Kevin Maher

Experience

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  Various Clubs

  Aug 1992 - Feb 2015

  Professional Football Player

  • Bray Wanderers FC: 5 Appearances, Sep 2013 - Feb 2015• Dagenham & Redbridge FC: 18 Appearances, Aug 2011 - Jul 2013• Gillingham FC: 69 Appearances, Jul 2009 - May 2011• Oldham Athletic AFC: 32 Appearances, 1 Goal, Jul 2008 - Jul 2009• Gillingham FC (loan): 7 Appearances, Mar 2008 - May 2008• Southend United FC: 454 Appearances, 25 Goals, Jan 1998 - Jul 2008• Tottenham Hotspur FC: Trainee, Aug 1992 - Jan 1998Key Achievements✔ Captain of Southend United FC from 2002 to 2008✔ 2005/2006 EFL League One champion ✔ 2004/2005 EFL League Two Play-Off Final winner✔ 2005/2006 selected PFA League One Team of the Year ✔ 2004/2005 selected for PFA League Two Team of the Year✔ Won three Player of the Year awards at Southend United FC, in the EFL Championship✔ Capped for Irish Senior B team and represented Ireland U21 on four occasions Show less

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  Southend United FC

  Mar 2014 - May 2014

  U16/U18 Academy Coach

  • Managed and drove the performance and development of the club’s U16 and U18 squads• Planned, organised and delivered age-appropriate structured training sessions • Delivered training to individual players and collective squads• Proactively supported players along the development pathway• Facilitated their progression into higher age groups• Led on match day operations, including team selection, game analysis and tactical decision making• Held regular meetings with the players to discuss their development and set future learning goals Show less

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  Chelmsford FC

  Jul 2014 - May 2016

  Manager & Head Coach

  Manager: Jan 2016 - May 2016Head Coach: Jul 2014 - Jan 2016• Prepared, planned and established both short and long-term training objectives • Achieved these targets through detailed sessions and individual development programmes• Made contribution to all match day preparations, including tactical decision making and analysis• Responsible for player recruitment and talent identification • Oversaw player and staff budget• Introduced video analysis into the club’s coaching set-up • Enhanced players game understandingKey Achievements✔ Achieved 47% win ratio as Manager ✔ Successfully guided the team from relegation danger to mid-table✔ As Head Coach elevated team to a top six finish in 2014/2015 Show less

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  Southend United FC

  Nov 2015 - Jul 2019

  U23 Head Coach

  • Managed and drove the performance and development of the club’s U23 squad • Delivered training in line with the club’s philosophy and player pathway strategies• Devised and delivered first team and U23 training programme and schedule• Planned, prepared and delivered U23 coaching syllabus in accordance with EPPP guidelines• Utilised PMA system to;- update sessions- add fixtures- add player learning objectives - record player reviews• Liaised with Sports Science department regarding players who were promoted to the first team• Formulated a training plan to ensure they were more robust and resilient to cope with the step up• Appointed Caretaker Manager for a period in January 2018Key Achievements✔ Coached and developed 12 players from U23 team who made their first team debut✔ 3 became regulars✔ Won the Central League Cup in 2016 and 2018 Show less

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  Bristol Rovers Football Club (Official)

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2021

  First Team Coach

  • Plan, prepare and implement structured training sessions for the first team• Do so in coordination with other coaching staff • Ensure training is in line with the Manager’s objectives for the team and the club’s philosophy• Design and deliver coaching sessions tailored to individual players and specific team units • Do so to enhance their individual and team development• Ensure sessions meet the technical and tactical development requirements of the team• Lead tactical analysis sessions with players to provide them with constructive feedback• Responsible for opposition analysis prior to forthcoming fixtures• Identify key elements of their playing style• Contribute to management team meetings regarding;- specific game plan for opposition- squad selection - team selection- training plan for forthcoming matches Show less

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  Southend United Football Club

  Oct 2021 - now

  Head Coach