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About the Coaching Team:  Our Coaching Team are passionate about developing talent at all levels, from our youngest Academy members to the first team. Our holistic coaching philosophy emphasises technical skills, tactical awareness, mental resilience, and sportsmanship.   We prioritise open communication with players and their families, providing regular updates on training progress and development opportunities. Join us in elevating the standard of coaching at Sunderland AFC, where every player is encouraged to grow, excel, and love the game!  The Opportunity:  Play a key role in shaping the Academy’s football pathway by supporting the development of individual players, groups, and teams through tailored personal development plans. You will design, deliver, and evaluate engaging coaching sessions aligned with the Academy’s philosophy and long-term development framework, with a strong focus on individual player growth. Working...

Job Title:  Academy Director Department:  Academy- Technical Reports to:  General Manager   Job Summary: The Academy Director will lead all aspects of FC Cincinnati’s Academy program and oversee the daily sporting and administrative operations of the Academy. Reporting to the Director of Player Development, this individual will be responsible for building an elite developmental environment that prepares players for progression into FC Cincinnati 2 and ultimately the First Team. The Academy Director will also play a key leadership role in coach education, staffing, talent identification, and the long-term strategic growth of the Academy. What You’ll Do: Lead and manage the day-to-day sporting and administrative operations of the FC Cincinnati Academy. Implement and maintain the Club’s player development methodology and game model consistently across all Academy age groups. Oversee curriculum planning,...

WHO WE ARE  Awarded Major League Soccer’s 16th franchise in 2008, the Philadelphia Union officially took the pitch in 2010 and have been raising expectations ever since. Owned and operated by Union Sports & Entertainment, the Philadelphia Union call Subaru Park home—an 18,500-seat, world-class, soccer-specific stadium set along the Delaware River beneath the Commodore Barry Bridge, just 15 miles from downtown Philadelphia. On the field, the Union have established themselves as one of Major League Soccer’s most consistent and competitive clubs. The team reached the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final three times (2014, 2015, and 2018), made multiple MLS Cup Playoff appearances, and captured the  Supporters’ Shield in 2020 and again in 2025 , recognizing the club’s excellence and consistency across the regular season. The Union also hosted the Eastern Conference Final in 2021, were crowned  Eastern Conference Champions in 2022 ,...

TITLE : Academy Methodology Lead DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations REPORTS TO : Academy Director FLSA:  Full-Time; Exempt WHAT SETS YOU APART The Academy Methodology Lead is the technical backbone of Orlando City SC's player development pathway. This role drives the day-to-day implementation of the club's coaching methodology across all Academy age groups (U12–U19), ensuring full alignment with the First Team game model. Equal parts tactician, mentor, and administrator, the successful candidate will shape how our players learn the game and how our coaches teach it.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the development, documentation, and ongoing evolution of Orlando City SC's game model across all Academy phases, ensuring clear alignment with the First Team's tactical identity. Design and implement a progressive, age-appropriate coaching curriculum that reflects the club's long-term player development philosophy. Oversee...

TITLE : Academy Methodology Lead DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations REPORTS TO : Academy Director FLSA:  Full-Time; Exempt WHAT SETS YOU APART The Academy Methodology Lead is the technical backbone of Orlando City SC's player development pathway. This role drives the day-to-day implementation of the club's coaching methodology across all Academy age groups (U12–U19), ensuring full alignment with the First Team game model. Equal parts tactician, mentor, and administrator, the successful candidate will shape how our players learn the game and how our coaches teach it.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the development, documentation, and ongoing evolution of Orlando City SC's game model across all Academy phases, ensuring clear alignment with the First Team's tactical identity. Design and implement a progressive, age-appropriate coaching curriculum that reflects the club's long-term player development philosophy. Oversee...