1. Tel: +44 (0) 7918 035 838 || Email: neilmackintosh3@gmail.com
Neil Mackintosh
UEFA Pro Licensed Coach & Coach Educator
A hugely experienced football coach who has established an exceptional record in the game throughout several senior
rolesinyouthdevelopment,coacheducation,teammanagement,communityengagementandstrategyimplementation.
Currently Performance Development Manager and U14 - U17 Scotland boys national team coach with the Scottish
Football Association - playing an influential role in the daily coordination of the national Performance Strategy across
seven Performance Schools with 300+ players, as well as leading ongoing player recruitment, coach development and
the coaching of several elite young national teams.
Previously the Head of Youth Development at the SFA and Academy Manager at Ross County FC - building invaluable
experience in how to identify and nurture talent, how to implement structures that support the players’ learning within
a specific philosophy, and how to ensure coaches are able to deliver at the required level.
Now looking to explore challenging senior coaching / management positions that provide the opportunity to both
positively impact players at multiple age groups, and play a key role in a football organisation’s long term future.

2. COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
CAREER SUMMARY
Scottish Football Association 2005 - Present
Regional Manager - North Region: 2005 - 2006
• Appointed to this newly created position to oversee and audit all youth football activities in the North Region, set up an office and
staff structure, act as the public face for the SFA in the region, and deliver key components of the National Youth Plan
• Led sustainable change management within local affiliated associations and boys and girls youth clubs
• Responsible for all coach education in the region as well as the delivery of the Quality Mark scheme to local clubs
Performance Development Manager // U14 - U17 Boys National Team Coach: 2011 - Present
• Responsible for strategic planning, management and implementation within seven SFA Performance Schools
• Work in collaboration with national team coaching staff to recruit players and deliver high quality coaching from U14 to U17 level
• Oversee staff recruitment and line manage seven Performance Coaches, a Performance Analyst and two education staff
• Design, manage and facilitate an innovative coaching curriculum for the Performance School project
• Plan and coordinate each of the regional and development squad coaching and match programmes
• Drive ongoing player identification and recruitment to the Performance Schools and regional squads
• Ensure the regional squad programme develops players in line with the national team’s style and philosophy
• Deliver guest presentations and coaching on all SFA coach education courses
• Lead role in all hosting and visiting activities as part of the UEFA Study Visit schemes
Key Achievements
ü Influential in helping to define and inform the Performance Strategy through close liaison with
consultant Alistair Gray
ü Formed and continues to manage a scouting networking and recruitment strategy that has built
the Performance Schools from the ground up to now have 300+ players
ü Involved in the preparation and coaching of all national youth teams up to U17 level - helping the
U17s reach the UEFA European Championships in 2016, 2015 and 2014 (semi-finalists); leading
the U16s to be 2014 Victory Shield champions; and reaching the elite qualifying round of the 2013
boys European Championships and the 2012 girls European Championships at U17 level
Head of Youth Development: 2006 - 2011 // U17 Girls National Team Coach Mentor: 2010 - 2012
• Responsible for strategically guiding the development of youth football in Scotland for boys and girls aged three to 19 from
recreational to elite level, working in line with targeted national outcomes at all times
• Designed and implemented training and learning programmes for coaches to deliver the new Player Pathway
• Led the design and delivery of multiple coaching courses including the SFA Advanced Children’s Licence and UEFA Youth Licence
• Provided support to the youth academies of professional clubs through a structured in-service training programme
• Mentored and coached both players and coaches as part of the girls U17 national programme
Key Achievements
ü Played a lead role in all strategic planning for the design and implementation of the country’s first
national Player Pathway and Long Term Player Development programme
ü Responsible for the design and delivery of a new SFA Advanced Children’s Licence
ü Responsible for the entire Performance Schools pilot programme
ü Key contributor in the design and implementation of a new quality assurance platform to evaluate
the performance and coaching of professional clubs’ youth systems
ü Appointed National Team Manager of the Scotland semi-pro team
Scottish Football Association
(SFA)
Youth Directors Award
Youth Licence Diploma
Working with Children Diploma
2009
2001
1998
UEFA Pro Licence (SFA)
A Licence (SFA)
B Licence (SFA)
2010
1993
1981

3. CAREER SUMMARY - CONTINUED
Project Manager - Life Skills through Sport: 2002 - 2005 // Academy Manager: 2000 - 2002
• Strategically managed the youth academy, community and education programmes, collectively known as Life Skills through Sport
• Designed a distinct coaching curriculum and provided visible technical leadership for each programme
• Worked to expand the scouting department and ensure the continual recruitment of talented players at all age groups
• Coordinated and drove the development of the country’s first full-time female playing programme
• Recruited and managed an extensive staff incorporating 12 full time and 63 part time staff
• Managed and delivered SFA coach education courses as well as required in-service training
• Carried out continual financial planning, produced funding applications and recruited new funding partners (over £1m in three
years) to secure the project’s long term viability
• Operated at an executive level - producing reports for the board and partners, and representing the club at all national meetings
Aberdeen FC
Elgin City FC
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC
Lossiemouth FC
Moray College
Youth Development Coach Scout
1st Team Coach
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager
Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
1997 - 2001
1994 - 1995
1992 - 1994
1988 - 1992
1981 - 2000
Ross County FC 2000 - 2005
NOTABLE PLAYER / COACH DEVELOPMENT
• Gary Mackay-Steven (Ross County U12s - U16s): Current Celtic FC player; Capped for Scotland at senior U21 level
• Adam King (SFA Performance School): Current Swansea City AFC player; Capped for Scotland at U21, U19 U18 level
• Jason Cummings (SFA Performance School): Current Hibernian FC player; Capped for Scotland at U21 U19 level
• Craig Sibbald (SFA Performance School): Current Falkirk FC player; Capped for Scotland at U17 U16 level
• Paul McMullan (SFA Performance School): Current Celtic FC player; Capped for Scotland at U19, U17 U16 level
• Kim Little (SFA Regional Squad): Current Seattle Reign FC former Asenal LFC player; 115 caps for Scotland
• Jack Aitchison (Scotland U14 - U16 National Team): Current Celtic FC player; Capped to U17 level
• Zak Rudden (Scotland U14 - U16 National Team): Current Rangers FC player; Capped to U17 level
• Ricky Foster (Aberdeen U11s - U15s): Current Ross County FC player; Capped for Scotland at U21 level
Tutored and developed:
• Ian Cathro: Assistant Manager, Newcastle United FC
• Ray McKinnon: 1st Team Manager, Dundee United FC
• David Longwell: Academy Director, Orlando City SC
• Frankie McAvoy: Assistant Manager, Norwich City FC
• Pauline Hamill: U17 Women’s National Team Head Coach

4. CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Has visited numerous football clubs and national associations as part of UEFA study visits, SFA coaching courses and independent
professional development, including:
UEFA Study Visits: Italian, French, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss, Croation and Ukranian Football Federations
Club Visits: Manchester City FC; Arsenal FC; Manchester United FC; Chelsea FC; Sporting Lisbon; Feyenoord; ACF Fiorentina; São
Paulo FC; Fluminense FC; CA Paranaense
In addition, has been able to learn and develop a more well-rounded perspective on the game through working alongside several
notable figures in the game when delivering SFA coach education courses, including:
• Alex Smith
• Jim Fleeting
• Donald Park
• Tommy McIntyre
• John Robertson
• Brian Rice
• John Hughes
• Jimmy Bone
• David Unsworth
• Neil Simpson
• Billy Stark
• Andy Watson
MEMBERSHIPS, APPOINTMENTS AWARDS
• Member - National Player Pathway Advisory Group
• Member - Scottish Premier League / Scottish Football League Steering Group for Professional
Youth Initiative Football in Scotland
• Beacon Award Winner - Sport in the Community Initiative
• Member - Moray Sports Council (1998 - 2000)
• Chairman - North East Soccer Coaches Association (1996 - 1998)
• Member - Children’s Panel (1991 - 1997)
• Senior Member - sportscoachUK
PLAYING CAREER
Key Achievements
ü Won the 1982/83 Inverness Cup; the 1981/82, 1983/84, 1986/87 and 1993/94 North Cup; the 1981/82, 1982/83 and 1983/84 North
Qualifying Cup; and the 1981/82, 1982/83 and 1983/84 Highland League Championship
ü Represented the British Colleges team in 1981 and the Scottish Colleges team from 1977 to 1981
Lossiemouth FC
Forres Mechanics FC
Elgin City FC (Loan)
Caledonian FC
Clyde FC
Queen’s Park FC
Nairn County FC
1988 - 1992
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
1981 - 1986
1980- 1981
1979- 1980
1974 - 1979