Director of Men's Player Development & Pathways
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Job summary
The FA is seeking a Men’s Technical Director to lead the development pathway for England’s male teams below U21, shaping coaching excellence, player development, and support services at St George's Park. You will drive the 24-28 strategy and align the division behind a single plan to deliver outstanding results.
Working with the Men's Sporting Director, you will ensure talent identification, recruitment, and performance analysis frameworks are robust, and you will represent FA interests in
Qualifications
- Proven track record of leading high-performing teams with inclusive culture.
- Evidence of coaching/technical leadership in elite player development.
- Experience in the English professional game.
- Ability to influence in a matrix organisation and manage diverse stakeholders.
- Strong relationships with a complex range of stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Oversee development and performance of men's development teams below U21 to support England pathway.
- Ensure the Technical Division aligns behind one plan and delivers superior results.
- Lead and deliver the 24-28 strategy for the Men's Technical Division and write subsequent strategies.
- Oversee national coaches and teams to develop talent for the pathway.
- Support youth development, talent identification, and recruitment frameworks.
- Advance coaching, player development, and performance analysis through innovation.
- Collaborate with the Men's Sporting Director to support progression through the pathway.
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Job description
The FA is seeking a Men’s Technical Director to lead the development pathway for England’s male teams below U21, shaping coaching excellence, player development, and support services at St George's Park. You will drive the 24-28 strategy and align the division behind a single plan to deliver outstanding results.
Working with the Men's Sporting Director, you will ensure talent identification, recruitment, and performance analysis frameworks are robust, and you will represent FA interests in
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