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Expert coaching and mentoring for players and coaches

About

With a passion for getting the best out of every player and coach he works with, James McCarthy is a highly skilled coach with over 20 years experience in a number of high profile roles, most notably as Manager of the Cardiff City FC Academy.

Having obtained his FAW UEFA A Licence he is a highly qualified individual who has overseen the development of a number of elite level players and coaches, and offers expertise in both a football or classroom setting.

Career

Player Recruitment Consultant, World in Motion

February 2022 – current

Cardiff City FC Academy Manager

June 2014 – September 2021

Cardiff City FC Assistant Academy Manager

July 2013 – June 2014

Cardiff City FC Academy Coach

September 2000 – June 2013

Qualifications

Elite Academy Managers Program – Premier League 2019 – Current

FA Advanced Youth Award

FAW UEFA A Licence

FAW A Youth Licence

FAW UEFA B Licence

FA Coaching Certificate – Level 2

FA Talent Id – Level 1.

FA Advanced Youth Award (FAN Number 1862845)

FA Youth Module 3

FA ITMIF 2018

FA Safeguarding (2021)

Health & Safety at Work Award(2020)

Diploma in Management (2015)

Professional Players

Professional Debuts for Cardiff City FC

Senior Club Appearances

Welsh Caps achieved

“James didn’t just match our expectations, they were hugely surpassed. "

“Our son is recovering from a serious injury and wanted to rediscover motivation and drive and James’ superbly planned sessions did that with ease. The positive interaction and enthusiasm immediately installed confidence and allowed him to engage and enjoy every session with a growth mindset. In addition to that, the tactical and technical improvements in such a short period were clearly visible for all to see. My lad was gutted that it had to finish but he will definitely be coming back. The biggest accolade I can give is we now have a boy who is looking forward to football with belief again”.

Our Services

For Players...

1-2-1/small group technical coaching and conditioning sessions
Match observations and reports
Tactical Analysis sessions – video or face to face
Written Reviews and Action plans
Contact time with and advice from professional coaches/managers/players

For Coaches...

Coaching session observation
Match day observation
Session planning support
Visits to professional Academies/1st team environments
Virtual/Face to face sessions with professional coaches/managers

"A brilliant coach who understands the game at an exceptionally high level..."

A number of players James has coached have gone on to gain International Honours and play for clubs in the English Premier League…

"James was my coach for my U14 season in the centre of excellence/Academy. His sessions were always very detailed and challenging and helped us all as individuals to progress and become better players.”

Joe Ledley

Former Wales International

“James is a brilliant coach who understands the game at an exceptionally high level as well as being a wonderful mentor to aspiring young players. His mannerisms & clear leadership were first class, making him a huge part of everybody’s success"

Neil Ardley

Solihull Moors FC Manager

"James was instrumental in recruiting me to Cardiff and offering me a scholarship. During my second year he helped arrange my first loan spell to Notts County and even visited me personally in Nottingham to check on my progress there. He remains a source of support to me now as well.”

Joel Bagan

Cardiff City FC