U9-U14 Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Job Title

U9-U14 Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Head of Academy Goalkeeping

Academy Coaching

Academy Goalkeeping

Training Ground - Jersey Road

Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

The successful candidate will lead the practical delivery and manage the provision for our U9-U14 goalkeeper programme for both training and matchdays. The U9-U14 Academy goalkeeper coach will be required to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and responsible for supporting the development of U9-U14 goalkeepers inline their individual development plans providing both on field and off field support.

• Lead the planning and delivery of coaching sessions for U9-U14 goalkeepers
• Manage the provision and U9-U14 goalkeeper training programme to support their long-term development in line with academy goalkeeping philosophy
• Manage schedule so all U9-U14 goalkeepers receive weekly goalkeeper specific training and support on matchdays
• Lead the design and implementation of IDP’s for U9-U14 goalkeepers and provide feedback to players and parents in line with IDP processes and timelines.
• Complete all internal player assessment processes as requested to support the monitoring and tracking of player performance and development.
• Make decisions in the best interest of the club and player development in line with the Academies purpose and coaching philosophy that blends developing performance and potential to support long term development.
• Be a part of an inter-disciplinary team and work with the Head of Academy Goalkeeping and coaching staff on player progression, training and match opportunities.
• Work with outfield coaching staff on planning processes and support integration for goalkeepers into outfield training in addition to goalkeeper specific training as requested by the Head Coach of the age group.
• Work with senior Academy staff and in line with club recruitment processes and pathway plans to ensure alignment across club completing player assessments as requested for registered players and trialists.
• Form positive relationships with players and motivate them towards achieving their potential, ensuring their well-being and holistic development.
• Lead the design and implementation of IDP’s for U9-U14 goalkeepers and provide feedback to players in line with IDP processes and timelines and where appropriate with parents and intermediaries.
• Work collaboratively with all Academy goalkeeping staff supporting one another as required in the best interest of long-term player development of all Academy goalkeepers.
• Maintain up to date records of training sessions and game time on club systems as required by the Premier League Youth Development Rules.
• Attend all relevant CPD events, contribute to the club style of play and ensure that Academy principles and training methodologies are delivered consistently and in line with Academy coaching philosophy and the Academy goalkeeper coaching philosophy.
• Work with the Head of Academy Football Development and Assistant Head of Academy Football Development to develop self in line with Academy coach competency framework and development action plan.
• To carry out any other duties as directed by senior club and Academy staff
• Help to ensure the Academy is continually achieving the standards required to retain its category status within the EPPP guidelines.
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