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PDP Lead Coach (U18s)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Academy Coaching department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of PDP Lead Coach. This is an excellent role for someone who is passionate and committed to delivering high quality coaching.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Deliver and implement a high-quality Professional Development Phase (PDP) coaching programme aligned to the Club’s Playing Style, Coaching Philosophy, and Academy Performance Plan.
  • Plan, deliver, and review training sessions and matchdays, ensuring clear objectives, consistent playing principles, and appropriate development opportunities for all players.
  • Lead on the creation, monitoring, and evaluation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs), using data, video analysis, and performance insights to support player progression.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff (coaching, goalkeeping, medical, and performance teams) to ensure a holistic, aligned approach to player and team development.
  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

Qualifications/Experience:

Essential:

  • UEFA A Licence
  • FA Advanced Youth Award
  • Up to date EFAiF or BFAS Qualification
  • Up to date FA Safeguarding Children Workshop
  • Experience of working within Academy football

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

  • Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Enhanced family friendly leave policies
  • Pension Scheme with Royal London
  • Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
  • Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.   
  • The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
  • A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.
Leandro Carbone

Licenciado en Actividad Física (Universidad del Salvador) y Especialista en Fisiología del Ejercicio (Universidad Nacional de La Plata). Cuenta con dos maestrías internacionales: MSc. Strength and Conditioning (University of Greenwich) y MSc. Complex Systems in Sports (Universitat de Barcelona).

Está certificado por la National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) como Certified Performance and Sports Scientist (CPSS), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) y Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Además, se desempeña como docente en la Universidad del Salvador.

Actualmente es CEO de Comunidad LIFT y NSCA Manager LATAM, liderando proyectos de formación y desarrollo profesional en ciencias del deporte. También se desempeña como Director of Data Science & Performance Innovation en Utah Soccer (Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals y Real Monarchs), donde lidera la estrategia de innovación, análisis de datos y sistemas de rendimiento a nivel organizacional.

Ha ocupado roles destacados como Coordinador de Rendimiento en la Selección Mexicana de Fútbol y Sports Scientist en HUDL, integrando ciencia aplicada, tecnología y metodología contemporánea en el alto rendimiento.