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Academy Coach & Youth Player Identification Director - MLS Next

Full time Academy Coaching MLS Soccer Coach Youth

Job Description

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CCFC MLS NEXT ACADEMY HEAD COACH – U13 
Overview: The MLS NEXT Head Coach will be assigned a team at the U13 age group and will assist with the strategic goals of CCFC Academy within the MLS NEXT platform, ensuring alignment with the club's mission, vision, and values. This role reports directly to the CCFC MLS NEXT Director and requires effective communication and collaboration. The MLS NEXT Coach will execute the strategic goals of CCFC Academy. Communication and collaboration are vital in this role. 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Serve as Head Coach for CCFC MLS Next Academy U13 team.
  • Provide daily implementation of player development philosophy, teaching methodologies, curriculum & processes aligned with the CCFC Academy MLS NEXT program.
  • Plan and lead high-quality training sessions that focus on skill development, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning related to periodization plans. (Must attend all training sessions).
  • Relate daily to CCFC Academy Director and administrators to lead & support in developing the team environment.
  • Observe & evaluate sessions to enhance opportunities for growth & ensure implementation of the CCFC Academy player development philosophy.
  • Attend all matches both home and away.
  • Collaborate with the CCFC Academy MLS NEXT Director to identify and evaluate new program prospects.
  • Communicate & network with current/previous club members and other soccer club directors to ensure the club is represented to the highest standards nationally.
  • Oversee the successful implementation of all supplemental elements of the CCFC Academy MLS NEXT program including but not limited to: Video analysis, Individual Player Plans, Sports Performance, Mental Fitness, Nutrition, Leadership.
  • Represent the Club at functions, meetings & events as directed by the CCFC Academy Director.
  • Provide constructive feedback to players to help them improve their technical abilities, decision-making skills, and overall performance.
  • Foster a positive and supportive team environment that promotes sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork.
  • Communicate effectively with players, parents, and other staff members to ensure transparency and clarity regarding team expectations, schedules, and progress

U11-U12 Accelerated Development Program “ADP” Director
Job Summary
  • Responsible for supporting the teams in the U11-U12 age groups and creating a “Discovery Style” supplemental program.
  • This program is to identify and train the elite players within the region. Player involvement/selection will not be limited to CCFC Youth Players.
  • The objective is to identify potential CCFC Academy level players at an early age.
  • Program can be used to draw interest from players outside our club.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Invite Players to Participate. 
  • Oversee/Attend Training Sessions: “Discovery” program will hold one session per week for eight weeks in the fall. Will follow the same frequency in the spring. One session for the duration of eight weeks. (Totaling 16 weeks)
  • Facilitate a match day at the end of the fall term against local competition/friendlies.
  • Facilitate a tournament at the conclusion of the spring season that we participate in. 
  • Organize Goalkeeper Training which will be included with each session. 
  • Maintain good dialogue with CCFC Academy staff regarding prospective elite players. Opportunities may present themselves for U11-U12 players “playing-up” or practicing with the CCFC Academy occasionally.
  • Provide a player evaluation for players participating in the program.
  • Provide recommendations and suggestions to help the new program succeed. 
  • Reports to CCFC Academy Director and Chief Sporting Director.
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