Strive High Performance

Sinead has over 12 years’ experience coaching and teaching in professional academies and Internationally recognised schools, including working for the FA England Women National Teams. Her expert competencies include: Performance Football Coaching, Match Analysis, National Talent Identification & Scouting, Skill Acquisition, Contemporary Approaches to Player Development, Football Coaching Cultures, Strength & Conditioning, which all illustrate her wide range of skills as a Performance Coach. In order to meet your needs and expectations, Sinead can tailor bespoke training programmes to meet your requirements. By applying the principles of the FA Development Pathways, Sinead ensures her athletes receive a personalised and progressive model based on evidence-based approaches to self-directed learning and applied science.


*COACHING PHILOSOPHY*

A key component is creating autonomy-supportive learning environments, enhancing players' engagement, growth mindset, and self-directed learning attributes.

*QUALIFICATIONS*

- Qualified Football Coach with a Master of Science (MSc) in Performance Football Coaching (Distinction)

- Physical Education BA (Hons) With QTS

- Football Match Analysis and National Talent Identification & Scouting Qualification

- Fully insured, DBS checked with up to date Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Certificates

*PLAYING EXPERIENCE*

- Arsenal Ladies

- Brighton University

- Singapore Womens Premier League

*CAREER EXPERIENCE*

- FA Player Insights and Talent Reporter to support with the identification of players for England Women's National Teams as well as improving understanding of current players.

- Individual Development Coach at Fulham Ladies Football Club

- Director of Operations and Partnerships of a Football Academy in Singapore and led the youth development programmes to support female International footballers.

- Extensive teaching experience both in the UK and the International Baccalaureate (IB) school system in Singapore. Also held Pastoral Leadership responsibilities at the High School as Head of Grade 11 in addition to Head Coach of the Girls Football Program.