Individual Development Coach - Elite Africa Football Program

Job Description

Job Title: Individual Development Coach – Elite Africa Football Program

Organization: Blue Crow Sports Group (BCSG)

Location: Africa (Relocation Required)

Contract Type: Full-Time

About Blue Crow Sports Group:

Blue Crow Sports Group (BCSG) is a forward-thinking sports organization founded in

2021 by a group of accomplished sports executives and investors. BCSG is dedicated to

revolutionizing the world of sports through data-driven strategies, cutting-edge technology,

and innovative talent development.

Blue Crow owns and operates elite sports teams while delivering strategic investments that drive growth. Our experience in operations and premier financial consulting and advisory services empowers teams to maximize success on and off the field.

BCSG currently owns and operates CD Leganes (Spain), Le Havre AC (France), and

Cancún FC (Mexico). Through initiatives like the Elite Africa Football Program, BCSG is

committed to identifying and developing top-tier talent from across the African continent.

Position Overview:

Blue Crow Sports Group is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Individual Development

Coach to join the technical staff of its Elite Africa Football Program, working directly with

players aged 16–18. This coach will play a vital role in enhancing each player's technical,

tactical, and positional understanding to prepare them for elite-level football.

The role requires close collaboration with the Head Coach and performance team to ensure a

personalised and high-impact development approach for every player in the program.

Key Responsibilities:

Individual Player Development

• Design and deliver personalised technical and positional development plans based on
• player needs, position, and performance data.
• Conduct regular one-on-one and small-group technical sessions focusing on areas
• such as ball mastery, first touch, decision-making, movement, and positional
• awareness.
• Track individual progress through video analysis, data feedback, and performance
• assessments.

On-Field Coaching Support

• Assist the Head Coach during team training sessions with a focus on implementing
• individual learning objectives within collective frameworks.
• Identify opportunities during team sessions and matches for reinforcing individual
• technical and tactical improvements.
• Provide position-specific feedback based on match and training performance.

3 Analysis & Feedback

• Use video analysis and GPS/data tracking to monitor individual player development
• and adjust training objectives accordingly.
• Provide clear, constructive, and motivating feedback to players and collaborate with
• analysts and support staff to enhance player insight.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Head Coach, fitness coaches, analysts, and medical staff to
• align individual programs with the broader team training cycle.
• Participate in technical staff meetings to report on player progression and contribute
• to team strategy.

Relocation & Presence

• Be based full-time in Africa for the duration of the program, with flexibility to travel
• as required.
• Build strong relationships with players, families, and local support staff to foster a
• positive and high-performance environment.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• UEFA B License (minimum) – A License preferred.
• Strong background in technical player development, particularly with youth aged
• 15–19.
• Experience in elite academy or professional environments focused on individualised
• coaching.
• Deep understanding of player psychology, learning styles, and growth pathways.
• Excellent communication, observational, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with video and data tools (e.g., Hudl, Wyscout, GPS tracking, etc).
• Passion for youth development and a long-term mindset for player success.
• Willingness to relocate and live in Africa for the duration of the role.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit an application via Linkedin platform.

Please ensure to include the following:

• and updated version of your CV (Required)
• a brief cover letter outlining your coaching experience, player development philosophy, and motivation to join the Elite Africa Football (Required)