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Youth Academy Coaches


Chris McCart 

head of youth and academy


 

 

John Maguire

managing director of celtic development pools ltd.



 

  Name

 

Brian Meehan

  Position

Academy Operations Manager

  History                      

At Dundee Utd I worked as both a coach and a scout and after joining Celtic continued to develop in both fields.  More recently my role has moved away from these areas and now includes Child Protection, Education and Welfare, organizing tournaments, managing the recruitment network, organizing day to day facility requirements, etc

   Joined Celtic

I joined Celtic approximately 15 years ago, from Dundee Utd, where I was involved with their Youth Development for 8 years

   Qualifications

I have a degree in Business Studies and hold a B licence,  awarded by the SFA.  I also have the Scouting Qualification awarded by the English FA



junior academy coaches

   

 Name         

 Martin Miller                                          

 Age Group

Under-11s and Head of Junior Academy (Under-8 to Under-12 Age Groups)

 History

Offered first post by Eric Black who was an assessor while I underwent the ‘B’ licence at Largs. Appointed Head of Junior Academy by Tommy Burns

 Joined Celtic

 1998

 Qualification


B Licence;Advanced Children’s Licence.


Under 12 Coaches

   

 Name

 Bryan Kelly                                           

 Age Group

 U12

 History

 
Offered post by Martin Miller (Head of Junior Academy)
 

 Joined Celtic

 2007

 Qualification

 Children's Licence. Level 1-4 Youth.

   

 Name

Greig Robertson                                     

 Age Group

U12

 History

Offered U11 assistant position in 2003/04 by Tommy Burns. Appointed U12 coach in season 2006/07.

 Joined Celtic

 2003

 Qualification

SFA Working with Children’s License
SFA Youth Licence Diploma
SAQ P Award


intermediate academy coaches

   

 Name           

Michael O'Halloran              

 Age Group

Under-15 and Head of Intermediate Academy

 History

Age 45, Played for Queens Park & East Stirlingshire. Started coaching local amateur team while still playing. Continued as player coach at Junior Team Cumbernauld Utd. Joined Queens Park as Coach & spent 4 seasons there before joining Celtic in 2001

 

 Joined Celtic

 2001

 Qualification

 Youth License Diploma, SFA Coach Education Tutor, Level 3 in Children’s Coaching Pathway.

under-13 coaches

 

 Name             

 George McCluskey                              

 Age Group

 U13

 History

 George played for Celtic over a ten year spell from 1973 – 1983. During that time he made 218 appearances and scored 94 goals. George was one of the first players as a Bosman and moved to Leeds United. George also played for Hibernian, Hamilton and Kilmarnock. George was the first player Tommy Burns signed during his managerial career.

 Joined Celtic

 Season 1997 - 98

 Qualification

 Youth Level 1 Development Activities
 Youth Level 2 Coaching Youth Footballers
 Youth Level 3 Coaching In The Game

   

 Name           

Willie McNab                                                    

 Age Group

U13

 History


Playing:

Albion Rovers (2000 – 2003)

Coaching:

Albion Rovers (2001 – 2006)

Hibernian F.C. (2006)

Heart of Midlothian. (2006 – 2007)

Celtic. (2007 – Present)

 Joined Celtic

 April 2007

 Qualification

 Children’s Level 4

 Youth level 4

 Youth License

 SAQ preliminary Award

Under 14 Coaches


   

 Name

John Sludden                                      

 Age Group

 U14

 History

 

Celtic FC 80/83

Leeds Utd 83

St Johnstone 83/85

Airdrie 85/86

Ayr Utd 85/89

Kilmarnock 896/91

East Fife 91/93

Clydebank 92/93

Clyde 93/94

Stenhousemuir 93/95

League Apps 342

 Joined Celtic

 2001

 Qualification

 SFA Levels 1, 2, 3 + 4

 SAQ Badge

   

 Name              

 John Gallagher                                   

 Age Group

 U14

 History

After a playing career starting in 1989 with over 400 first team appearances in the Scottish lower divisions with Arbroath, Albion Rovers, Queen of the South, East Fife, Queens Park and Elgin became assistant manager with Dumbarton from 2004 until 2006, thereafter joined Celtic Youth Academy.

 Joined Celtic

2006 

 Qualification

 Level One – development activities certificate
Two – coaching youth football certificate

Three – coaching in the game certificate
Four – youth award
Physical preparation for youth footballers.

Under 15 Coaches
 

 Name              

Tom McCafferty                                    

 Age Group

U15

 History

 Player:
Airdrie, Kilmarnock, East Stirling, Falkirk, Stenhousemuir, Queen of the South.

 Coach:
Livingston, Motherwell.

 Joined Celtic

 June 2008

 Qualification

 Youth Licence Diploma



professional academy coaches

   

 Name           

 Miodrag Krivokadic   

 Age Group

 U17

 History

 
Miodrag joined Dundee United in 1988 - 1993 from Red Star Belgrade. He gained 5 international caps and picked up a Scottish Cup runner up medal in the 1991 final. After which he spent 3 years at Motherwell where he also had a 4 game spell as caretaker manager.

 Joined Celtic

 June 2008

 Qualification

 UEFA Pro Licence

   

 Name

 Bill Reside                                          

 Age Group

 U17 + U10

 History

 Before coming to the Celtic Youth Academy Bill had accumulated over 9 years experience working at Pro Youth Level at Motherwell, and during his last year there was designated the Player’s Welfare Officer.

Joined Celtic

 Summer 2008

 Qualification

 Youth Level 1 Development Activities
 Youth Level 2 Coaching Youth Footballers
 Youth Level 3 Coaching In The Game

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