Stephen Bermingham Email & Phone Number

Cork, Ie

• U19 Manager 2022 - Present • U15 Manager: 2020 - 2022• U19 Manager: May 2015 - Aug 2018__________• Manage and drive the performance and development of the club’s U15 squad• Previously managed the U19 squad• Did so by implementing forward-thinking, age-group coaching programmes• Ensured these were in line with Cork City FC's ethos and vision• Planned, prepared and delivered creative coaching sessions and training • Focused these on the technical and tactical enhancement of players• Ensure all sessions are in line with the club’s player development strategies• Lead on match days for team competing in the FAI National League• Responsible for team selection and implementation of game plan • Ensure players are confident to express themselves on the pitch• Contribute to player recruitment and talent identification processes• Proactively support players along the development pathway • Facilitate their progression into higher age groups• Hold regular meetings with the players to discuss their progress • Set future learning goalsKey Achievements✔ U19 squad won the FAI National League and FAI National Cup✔ U19 squad qualified for the UEFA Youth League✔ They were the first club from the Republic of Ireland to do so✔ Progressed to the Second Round of the UEFA Youth League✔ Defeated HJK Helsinki in the first round prior to being knocked out by AS Roma

• Design and deliver lesson plans across the Physical Education and History curriculum• Oversee the coaching and development of multiple teams across various sportsKey Achievements✔ Hold Assistant Principle position✔ Specific focus on coordinating wellbeing activities for students and staff✔ Won two All-Ireland competitions

• Member of the coaching staff on the Football Association of Ireland’s elite programme • Developed players in the national association’s U12 to U16 age-group squads• Devised, designed and implemented age-appropriate coaching sessions• Ensured these were in line with the programme’s philosophy • Also ensured they were in line with the FAI’s player development strategies• Worked with the most promising age-group players within Ireland • Contributed to their continued development • Did so through the delivery of a creative coaching programme• Led Ireland Development Squads in tournaments, at home and abroad• Contributed to talent identification processes and the selection of players • This was for Ireland age-group squads• Created an engaging and positive learning environment • Ensured players were motivated to improve and developKey Achievements✔ Performed coaching duties for the U16 squad for their international against Germany✔ Coached Irish Development Squads in international tournaments

• Managed and drove the coaching and development of the U19 squad • Implemented a creative coaching programme• Devised and developed a comprehensive coaching programme• Ensured this was in line with the club’s philosophy, ethos and vision• Managed the U19 squad in competitive fixtures• Responsible for team selection• Implemented the game plan and effective match strategies • Ensured the players felt confident to play at their best• Supported the players technical, tactical and physical progression • Did so through an engaging coaching and fitness programme• Held regular meetings with the players to discuss their development • Set future learning goals and targets• Supported players on their progression through the age-group squads • Ultimately guided players into a first team environmentKey Achievements✔ Qualified for the knockout phase of the FAI National League

Postgraduate Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Bed Physical Education & Sports Studies

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