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UEFA A Coach - Helped Lead Ireland’s U18s to the World Cup Is Now Training Elite Players in Sydney - Using the Methods That Produced 25+ Pro Footballers

UEFA A Coach - Helped Lead Ireland’s U18s to the World Cup Is Now Training Elite Players in Sydney - Using the Methods That Produced 25+ Pro Footballers

Meet Brian - One Australia's Most Internationally Experienced Football Experts

With over 22 years of coaching and teaching experience, Brian McCarthy is one of Australia's most accomplished football coaches. He holds UEFA A and B Licenses, an FFA A License, and helped pioneer video and tactical analysis in Irish football. Brian’s career includes coaching at the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Ireland and working alongside legends like Trapattoni and Robbie Keane. He’s coached across national teams, pro clubs, and elite schools like Newington College and St. Pat's, with over 130 international matches analyzed.

Meet Brian - One Australia's Most Internationally Experienced Football Experts

What Sets Brian Apart? 30+ Years of International Coaching and Elite Performance Analysis

UEFA A Licence & International Coaching Education
UEFA A Licence & International Coaching Education
Brian holds the UEFA A Licence, one of the highest coaching certifications in global football, and completed advanced coaching education through the Dutch FA (KNVB) and FAI, including a 10-day immersion in Holland’s top clubs and academies. He is also a UEFA Pro Licence course educator, teaching tactical and performance modules to some of Europe’s most advanced coaches.
World Cup and EURO Campaigns with Ireland’s National Team
World Cup and EURO Campaigns with Ireland’s National Team
Brian spent over a decade as a Senior International Performance Analyst and Technical Coach for the Republic of Ireland, contributing to 7 major tournaments, including the 2010 and 2014 World Cup Qualifying Campaigns and EURO 2012 Finals — Ireland’s first qualification in 24 years.
Worked Alongside Football Icons
Worked Alongside Football Icons
He worked directly with some of the most respected figures in world football, including: Giovanni Trapattoni (World Cup–winning coach) Marco Tardelli, Chris Hughton, and Sir Bobby Robson Roy Keane, Martin O’Neill, Stephen Staunton, and Brian Kerr These collaborations placed Brian at the heart of Ireland’s national football identity for over a decade.
131 International Matches Analyzed
131 International Matches Analyzed
From Zidane to Messi, Ronaldo to Iniesta, Brian provided tactical insights against the world’s greatest players and teams, including Spain, Brazil, Germany, France, Argentina, and Italy — becoming Ireland’s first-ever trained Performance, Video, and Technical Analyst.
Coached Ireland’s U17 and U18 Teams at European & World Tournaments
Coached Ireland’s U17 and U18 Teams at European & World Tournaments
Brian was not only an analyst — he actively coached and led teams on the international stage, helping guide Ireland’s U17 and U18 squads through European Championships and World Cup-level competition.
Developed 25+ Professional Footballers
Developed 25+ Professional Footballers
Over a 25-year career in youth development, Brian helped produce more than 25 professional players, including 12 League of Ireland and 4 UK-based pros, in a region that had seen only 1 international in the decade before his work.
Created Ireland’s Coaching Curriculum
Created Ireland’s Coaching Curriculum
Brian co-authored and designed the FAI Youth Certificate, a national standard for Irish coaching, and was part of the FAI Technical Development Plan steering committee. His materials are still used in official UEFA and grassroots training today.
Pioneer of Video & Tactical Analysis in Irish Football
Pioneer of Video & Tactical Analysis in Irish Football
Before analysis was mainstream, Brian built Ireland’s national performance analysis system from the ground up — designing templates, training staff, and introducing cutting-edge tools to both senior and underage teams from 2003 onward.
22 Years as a Teacher and Multisport Coach
22 Years as a Teacher and Multisport Coach
A qualified secondary school teacher in subjects including Math, History, and Physical Education, Brian also coached cross-country, athletics, and GAA, mentoring athletes like Francis Conway, one of Ireland’s most successful middle-distance runners.

An elite training experience for serious players only.

Brian McArthy is now offering private coaching to just 4–6 elite youth players in Sydney — the same level of tactical, technical, and mental training he delivered to international footballers at European Championships and World Cup qualifiers.

This isn’t a group session with 20 players and a clipboard. This is individualized mentorship from a UEFA A-Licensed coach who’s developed 25+ professional players and coached against the best in the world.

An elite training experience for serious players only.

Brian's Additional Accolades That Make Him a Special Coach

FAI National Technical Analysis Director (2003–2014)
Led the creation of Ireland’s performance analysis systems across all underage national teams.
FAI Course Designer & Coach Developer
Co-authored the official FAI Youth Certificate and helped write Ireland’s Technical Development Plan.
Delivered Coaching Courses Nationwide for 20+ Years
Personally taught UEFA A, B, Youth Cert, and grassroots coaches across Ireland.
Study Visits to Top Clubs
Multiple study trips to Ajax, Barcelona, Feyenoord, Arsenal, West Ham, Sunderland, AZ Alkmaar, etc.
FAI Medical Workshop Designer
Designed medical education for UEFA Pro, A, and B coaching pathways.
Multisport & Teaching Career
Brian isn’t just a coach — he’s a lifelong educator who knows how to reach and mentor young athletes.

Coaching at the Highest Level

When you’ve stood on the sidelines next to legends, prepared teams for World Cup qualifiers, and analyzed matches against the best in the world — you see the game differently.

Brian brings that level of insight to every session. Whether you're aiming for a scholarship, a pro contract, or just want to reach your full potential, you're getting more than coaching. You're getting perspective from the top.

Coaching at the Highest Level

30+ Years. 1 Legacy. Brian McCarthy – A Respected Coach in European Football

UEFA A Licence coach with over 30 years of experience in elite football

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Coached Ireland’s U17 and U18 national teams in European and World Cup campaigns

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Analyzed 131 international matches for the Republic of Ireland senior team

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Worked at 7 major international tournaments including EURO 2012

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Trained Ireland’s first-ever performance and video analyst

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Built the performance analysis systems used by all Irish underage national teams

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Developed over 25 professional players from grassroots to pro contracts

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Coached against players like Messi, Ronaldo, Zidane, and Iniesta

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Worked directly with Trapattoni, Roy Keane, Sir Bobby Robson, Marco Tardelli, and Chris Hughton

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Helped Ireland qualify for the EURO 2012 Finals — the first in 24 years

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Authored and designed the FAI Youth Certificate national coaching course

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Co-wrote the FAI Technical Development Plan, the backbone of Irish coaching education

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Presented UEFA Pro, A, and B Licence courses across Ireland

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Created video, animation, and medical workshop materials for UEFA coaching levels

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Led study visits to elite European clubs including Barcelona, Ajax, Feyenoord, and Arsenal

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Wrote detailed coaching study booklets used in official FAI courses

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Won the U18 Four Nations Tournament in Abu Dhabi — first Irish team to beat France

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Served as Ireland’s National Coordinator for Technical Analysis for 12 years

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Organized FAI coaching visits to Holland to study the KNVB Master Plan

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Mentored Francis Conway, Ireland’s top middle-distance runner, to a U.S. athletics scholarship

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Coached Tralee Dynamos and Kingdom Boys to historic national youth titles

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Personally taught hundreds of coaches across Ireland at all levels of the game

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Spent 22 years as a secondary school teacher, mentoring athletes in multiple sports

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Designed Ireland’s first UEFA medical workshop content with Dr. Alan Byrne

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Presented Performance Analysis modules at Third-Level and UEFA License courses

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Worked with FAI departments spanning Grassroots, Referees, and International Development

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Coached Kerry Schoolboys League U14s to National Inter-League Champions

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Coached Kerry U21 team to consecutive Munster League titles

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Served as Regional Football Development Officer for 3 counties in Munster

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Developed coaching content used by the FAI for nationwide grassroots education

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Head coach of Ireland’s U17s at the 2002 Milk Cup in Northern Ireland

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Helped Ireland reach the World Cup Playoff vs France in 2010

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Coached Kerry to the final of the All-Ireland Kennedy Cup

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Managed Tralee Dynamos to Kerry Premier League and Munster Senior League success

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Guided Lisselton Rovers to Kerry League titles and FAI Junior Cup quarterfinals

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Led Munster U17 inter-provincial team to national recognition

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Designed graphics and resources for the FAI’s Medical, Youth, and Technical units

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Produced multimedia coaching content across 7 different FAI departments

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Regular presenter for UEFA coaching education and seminars

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Personally selected and trained Ireland’s first cohort of underage analysts

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Head Coach of Football at Newington and St Patrick’s Colleges in Sydney — winning multiple school championships

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Train in an environment designed for elite growth. Here's what's included:

Weekly Elite Training
Small-group or 1-on-1 sessions held once or twice a week, focused on pro-level development — not general fitness.
Video Analysis Breakdown
Every player gets personalized video feedback to improve decision-making, positioning, and football IQ.
Tactical Coaching
Learn to see the game like a coach — understand shape, movement, and space at an international standard.
Position-Specific Feedback
Each session targets your role, with clear adjustments to elevate your performance where it matters most.
International-Level Methodology
You’ll train with the same tactical systems used during 131 international matches and 7 major campaigns.

Apply to Train With Brian

Brian works with just 4–6 elite youth players at a time to ensure total focus, trust, and results. If you're serious about developing your game to a professional level — and ready to train with the same methods used at EURO and World Cup qualifiers — apply below.

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