Paul Weir
Head Youth Football Coach
- Date Joined: 1st March 2021
-I am organized and disciplined and my drive to succeed and learn as a coach is really important to me and my constant willingness to learn from other coaches and coaching courses can only improve me to be a better coach and good role model to my players.
-Experienced individual who has worked in Scotland and USA with both boys and girls premier programs, both full time and part time, averaging 12-15 hours coaching per week.
-I have good communication skills, capable of working in a team environment, organized on and off the field, planning and also have experience in video analysis.
-I was part of building a new premier club organization in New York, which gave me a lot of responsibility both with administrative role and player development.
- I am very open minded with a desire to succeed and gain as much experience and knowledge as possible, which I will continue to do with my coach education.
Qualifications/Accreditation
United Soccer Coaches
Director of Coaching Diploma
2021
Scottish Football Association
Physical Preparation (Children)
2021Scottish Football Association
Children’s Coaching License
2021Scottish Football Association
Managing Children’s Wellbeing
2021Scottish Football Association
Mental Health in Scottish Football
2021
USSF
Grassroots D Licence Instructor
2021
UEFA
C Certificate Youth & Senior
2021
Soccer Analyst Level 1: Game Analysis
2020
Coerver Coaching
Youth Diploma
2020Scottish Football Association
Physical Preparation (Youth/Adult)
2020Scottish Football Association
Scouting Licence
2015Scottish Football Association
Youth Pathway Level 1.3
2015Scottish Football Association
Futsal Award
2015
Career History
Hibernian Ladies FC
Academy Coach
2021 – Present
Boroughmuir Thistle Ladies FC
Academy Coach
2021 – Present
North Star Premier Soccer
Head of Youth Development / Head Youth Coach
2019 – 2021
Global Premier Soccer
Director of Coaching Girls / Youth Coach
2016 – 2019
Edinburgh City FC
Youth Coach
2013 – 2015
Key Achievements
- Helped to start / build a new premier club program in New York.
- Coached in final 4 New York State Cup
- Coached players to the level to become college NCAA players.
- Coached players at GPS New York who went to residential training with Bayern Munich FC Youth Academy
