Savvy)
• Excellent Google Drive, PDF, Excel, Keynote/Powerpoint skills

Head Coach: Compensation

• Compensation package is based on applicants experiences, qualifications, and demonstrated abilities