Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Marc Messina

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Seasoned Football Coach successful at helping youth and senior men's and women's players improve goalkeeping technique, agility, positioning, distribution and communication. Skilled at managing elite goalkeepers in the youth and senior space. Bringing many years of experience as a player and a goalkeeper coach.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Goalkeeper Coach

Northern Tigers FC
North Turramurra, NSW
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with other coaches across various age groups in order to develop a cohesive goalkeeper unit throughout the club.
  • Supervised warmup exercises before matches to ensure that goalkeepers were physically prepared for action.
  • Instructed goalkeepers on proper technique for middle 3rd shots, collapse dive, extension dive, high balls, dealing with crosses, 1v1s, positioning, covering space in behind, catching, throwing and various striking the ball techniques.
  • Developed goalkeeper-specific drills and activities to improve speed, agility and quickness, reflexes and ball handling according to an explicit and systematic periodised plan.
  • Mentored and encouraged all goalkeepers to espouse Responsibility, Respect and Resilience both on and off the pitch.
  • Taught goalkeepers how to effectively communicate with defenders in order to coordinate defensive efforts.
  • Promoted competition and fostered camaraderie amongst the youth, senior men and senior women goalkeepers at the club.
  • Discussed tactics with head coaches prior to each match in order to plan out defensive and attacking organisation involving the goalkeeper.
  • Assessed player performance after each match in order to provide feedback regarding areas needing improvement.
  • Analysed game footage of opposing teams to determine strategies for upcoming matches.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their children's progress in order to keep them informed about any issues or successes.

Education

Bachelor of Education Primary (Graduate Entry) - Education

Macquarie University
Macquarie Park
11-2016

Bachelor of Science - Anatomy, Physiology And Neuroscience

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
11-2013

Skills

  • Tactical Awareness
  • Video analysis
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Motivation
  • Youth Development

Affiliations

  • Metro League / SAP coach 2010 - 2023
  • Youth Goalkeeper Coach 2010 - 2022
  • Head Goalkeeper Coach 2023 - present

Certification

  • FA / AFC C Diploma
  • FA / AFC Foundations of Goalkeeping
  • FA / AFC Goalkeeping B Diploma (currently undertaking)

References

  • Jason Eagar - Northern Tigers Technical Director - 0402429727
  • Davide Del Giovine - Melbourne Victory A League Mens Head Goalkeeper Coach - 04065090910

Timeline

Head Goalkeeper Coach

Northern Tigers FC
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Education Primary (Graduate Entry) - Education

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Science - Anatomy, Physiology And Neuroscience

University of Sydney
Marc Messina