COACH TALK: Dennis Hortin

Feb 01, 15 COACH TALK: Dennis Hortin

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This week I’ve gone Nordic, I’m speaking to Swedish Coach Dennis Hortin from AIK Alvsjo. Dennis has some very forward thinking  and progressive views on player development. This possibly the longest and most informative interview I have done. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to him. Let’s Start > DH: This is by...

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COACHTALK: Johnny McKinstry

Oct 20, 14 COACHTALK: Johnny McKinstry

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Johnny is qualified at the highest level in Europe and America, holding  an Academy Managers’ Licence (English FA); Premier Diploma (NSCAA); and UEFA ‘A’ Coaching Licence (IFA) as well as a range of other academic and professional qualifications. He was Head Coach of the Sierra Leone National Men’s...

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COACH TALK: Pedro Dias (Sporting FC Toronto)

Sep 10, 14 COACH TALK: Pedro Dias (Sporting FC Toronto)

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This week I spoke to former Sporting player Pedro Dias (CHIQUINHO). Pedro is the Technical Director at Sporting FC Academy Toronto. Pedro a former professional footballer who retired due to injury after 15 years in the game. Pedro has been coaching for over 10 years in Portugal, the USA and Canada. TCD: Talk to me about your love...

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CoachTalk: Ray Power

May 21, 14 CoachTalk: Ray Power

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This week I spoke with Irish Coach Ray Power. Another Irish Coach making his way across the water. Ray is a 31-year old, A Licence football coach. Although from Waterford, Ireland he is currently based in Nottingham, England. He is currently working as an Academy Manager full-time with under-19 players at Conference/Football League...

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COACHTALK: Footblogball with Jesus Enrigue Gutierrez Major ‘Guti’

This is an interview by Mark O’Sullivan with Jesus Gutierrez. Guti is educated at the highest level within the framework of the Spanish Football Federation. He worked for 5 years at the Real Madrid academy as head coach for the U 14- U 16 teams and is currently an instructor for coach education with the Madrid Football...

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COACHTALK: Anthony O’Neill

Anthony is a football coach back living in Ireland, having spent some time abroad. I caught up with him last weekend at the Multi directional Workshop with Mike Antoniades at the NDSL Development Centre. In this brilliant insight into the Ajax philosophy; Anthony talks about how they implement the methodology both in Holland and...

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COACHTALK: Austin Speight

I met up with Austin Speight again to find out how Coerver is going in Ireland. Austin Speight is a UEFA A qualified coach and the Ireland Director of Coerver Coaching. He has worked at the highest level in England since age 28 as a coach & has worked with some of the games biggest names inc David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Joe...

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