Head of Childrens at Dundee United FC | Academy Coach | Advanced Children’s Licence Holder
Joined March 2012
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Creating experiences kids will remember forever regardless of their football journey
🦁 Inspiring the next generation of talent
Our new U10s had the opportunity to visit the #DUFC Training Centre to meet their first-team heroes before beginning their Academy journey 🤝✍️
Tough week saying bye to some incredible people
Proud of what we have achieved at the club and couldn’t have done it without the amazing staff, supportive parents & players
Lots of ups and downs but will always looks back on my time at DUFC with pride
Onto new job Monday
Brilliant day yesterday at our 2016 Festival
Great to see so many kids enjoying the game, competing against some top clubs and pushing themselves out their comfort zone
Thanks to all the clubs for coming and to our U16 players who were our match officials for the day
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Tough decision for me but work / life balance important
Have loved my time at the club and a great role for someone to take on and drive the Foundation Phase even further
Still around for another 4 weeks then onto @ActiveSchAngus
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Great to have AM Soccer along to our 3v3 festival on Friday night
Great experience for all the players in a fun and exciting environment
Maximum touches and problem solving for all the players
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AM Soccer players recently took part in a 3v3 tournament at the @DUFCAcademy.
A fantastic environment for small-sided games, packed with plenty of touches, problem solving, goals, and excitement. 🤩
Huge thanks to Dundee United for having us along! 🤝
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🛣️ Our Additional Games Programme is up and running for 2025, with three age groups travelling to Sunderland for some entertaining cross-border friendlies!
We’d like to thank everyone at the Academy of Light for the invite and their hospitality across the weekend 🤝
Well done boys ⬛️🟧
@DUFCAcademy Player of the Month
Congratulations to Jayden Clunie & Lyall O’Donnell who have been awarded the November Player of the Month
Both players have been consistently impactful both on and off the pitch. Their attitude towards their development has been exemplary
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🏴 #DUFC’s Kai Hutchinson has been selected to represent #SCO15s this month as they clash with Serbia, Greece and Slovakia in Stara Pazova
Congratulations, Kai 👏
#SCO15s | James Grady will lead a 20-strong squad to Serbia to play in a friendly tournament against the hosts, Greece and Slovakia.
Tap below to read more ⤵️
#YoungTeam
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August Academy Players of the Month:
Childrens Section - Conley McClymont
Youth Section - Jamie Forrest
Both players have excelled this month both on and off the pitch and all of the staff are very proud of their achievements
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Brilliant experience for some of our @DUFCAcademy 2012s & 2013s today playing in the @CityJuniors2005 Cup
Semi finalists after some amazing performances against Blackburn, Sunderland, Carlisle & Newcastle
Creating memories as well as pushing them out their comfort zone ⬛️🟧
Opportunities for 2014 & 2015 grassroots teams to play against our 2015 & 2016 pre academy teams
Any 2014 (vs our 2015s) or 2015 (vs our 2016s) coaches please email me with any dates you are interested in
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🦁 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 @DUFCAcademy
#DUFC are delighted to announce we have maintained our CAS Elite Status for the 2024/25 season
Read more ⤵️ bit.ly/4b5KB8S
ALT The CAS Elite under 18 squad going through their paces at Foundation Park
ALT Owen Stirton celebrates after scoring in a CAS Elite u18s match against Hamilton Accies at Tannadice
Over 60 coaches attending @DUFCAcademy open night tonight from grassroots clubs across Scotland
Sharing sessions, ideas and discussing how the sessions could be implemented back at the grassroots clubs
Great to see so many coaches involved
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What a few days for our 2014 group playing Manchester United emerging talent squads and academy teams across 2 days
Valuable experiences for them on and off the pitch! Most importantly memories they have for life
Thanks to @AdamMcwilliam for making it happen 🤝⬛️🟧
As part of our Additional Games Programme @DUFCAcademy our 2014 group had an amazing experience with a trip down south to play against @ManUtd
Thank you for hosting 🤝
#DUFC | #DUFCAcademy
Over 50 coaches signed up already to our open night at the childrens section sessions
Good opportunity to gain some new ideas for your sessions 🟧⬛️
Grassroots Coach Open Night - Monday 10th June
We would like to invite coaches to attend one of our childrens section sessions to gather new ideas & share good practice. Ideal for 2018 - 2012 coaches but open to anyone
To sign up click the link below
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April @DUFCAcademy Player of the Month
Childrens Section - Cairn Allan & Oliver McPherson
Youth Section - Brodie Lee
Each of the players have went over and above to improve themselves and others through out the academy
Everyone is very proud of them 🟠⚫️
