Lead Under 18 Coach

To maximise the potential of U18 players, giving individuals the best chance of earning post scholarship contracts.

• Plan, Do & Review the U18s coaching programme outlined in the club’s Academy Performance Plan
• Plan, Do & Review the U18s Games Programme
• Help create an “Extras Culture” for the players to maximise their available development time
• Utilise the Multi-Disciplinary support departments to maximise the programme’s potential to develop the U18s players
• Collaborate with Head of Education to support SEP and HE qualifications each U18 has enrolled on
• Oversee 6 Weekly plans and reviews on player development, setting performance targets and creating specific individual development plans for each player
• Oversee daily and weekly plans and reviews aligned to the individual development plans
• Show positive IMPACT on the academy through self-development, player development and programme development
• Assess performance of U18s players every 12 weeks
• Own the “Team” elements of planning and reviewing training and games
• Contribute to the sign, release and retain decisions of scholarships and PDP players
• Complete all Kitman Labs requirements for the U18 age group
• Aim for self-development by participating in internal and external CPD events
• Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.