North American Irish Coaches Show

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Interviews with current Irish coaches across North America. Gain a better insight into the world of coaching through Irish coaches experiences and jobs

  1. Apr 7

    James Chambers "Dublin's Finest"

    James Chambers is an Ex professional Irish Football player and Manager. He recently Won the USL Championship with Colorado Switchbacks. James hails from Dublin. Career Highlights Played for clubs including Shelbourne, Waterford United, Drogheda United, Shamrock Rovers, and St Patrick's Athletic in Ireland, as well as Hamilton Academical in Scotland and Bethlehem Steel FC in the United States.Notable achievements include being part of the Shamrock Rovers team that won the League in 2010.USSF A License Coach

  2. 12/31/2025

    Sean Paul Murray- Head of Coach Education for the IFA

    Sean-Paul is a former player, coach and manager at senior, intermediate and Junior level, and he is also the current Northern Ireland Under-16 national team manager. He joined the Irish FA in 2005 as a Grassroots Development Officer and subsequently worked within the player development and elite performance programmes. Since 2015 he has been involved full-time with the association’s Coach Education department across all levels of awards. He was appointed Head of Coach Education in December 2021.

  3. 12/31/2025

    Dr David McHugh- Mental Performance

    David is a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland, and he has completed a Professional Doctorate in Sports Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University. His research examined talent development in Irish football and the Psychological Characteristics of Elite footballers. This means all interactions are underpinned by evidenced based best practice guidelines. David is a UEFA A licensed coach and is currently the director of mental performance at the Washington Spirit.

  4. 04/23/2025

    Networking in the Game Paddys Day Special

    Our annual Paddys day social call with special guests Kevin Grogan and Stevie Conway.

  5. 10/10/2024

    Steven Conway "The Kingdom of Kerry"

    Steven – a former Kerry League of Ireland U21 player is the COO of Kerry FC in the league of Ireland. He has held multiple positions in the US with clubs such as the Boston Bolts as well as currently being the Head Coach at Dexter Southfield School. Stevens love for Kerry and sport in Kerry has led to the creation of Kerry FC with several other fanatical Kerry people. Steven played college soccer at Thomas University in Georgia and graduated with a bachelor's degree.

  6. 06/20/2023

    Paul "Paulie" Conway "The Irish in West Tennessee"

    Paul Conway is a native of Dublin. He played his college soccer at Lambuth University in Jackson TN. Paul or Paulie as hes known is a legend in West Tennessee. Paul ended up playing for Richie Grant at Lambuth and later joining him at the University of Memphis as a Graduate Assistant. Paul has held roles at Lambuth University as the Head Coach as well as several roles with the Jackson Soccer Club and ODP. He is currently a faculty member at the University School of Jackson and is the Head coach for the boys and girls soccer teams. Paul holds both bachelors and masters degrees and is a USSF A license Coach. In this podcast we discuss everything from Colaiste Ide, growing up, life as a head coach and many other football related topics. Paul resides in Jackson, Tn with his wife April and son Jack. Enjoy the Listen Everyone!!!!!!

  7. 09/22/2022

    Mental Health "Get your Head in the Game" with Dean Arrowsmith

    We are joined by Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Head in the game group to discuss the organization and Mental Health within the game. Chicago based Dean gives us a great insight in to the group and the topic of mental health, we discuss mental health in football as well as being a football coach abroad and what it all means.   Head in the Game was initially set up by a group of Dundalk FC fans, with the goal of starting a positive conversation about mental health and well-being in the Irish football community, and wider Irish society. We want to provoke an important discussion and create awareness about mental health while breaking down the stigma that comes with it. In recent years we have seen the topic of mental health come to the forefront more than ever before. However, common mental health issues such as depression and anxiety still have negative connotations attached to them, and admission of suffering is still perceived as a weakness by many. We are very aware League of Ireland clubs have initiated localized discussions and campaigns, but we believe a general campaign like Head in the Game would be the first of its kind. The public backing of clubs and the people involved with these clubs would be powerful for stimulating the involvement of stakeholders within the league, and the FAI.

  8. 01/08/2022

    The NAICA Interview with GoPlay Sports Tours

    Here is our recent podcast with GoPlay Sports Tours. Joining the discussion are NAICA President John O'Rourke, and board members, Enda Crehan, and Darragh Boyle. Thanks to GoPlay for having us on to discuss our organization and what it means for the Irish in America.  Dont forget to check us out on social media and register for our Free membership https://linktr.ee/NorthAmericanIrishCoaches  Cheers!!!

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