The U18 Head Coach at New York City FC (NYCFC) is responsible for leading the development, preparation, and performance of the U18 squad, pushing our top talents into the senior environment (MLS and MLSNP) in alignment with the club’s Player Development Model. The role demands a coach who can foster an ecological approach to pedagogy, ensuring players learn and develop within realistic game-based contexts. Additionally, the U18 Head Coach will work multidisciplinary across all departments—including Sports Science, Medical, Analysis, and Psychology—to create a holistic development environment that maximizes individual and team potential. Showing the capacity to maximize all players capacities and develop players to the highest level in the world.
 
WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Implement NYCFC’s Game model at the U18 level, ensuring a seamless transition to the senior team(s) (MLS & MLSNP).
• Design and execute training sessions that align with an ecological approach to player learning and decision-making.
• Promote self-organization and adaptability in players by integrating realistic game scenarios into training.