Stephen Constantine MSc.

Experience

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  Various Clubs

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2019

  International Managerial Experience

  • India: National Team Head Coach, 2015 - 2019• Rwanda: National Team Head Coach, 2014 - 2015• Sudan: National Team Head Coach, 2009 - 2010• Malawi: National Team Head Coach, 2007 - 2008• India: National Team Head Coach, 2002 - 2005• Nepal: National Team Head Coach, 1999 - 2001_______________________________________________________Key Achievements, India:✔ Gave 49 Indian players their full international debut✔ Contributed to the development of players including;- Rowlin Borges- Ashique Kuruniyan- Gurpreet Singh - Udanata Singh✔ 2019 defeated Thailand 4-1 in the group stage of the AFC Asian Cup✔ This was India’s first win in the finals for 55 years✔ 2018 South Asian Cup runners-up✔ Participated with the U23 team in the competition✔ 2018 led India from 176th to 96th place in the FIFA World Rankings✔ This was their highest position in 40-years✔ 2018 Intercontinental Cup winners✔ 2018 qualified for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup finals✔ 2017/18 guided India to a historic 14 game unbeaten run✔ 2017 Tri-Nation Tournament champions✔ 2016 awarded Best Developing Football Nation in Asia✔ 2015 South Asian Championship winners✔ 2004/05 Silver Medal winners at the African/Asian GamesKey Achievements, Rwanda:✔ 2014/15 progressed to African Nations Cup qualifiers ✔ Led Rwanda from 135 to historic high of 64 in FIFA World RankingsKey Achievements, Nepal:✔ Silver Medal winners in the South Asian Football Federation Championships Show less

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  FIFA

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2023

  Elite Coaching Panel Member/ Coach Instructor

  • Help shape football governing body FIFA’s coaching philosophy • Do so as member of Elite Coaching Panel• As a Coach Instructor work in conjunction with national associations • Implement tailored coaching programmes• Implement Youth Development programmes • Implement courses focusing on systems, tactics and technical aspects• Work with coaches to enhance their development • Enhance the development of football within their country

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  Football clubs

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2021

  Head Coach / Sporting Director / FIFA Instructor

  • Pafos FC, Cyprus: Head Coach, 2021• Apollon FC, Greece: Assistant Manager, 2013 - 2014• Ethnikos, Cyprus: Head Coach, 2012 - 2013• Nea Salamina FC, Cyprus: Head Coach, 2010 - 2012• APEP FC, Cyprus: Head Coach, 2010• Millwall FC: First Team Coach, 2005 - 2006• AFC Bournemouth: Academy Coach, 2000 - 2001________________________________________________________• Displayed discipline, strong work ethic and attention to detail • Did so to create a highly efficient learning environment for players• Utilised innovative and inventive coaching methods • Did so to develop exciting and attack minded styles of play• Planned and implemented technical and tactical coaching sessions • Ensured there was a pathway for player progression from academy to the first team • Contributed to player development process • Did so through tried and trusted coaching methods work on training pitch• Utilised communication and man management skillset • Enabled players to perform at their optimum level• Conducted rigorous due diligence towards player acquisition • Enhanced player recruitment and talent identification process• Proven ability to enhance on-field performance of teams regardless of budget available________________________________________________________Key Achievements:✔ Led Pafos FC to their highest points tally in top division history✔ Won eight games out of my first 13✔ This was after the club had won only one out of their previous 12 ✔ Retained top flight status in the Cypriot Premier League with Ethnikos FC✔ Guided Nea Salamina FC to promotion to the Cypriot Premier League ✔ Finished fifth place the following season Show less

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  East Bengal FC

  Jul 2022 - May 2023

  Head Coach

  • Displayed discipline, strong work ethic and attention to detail • Created a highly efficient learning environment for players• Utilised innovative and inventive coaching methods• Developed exciting and attack minded styles of play• Planned, prepared and implemented technical and tactical coaching sessions• Ensured there was a pathway for player progression from academy to the first team • Contributed to player development process through coaching methods and training • Utilised communication and man management skillset • Enabled players to perform at their optimum level• Conducted rigorous due diligence towards player acquisition• Enhanced player recruitment and talent identification process• Proven ability to enhance on-field performance of teams regardless of playing budget Key Achievements✔ Led East Bengal Club to their highest number of wins in the competition (6 wins)✔ Did so in the clubs third seson in the Indian Super League✔ Scored their most goals in an Indian Super League campaign (21 goals)✔ Amassed their most points in an Indian Super League campaign (19 points)✔ Cleiton Silva was the joint highest goalscorer in the 2022/23 season (12 goals)✔ Named Manager of the Week three times in the 2022/23 Indian Super League season✔ Mahesh Naorem got his first International call up to the Indian National team✔ He was the first player from East Bengal FC to be selected since 2019 Show less

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  Pakistan Football Federation

  Sept 2023 - now

  • Head Coach Pakistan Men's National Team

    Sept 2023 - now

  • National Team Head Coach Pakistan

    Sept 2023 - Nov 2024