Derek Kavanagh

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About Derek Kavanagh

My name is Derek Kavanagh and I am an extremely motivated, hard working individual who is obsessive about all things football related. I am currently on a path to complete my journey along the coaching pathway through the Football Association of Ireland, but will always seek an opportunity to upskill through various other organizations and opportunities. Some of my coaching qualifications include:* Smart Football Level 1 & Level 2 Qualified * Cruyff Institute of Football Online Graduate * Uefa B * Garda Vetting * Disability Workshop * Child Protection in Sport * Teaching Diploma Through Midas Group Ireland * Small Sided Games Certificate * Goalkeeping Intro Course * Strength and Conditioning * Referee Certificate * Futsal Coach Certificate * FAI Video Match Analysis * Dartfish Match Analysis * Chyronhego Video Analysis * Anatomy & Physiology Level 3 * Health Related Fitness Certified Through Project Futsal * First Aid Certified * Sport and Recreation Studies Through Project Futsal * Diploma in IT Teaching (JEB Certificate)* Events Coordination Workshop (Certified by Kimmage Development Studies) My coaching experience to date include a wide range of experience gained during Project Futsal with the Football Association of Ireland, which subsequently led to a full time Internship employment. I have coached at all levels of the game in grassroots football and also managed at several grassroots senior clubs. I have held a video analysis role within the League of Ireland at U19 level with Longford Town and been honored to represent my Country as assistant manager of the Rep of Ireland Paralympic team at the 2014 European Championships in Mahia, Portugal.