The club is committed to furthering the development of its players through coach education. The FAI development plan has set out a new programme for the development of coaches in the Republic Of Ireland. For details on the FAI coaching and development programme click here

It is important for players that they are trained by qualified coaches who have a good understanding of the basic components of coaching and of the game of soccer. The club is committed to supporting all coaches in achieving the necessary qualifications.

Some of the coaches in our colts section use the Coerver coaching method that places the emphasis on skill development and participation. There are a range of DVD's available to support our coaches. These can be purchased at www.coerver.com. Some of our coaches have already purchased some of the DVD's. This includes a range of courses for goalkeeping. The Coerver coaching method has been adopted by Arsenal and the French Federation.

FAI Qualified Coaches

The club has committed to funding as many coaches as possible through the FAI coach education programme in conjunction with Sligo Sports & Recreation partnership.

2008/2009 COACHES

NIPPERS ACADEMY

Katie Cadden, Brian McDermott, Declan Flavin, Mick Mooney, George Correia

SOCCER SISTERS

Finola Monaghan, Brenda McCallion, Carly Leyden, Aisling Osborne, Miram Cunningham

COLTS ACADEMY

Gerry Doherty, Justin Harte, Noel Maher, Brendan Crown, Robert Ryan, Eammon Kielty, Damien McCallion, Paul Higgins, Peter Osborne, David Murray, Aisling Curran, Joe Campbell, Marcus White

YOUTHS GIRLS

Finola Monaghan, Rosie Morrisey, Paddy Norman, AJ Cogan, Karl McEnroe, Claire McGoldrick

YOUTHS BOYS

John McGovern, Damien McCallion, Brian Redmond, Justin Harte, AJ Cogan, Stephen Conway, Gerry Doherty, Robert Ryan, Paul Higgins, John Barry, Michael McDonagh, Jimmy Colreavy, Maurice Monaghan

SENIORS

John Lynch, Barry Carty

Note that our coaches list is currently being updated.