Maxi McCann

Experience

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  Various Clubs

  Jan 1995 - now

  Management & Coaching Positions

  Technical Director of Metropolitan Girls League 2016 - present- Over seeing the coaching - Insuring players get the right coachingGlenville Football club 2016 - present- Assistant managerDublin Institute of Technology 2015 - present - ManagerDublin Bus FC: • 1st Team Manager; 2011 - Present• Technical Director; 1999 - 2001Athlone FC:• Assistant Manager; 2010Cherry Orchard FC:• U14 Premier Squad Manager; 2006 - 2007• Senior Teams Coach; 2006 - 2007Lourdes Celtic FC:• U9 Premier Squad Manager; 2006 - 2008• U14 Premier Squad Manager; 2004 - 2008• U13 - U16 Premier Squad Manager; 2004 - 2006• U14 Premier - U18 Super Squad Manager; 2003 - 2004Dublin City FC:• U21 Manager; 2002 - 2003Dublin City University:• Head Coach; 2000 - 2005St Francis FC• 1st Team Coach; 2001 - 2002Swords Celtic FC• Technical Director; 1999 - 2006Collinstown Park FC• U14 - U18 Boys & Girls Manager; 1996Neilston Rangers FC:• Technical Director & U13 Manager; 1995 - 1998 Show less

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  Football Association of Ireland

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1997

  U14 National Team Coach

  • Worked with the players in national training camps prior to competitive and friendly fixtures• Ensured sessions were intensive, challenging and enjoyable to make the most of limited time available• Scouted available players and assessed their capabilities prior to squad selection• Liaised with other national coaches on team and player progression

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  Bohemians FC

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  U21 Manager

  • Oversaw the entire training and playing schedule of the squad and led the team during match day• Coordinated training sessions, analysed the opposition, and liaised with the backroom team• Managed the scouting and recruitment process, identifying players that could improve the team• Presented a professional presence on the club’s behalf in all relations with the media and community

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  Football Association of Ireland

  Jan 2007 - now

  Worked as the U14 Emerging Talent Regional Manager and the U11 Emerging Talent Manager for the Dublin District Schoolboy League.• Tailored coaching sessions to the specific needs of the players in order to enhance their development • Worked on and off the pitch to produce not only talented football players, but well-rounded individuals• Designed sessions based on improving fundamental aspects of the game• Balanced each session’s focus between technique, physicality and mentality• Remained aware of the development targets in place• Worked with other coaches to deliver a coordinated programme• Upheld the highest levels of professionalism when working with young players Show less

  • Coach Education Tutor

    Jan 1996 - now

  • Emerging Talent Manager

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
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  Manchester United

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Soccer Schools Head Coach

  • Coordinated the activities of the Soccer School's coaches and managed administrative tasks • Maintained an enjoyable and holistic learning environment focused on the well being of participants• Personally led sessions with the players to in line with the Manchester United development strategy• Worked with club ambassadors to maintain the standards of the school

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  Shamrock Rovers FC

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  U20 Assistant Manager

  • Worked with the U20 Manager to coach and prepare the players for competitive fixtures• Ensured that the team was playing and progressing in line with the club's style and targets

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  Smarter Soccer

  Jan 2012 - now

  Director

  Smarter Soccer was a self-owned business which delivered coaching sessions to various grassroots and elite club coaches. • Coordinated soccer programmes and coach education workshops in schools and clubs• Provided technical input to all workshops using wealth of experience in the game• Oversaw all administrative, marketing, financial and sales responsibilities

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  Metropolitan Girls League

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2018

  Technical Director

  Implementation of MGL strategy. Coordinating the Development of the MGL players.Ensuring the development of MGL coaches.Designing and implementing coaching plan.Brand development, web site traffic growth.