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