James McPake
Coach
- Date Joined: 13th June 2017
A natural leader and established centre back who has experience playing in Scotland, England, European competition and on the international stage under several highly regarded managers.
An intelligent and tactically astute player who has successfully began the transition into coaching and player development, making key contributions at both U20 and 1st team level at current club Dundee FC.
A driven and forward thinking professional who is able to provide a positive presence both on and off the pitch, effectively organising a defence while providing strong leadership and mentoring in the dressing room.
Due to suffering a serious injury James has used the time to gather valuable coaching experience with the youth team and also in a first team environment.
An intelligent and tactically astute player who has successfully began the transition into coaching and player development, making key contributions at both U20 and 1st team level at current club Dundee FC.
A driven and forward thinking professional who is able to provide a positive presence both on and off the pitch, effectively organising a defence while providing strong leadership and mentoring in the dressing room.
Due to suffering a serious injury James has used the time to gather valuable coaching experience with the youth team and also in a first team environment.
Qualifications/Accreditation
UEFA
Pro Licence (Pending)
2018UEFA
A Licence
2016UEFA
B Licence
2009
Career History
Dundee FC
Head of Professional Programme
2018 – PresentDundee FC
U20/1st Team Coach
2014 – 2018
Irish Football Association
Player
2012 – 2015
Hibernian FC
Player
2012 – 2014
Coventry City FC
Player
2009 – 2012
Livingston FC
Player
2000 – 2009
Greenock Morton FC
Player (Loan)
2006 – 2006Dundee FC
Player
2014 – Present
Key Achievements
- Captained Hibernian to the final of the 2011/12 Scottish Cup final, scoring against local rivals Hearts
- Won Dundee’s 2014/15 Player of the Year award
- Won the 2011/12 Hibernian TV Player of the Year award despite arriving at the club halfway through the season
- Won the 2006/07 Supporters’ Player of the Year and club Young Player of the Year awards at Livingston
- Won the Coventry City Former Players Association Player of the Year Award following a superb 2009/10 season
- Helped Hibernian reach the final of the 2012/13 Scottish Cup for the second successive season
- Played in the Europa League with Hibernian in the 2013/14 qualifying stages against Swedish side Malmö FF
- Part of the highly successful Livingston youth setup that produced several future international players including Robert Snodgrass, Leigh Griffiths and Graham Dorrans
