James McDonaugh

Experience

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  BLACKHORSE FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD

  Jul 1996 - May 2003

  Office Staff
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  Hibernian FC (Official)

  Jun 2000 - Dec 2005

  Academy Coach

  Coaching different age groups under Academy Director John Park.For 6 years whilst continuing my own part time football career I worked as a Part Time Academy Coach being involved at various levels from Under 11 to Under 15. During this time I have worked with a number of players who have went on to be full internationals, including Scott Brown and Steven Fletcher.

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  Blackhorse Finance

  May 2003 - Jun 2006

  Worked as a Training Consultant within the Operations Training Department.My responsibilities included delivering stand up training solutions such as New start induction and designing and delivering tailored Debt Recovery training and coaching sessions. Led a team of vehicle recovery consultants staff to ensure business and quality targets were met on a daily basis. Responsible for staff appraisals, monitoring performance and agreeing development goals to improve individual and business performance.

  • Learning & Development Consultant

    Nov 2005 - Jun 2006

  • Team Leader

    May 2003 - Nov 2005
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  East Fife Football Club

  Jan 2006 - May 2006

  Head of Youth Development

  Working in partnership with the First Team Manager I was responsible for the coaching and development of the Under 19s. The main emphasis was trying to progress the Youth Players to First Team level.

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  Gretna Football Club

  Jun 2006 - Nov 2006

  Head U17 Coach & Edinburgh Community Coach

  I worked with Academy Director David Holdsworth and Assistant Danny Lennon. I was responsible for the recruitment and coaching of the clubs U17 Academy Team. Part of my role was to develop from scratch a community program in Edinburgh and to raise the clubs profile. My time with Gretna was cut short due to the unfortunate circumstance of the club going into Administration.

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  Multi Sports Coaching

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

  Proprietor

  Worked as a freelance coach working with employers such as the SFA, Coerver Coaching , Lothian Schools including tailoring coaching for St Nicholas Special School for the disabled. I also designed, organised, marketed and delivered School Holiday training camps for Edinburgh School Children

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  Dunfermline Athletic FC

  Jan 2007 - May 2007

  Assistant Under 19 Coach & Under 17 Coach

  I worked as Assistant Under 19 coach to Hamish French and under Academy Manager Jim Moffat. I was also the Head Coach of the Dunfermline Athletic Under 17 Youth Team.

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  Football clubs

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2010

  Further Football Experience

  • Hibernian FC: Grassroots Coordinator, Jun 2007 - Jun 2010• Dunfermline Athletic FC: Assistant U19 Coach & U17 Coach, Jan 2007 - May 2007• Gretna FC: U17 Head Coach & Edinburgh Community Coach, Jun 2006 - Nov 2006• East Fife FC: Head of Youth Development, Jan 2006 - May 2006• Hibernian FC: Academy Coach, Jun 2000 - Dec 2005

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  Hibernian Football Club

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2014

  Head of Academy Coaching

  • Managed all Academy coaching staff• Responsible for the design and implementation of the Academy Strategy• Designed and implemented a coaching curriculum for the Academy• Contributed to the development of elite players• Oversaw and led the U20 squad• Responsible for all areas of coaching, player development, and match preparation• Led high-quality training sessions• Carried out meticulous preparation for SPFL U20 League matches• Delivered technical sessions, video analysis sessions, and fitness sessions • Utilised heart rate monitors in partnership with the club’s Sports Science Department• Contributed to decision-making processes regarding the retention or release of U20 players• Assisted with first team duties on match days, including analysis and warm-up routinesKey Achievements○ Contributed to the progression of Academy players into the first team environment: on average, three to four players made their first team debuts each season○ 2009 SPL and Scottish Youth Cup winners○ Achieved three consecutive third-place finishes in the SPFL U20 League○ Eight-time East of Scotland Shield winners, 2014 East of Scotland League Cup winners, and 2013 and 2014 Foyle Cup winners Show less

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  Falkirk Football Club

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2017

  Assistant Manager

  • Assisted and supported the Manager with all aspects of coaching and match preparation• Organised, planned, and delivered high-quality technical and tactical coaching sessions • Designed and devised Individual Player Development Plans (IDPs)• These incorporated short- and long-term targets• Participated in management team meetings regarding team selection and game plans• Made tangible contributions on match days• Ensured players understood their roles in game plans• Delivered motivational talks, and was involved with in-game tactical decisions• Contributed to player recruitment and talent identification processesKey Achievements✓ 2014/15: Progressed to the Scottish Cup Final despite being in the second-tier SPFL Championship✓ 2015/16: Finished second in the SPFL Championship✓ Reached the SPFL Premiership Play-Off Final✓ 2016/17: Placed second in the SPFL Championship✓ Qualified for the SPFL Premiership Play-Offs, reaching the semi-final Show less

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  Edinburgh City FC

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2021

  Manager

  • Led on all aspects of first team operations• Devised, designed, and delivered a possession-based playing philosophy for the first team• Planned, prepared, and led coaching sessions which were aligned with the playing philosophy• Ensured coaching staff were aware of the playing philosophy • Ensured they implemented it in every training session• Identified and established short- and long-term training objectives• Worked towards achieving these targets• Analysed opposition teams to identify key elements of their playing style• This included strengths and weaknesses to exploit• Made tangible contributions to all match day preparations• Contributed to tactical decision-making and game analysis• Led player recruitment processes; identified potential recruits• Conducted negotiations, and completed signings• Liaised with and worked in conjunction with the Board of Directors• Did so to ensure the club’s continued progressionKey Achievements✓ Appointed Manager in October 2017✓ Successfully guided the club clear of relegation to retain its SPFL League Two status✓ Improved points per game average from 0.86 to 1.86 to 2.04 over my tenure as Manager✓ Achieved a win rate of 55% over 143 games, losing only 38 games across all competitions✓ 2018/19: Finished third in SPFL League Two to qualify for the promotion play-offs✓ 2019/20: Finished second in SPFL League Two ✓ Led the club to its first-ever national cup semi-final in the SPFL Challenge Cup✓ Progressed to the Fourth Round of the Scottish Cup✓ This was the furthest the club has ever been in the competition✓ Handed first team debuts to 14 teenagers during my tenure as Manager✓ Led the Academy, which had over 1,000 children playing on a weekly basis Show less

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  Hibernian Football Club

  Aug 2021 - now

  Head of Academy Professional Phase

  • Oversee and lead all aspects of the coaching programme for the Academy Professional Phase• Manage and guide coaches within the Academy’s Professional Phase• Support U15 and U16 players transitioning into full-time professional football• Design and implement a Periodised Coaching Programme for the Academy Professional Phase • This was for the U15 and U16 squads• Plan, prepare, and lead coaching sessions with the U15 and U16 squads• Devise and deliver technical and tactical coaching sessions and training routines• Lead on match days, including in age-group tournaments• Responsible for team selection and in-game tactical decisions• Contribute to decision-making processes relating to the retention or release of players• Liaise with the Head of Academy regarding the development and progression of players• Maintain communication channels with parents and guardians• Meet regularly with players to discuss their development and set future goals and targetsKey Achievements✓ Developed ten players who have gone on to represent their countries at the international level✓ Four players progressed through the Academy to make their first team debuts at Hibernian FC✓ Over 20 players within the Professional Phase have made the transition to full-time football✓ 2022 Foyle Cup winners with the 2007 age group✓ 2021 Club Academy Scotland Cup finalists with the U16 squad Show less