Alan Kershaw Named As International Development Coach & Adviser
10 September, 2009
Atlético Andalucía CF is pleased to announce that Alan Kershaw has officially joined the club as Atlético Andalucía CF's International Development Coach and Adviser.
Kershaw a native of the UK, has had a productive career as a player with Preston North End, Dundee United, Sydney City and IFK Malmo.
Kershaw has a vast experience as a coach, he has coached in England, Australia and his most recent position as a Head Coach was with Norwegian club MK Mandal.
“I’m looking forward to working with Alan again and know he will be a valued member of the club just like Ritchie Semple.” Atlético Andalucía CF head coach Mike Share said.“Alan has been working with our partnership club Buffalo City FC for the last couple of months and I am very pleased now to have Alan officially onboard with me in Spain. Alan's experience as a coach will be very important to the clubs development.”
Share also added "With the club being newly formed and having coaches and Advisers like Ritchie Semple and Alan Kershaw, I know we will be successful and that we are taking the correct steps to achieving our goals. We are all working hard and hopefully we can make a few important announcements in the next couple of weeks as the club is working on some fantastic projects.
Through Atlético Andalucía CF Alan Kershaw is committed to developing and helping young players secure professional contracts at top teams in Europe, North America, South America and Asia.
Alan Kershaw
Playing Career:
Preston North End Football Club 1969-74
Southport Football Club 1974-75
Dundee United Football Club 1975-76
Sydney City Soccer Club 1977-79
IFK Malmo Football Club 1980-1982
Coaching Career:
Preston North End FC (PFA) Community Coaching Scheme 1984-87
Eastern Soccer Club (USA) UK Coaching Director 1998-99
Everton Football Club, Community Program 2000-05
Football Queensland, Regional Development Officer, Australia 2005-07
Queensland State Team Coach U14/U15, Australia 2005-07
Football Queensland Centre of Excellence Technical Director 2005-07
FNQ State Team Coach U18, Australia 2005-07
MK Mandal, Norway 2008-09
Buffalo City Football Club (USA) International Development Coach 2009
Coaching Qualifications:
F.A & UEFA”A” Coaching License
FFA Australia National Coaching License
F.A Preliminary Coaching License
Brazilian Coaching License (B)
International Coaches Association Bronze License (Europe)
FA Tutor JFO and Level 1
National Football Diploma Tutor at Myerscough College (UK)
Football Federation Australia Instructor Junior, Youth and Senior Licenses
Atlético Andalucía CF is Spain's premier Spanish/English organization since 2009. Combining a international winning tradition on the pitch with a standard of excellence within the community, Atlético Andalucía CF remains the height of achievement in players development and professionally run sport. For more information please visit www.AtleticoAndaluciaCF.com
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