Head Coach & Talent Development Specialist – Issa Najjar

Issa Najjar

Full time
Finland
Posted 2 months ago

Professional Summary

Highly motivated football coach and talent development specialist with extensive experience in elite youth football environments across Finland and Greece. Proven expertise in long-term player development, individual pathways, and academy-based coaching systems. Strong ability to work across multiple age groups within professional club structures, contributing to both individual player progression and overall academy performance.


Core Expertise

  • Talent Identification & Long-Term Player Development
  • Individual Player Pathways & Progress Monitoring
  • Youth Academy Coaching (U9–U18)
  • Technical, Tactical, Physical & Mental Development
  • Training Session Planning & Delivery
  • Collaboration with Coaching Staff & Club Management

Coaching Experience

FC Inter Turku — Talent Coach

2017 – 2025

  • Responsible for talent development and individual player progression within the academy
  • Coached multiple age groups: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015
  • Focus on holistic player development: technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects
  • Close cooperation with club coaching staff and management
  • Served as Talent Coach for the past 2 years

FC Inter Turku — Youth Coach

Approx. 8 years

  • Long-term coaching role within the club’s youth academy
  • Planned and delivered structured training sessions aligned with club philosophy
  • Supported players’ progression through the club development pathway

TPS Turku — Youth Coach

1 year

  • Coached youth teams according to club development principles
  • Supported both individual and team development processes

Playing Background

  • Played elite-level youth football in Greece

Coaching Education

  • UEFA B Coaching Licence

Job Features

Job CategoryEmployee, Football Coach

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