Chris Docherty Email & Phone Number

Glasgow, Gb

Creating and delivering course module content for Real Madrid University on Elite Club Development and Sporting Directorship

- Assisted Author Ivan Kepcija with development of Croatian Football Federation Development Curriculum (Number 1 Player Development in World Per Capita according to 2017 study)Delivering Club Strategy, Coach Education, Methodology Seminars & Curriculum Development to Elite Professional Clubs and Programs across 4 Continents

Worked as a fixed-term consultant for Sport Republic Group.Leading a project on the detailed analysis of future Head Coach options for the Group-owned clubs (Southampton, Valenciennes, Goztepe).

Guiding football operations - development and implementation of the club’s football philosophy, methodology, recruitment strategy & academy strategy

- Day to day working on developing the 1st Team Game Model & Tactical Approach - Working on the medium to long-term development of an aligned (Academy through 1st Team) Dundee United DNA, Methodology and playing style by coordinating with the Sporting Director, Head of Recruitment & Academy Director- Working on the strategic development of the club including Innovation Projects, Youth Development Methodology & Player/Staff Recruitment - Supporting in the alignment between different segments of the club - Supporting with staff education projects and IDPs- Club achieved European qualification for the first time in 10 years while featuring 15 Academy Players

Samara Metropolitan Area

Joined an ambitious project as the Sporting Director, but left after 6 months due to the war in UkraineGuiding football operations - development and implementation of the club’s football philosophy, methodology, recruitment strategy & academy strategy

Involved in Various Aspects of Club Development:Supporting Sporting Director with the following functions:- Representing Hajduk globally on Recruitment matters, speaking with other clubs and agents- Assisting in the development of long-term club strategy & methodology- Identification & interview of potential Head Coach options- Supporting with staff management & club culture developmentAssistant to 1st Team Head Coach including Leading on following areas:- Scouting Future Opponents & Preparing Tactical Recommendations & Team Selection Suggestions- Providing in-game feedback to Head Coach on tactical issues- Meeting with 1st Team Players individually to review performance, provide feedback and set goals for futureSupporting the Academy (Ranked 8th Best in Europe in 2020 in Player Productivity) with the following:- Delivery of Coach Education & Methodology Seminars- Providing Communication link between Academy staff and 1st Team/Sporting Director

- Government backed project to develop Elite footballers in China- Working in partnership with Technical Director Tony Carr MBE - Responsible for Methodology Development, Education & Management of Staff

- Coaching & Development of Most Talented Youth Players in Scotland- Supporting with National Teams Opposition Scouting & Post Match Analysis