Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and deliver the club’s U18 training and matchday programme.
• Collaborate closely with the Under-21s Lead and younger age group coaches on squad selection to enable exposure, development and First Team readiness for the club’s best young players.
• Design and implement Individual Development Plans for all players, considering well-managed exposure to Under-21s and loans to other clubs relevant to their progress.
• Lead match preparation and in‑game management, ensuring the club’s playing style and game model has clarity and is consistently applied to help transition between age groups and into the First Team.
• Strive for continuous improvement through post‑match reviews, 360 feedback and 6 weekly player reviews, ensuring they are delivered with purpose and impact, aligning with EPPP and LFE standards.
• Support the growth of players as rounded human beings, understanding and accommodating the dema...