Saudi Arabia
Michael is a highly experienced football executive and coach with a 26 year track record at the top levels of the game. He serves as a trusted Executive Advisor providing confidential high-level guidance to football executives, technical staff and organisations. With a primary focus on strategic advisory and technical policy. All projects under his direction are managed and developed in strict compliance with UEFA conventions. He has a proven history in club, academy and player performance, establishing sustainable technical and financial structures for organisations, having successfully developed and implemented strategies that have created multi-million-dollar revenue streams. As a UEFA study member, Michael has collaborated with prominent UEFA nations, including Croatia, the Netherlands, and England, to lead the planning and execution of national and international programs. His extensive experience includes working in environments directed by renowned football figures like Giovanni Trapattoni, Marco Tardelli, Martin O'Neill, and Roy Keane during his tenure at the Football Association of Ireland. He also brings a deep expertise in talent identification and player development, having contributed to the success of male and female players who have gone on to earn international caps and professional contracts.
FIFA territories: UEFA, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF and AFC Providing confidential counsel to C-suite football executives and coaching staff on career advancement and organisational strategy. Acting as a technical soundboard for the development and implementation of elite level high performance projects. Specialising risk mitigation, leadership psychology, and professional transition strategies Generating sustainable financial growth for organisations within the industry.
Oversee Academy Performance Plan
Oversee Academy Performance Plan.
Coach Education - Coach Educator UEFA license | Youth | Foundation courses. Emerging Talent Program - Head Coach Oversee Centre of Excellence Performance Plan and nurture players for national youth teams. Talent ID & Recruitment - Scout Source, identify, assess and recruit potential international grade players. Governance,Technical Policy & Welfare - Advisor. Advice on compliance of national and UEFA technical policy, and benchmarking for leagues and clubs. Safeguarding & Player Care Education - Tutor Compliance; Football Association of Ireland & UEFA standards and policy. Football Development Education - Tutor Parent education workshops Volunteer training courses Schools, Colleges, and Universities - Coordinator. Implementation of local and national programs. Football in the Community - Program Leader Implementing national and UEFA initiatives for the community, stakeholders and NGBs.
Player Development - Head Coach and assistant coach Regional development squads. Football in the Community, responsibilities involved overseeing and implementing UEFA initiatives for the Football Association of Ireland, Dublin City Council & Fingal County Council.
Collaborate with local and national entities to implement football programs and initiatives. Clients included; Sport Ireland, Grassroots Clubs, the Football Association of Ireland, Dublin City Council, and National Regional Squads. Engage with the Department of Education, Justice and Integration, National Governing Bodies, local stakeholders, and the private sector.