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Chelsea’s recent decision to hire Liam Rosenior as their new head coach raised a few eyebrows. Partly this was due to the young coach’s lack of experience, with Rosenior only having managed 153 senior games before joining the west London club, none of those in the English top flight. Another factor that caused some controversy was Rosenior being snapped up from Ligue 1 outfit Strasbourg, a club also controlled by Todd Boehly’s Chelsea...
At the start of the 2025/26 season, no one expected Aston Villa to be challenging Arsenal and Manchester City at the very top of the league, and entering the New Year just a point off Pep Guardiola’s serial title-winning side. Regardless of Villa’s eventual league position, it’s an impressive achievement, especially when combined with the other string of successes Unai Emery has spearheaded during his time in charge of the club. From...
What makes some people thrive in football: their technical skills, their experience, or something deeper? Beyond tactics, training, and talent lies an often-overlooked factor in football career development: professional identity . Understanding who you are in your role, what drives you, what you value, and how others see you can shape not only your performance but the direction of your entire career in football. What is...
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22 Jan, 2026
Part time
AM5 Football Coaching 1 Hurlston Hall Cottages, Hurlston Lane, Ormskirk L40 8HB
Full job description About Us AM5 FOOTBALL COACHING is a high-performance football academy focused on developing technically excellent, intelligent, and confident players. We specialise in individual (1-to-1) and small-group (2-to-1) coaching, delivering elite-level training tailored to each player’s needs. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and driven football coach to deliver high-quality 1-to-1 and 2-to-1 coaching sessions to academy players. The ideal candidate will have first-hand experience within a professional academy system or as a professional footballer and be passionate about developing players both technically and mentally. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver high-intensity 1-to-1 and 2-to-1 coaching sessions Develop players’ technical, tactical, physical, and psychological skills Create individual development plans tailored to each player Maintain professional standards in session delivery, punctuality, and...
22 Jan, 2026
Full time
Blackburn Rovers FC Blackburn Rovers Academy, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. Flexibility regarding location is required
1. Job purpose: To support the Academy Medical Department with sports science and strength and conditioning duties on behalf of the Academy. This may include working match days and clinics agreed by the Head of Sports Science and Medicine. 2. Duties and responsibilities: • To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries; • To lead on the physical development of the Foundation Phase (U9-U12s); • To assist in providing sports science and strength and conditioning programs to all academy players as required; • To assist in the training load monitoring of academy players; • To liaise with parents and coaches as required; • To contribute to the development and delivery of the athletic development framework; • To ensure all written evidence is up to date and in accordance with EPPP requirements; • To liaise with all BRFC staff on a daily...
22 Jan, 2026
Full time
Blackburn Rovers FC BRFC Academy, Brockhall Village, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. Flexibility on location may be required.
1. Job purpose: To promote and protect the safety and welfare of children and adults at risk of harm, recognising the Club commitment to safeguarding and assist in the delivery of its safeguarding strategy, vision, values and meets League Safeguarding Standards. 2. Duties and responsibilities: • To be committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and adults at risk of harm, promoting their well-being needs and providing a safe environment; • To ensure safeguarding is embedded within the Academy provision and culture; • To work closely with and report on a regular basis to the Club Safeguarding (CSM) Manager/Senior Safeguarding Manager (SSM) and provide regular safeguarding updates and reports to provide to the Board of Directors; • To maintain and promote a culture of trust, inclusion, transparency, listening and respect; • To attend regular safeguarding training and maintain an up to date knowledge base of relevant...
22 Jan, 2026
Full time
Birmingham City FC Birmingham
SCHOOL ACADEMY OFFICER (Fixed term to June 2026) ​ Birmingham City Football Club Foundation -  Transforming the city through the power of football Join us at an exciting time of growth and transformation as Birmingham City FC continues to make waves on the world stage. The Foundation harnesses the power of football and sport to improve the lives of tens of thousands of people in Birmingham, helping our community grow alongside the football club. We are proud to be “ more than football .” ​ Are you passionate about inspiring children aged 11-16 in the classroom, on the playground and on the sports field? ​ We are seeking experienced, passionate and creative individuals to join our School Academy Team. The School Academy Programme is a flagship programme where the Foundation works closely with Schools Partners to enhance their delivery to young people. Mentoring is a key part of the programme, and we show young people that they...