Academy- Lead Athletic Development Coach

The Athletic Development Coach will lead the Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) program for the Nashville SC Academy in alignment with the High Performance philosophy. This role works closely with High Performance staff across NSC and HCFC to design and implement team and individual programs, both in the gym and on the field, to optimize youth athlete development.

Requirements

• Lead and oversee on-field warm-ups, cool-downs, strength training, and prehabilitation sessions, as well as individualized training for targeted or rehabilitating players in collaboration with medical staff.
• Design and implement individual and team off-season training programs.
• Foster strong relationships with players and staff to effectively deliver performance programs.
• Develop educational materials to promote best practices in athletic development and sport performance, aligning with the High Performance department’s initiatives.
• Organize and maintain field and gym equipment.
• Travel with the team to games and events as needed.
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices for future program implementation.
• Contribute to and enhance LTAD programming, including data collection, testing, analytics, and reporting to optimize youth player performance.
• Manage player performance data, including distributing devices, processing and inputting data, wellness monitoring, testing administration, RPE collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Utilize performance monitoring tools and technologies to track player performance and support injury prevention strategies.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off