Dedicated to transforming young footballers through personalized coaching, modern methodology, and proven results
I'm Tiago Santos, a UEFA C certified football coach with over a decade of experience dedicated to developing young players. My journey in football began in Portugal, where I worked in youth development at several clubs and collaborated in talent observation and identification processes for top-level teams.
Early on, I realized that my true passion was in individual coaching and the ability to transform players through personalized attention, modern methodology, and results-driven training.
Currently living in Carrigaline, County Cork, I work as a youth coach in local development and also train athletes in 1-to-1 and small group sessions. Over the years, I've developed a clear and proven method: identify each player's strengths, diagnose the areas limiting their development, and create a specific training plan that accelerates their technical, tactical, and mental growth.
Carrigaline, County Cork
Trained in top Portuguese clubs
My approach is built on proven principles that accelerate player development
I believe individual training is one of the most powerful tools in modern football. Each player needs different stimuli, exercises adapted to their level, and constant feedback — something that's simply not possible in traditional team training.
Every detail is designed to improve real athlete performance: from first touch and ball control to decision-making, game intelligence, and 1v1 behavior. Training with clear, measurable objectives.
I work with players at all levels, from beginners to competitive athletes, always with the same goal: create visible progress, accelerate development, and give players the confidence and tools needed to reach their full potential.
"If you're looking for a coach who believes in the process, understands the modern game, and is genuinely dedicated to each athlete's growth, then you're in the right place."
I prepare players to compete better, think better, and play better.
Certified by UEFA to coach youth and senior players, with comprehensive training in modern coaching methodology, tactical analysis, and player development strategies.
Over 10 years working with youth academies in Portugal, developing technical skills, tactical awareness, and mental resilience in young players across different age groups and competitive levels.
Collaborated with top-level teams in talent observation and identification processes, developing a keen eye for recognizing potential and understanding what it takes to succeed at higher levels of competition.
Actively coaching youth players in Carrigaline, County Cork, while providing specialized 1-to-1 and small group training sessions focused on accelerated individual development and performance improvement.
Your development begins here. Whether you're just starting out or competing at a high level, I'm committed to helping you unlock your full potential through personalized training and proven methodology.
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