John McShane
Started his coaching in 2005 and has since developed in all facets of football. A self directed learner with a growth mindset has resulted in an unique blend of football, futsal, and education expertise. Currently a UEFA A Elite coach, John is also the current FAI schools U18s international football manager.
Developing Footballers and building confidence
This Academy offers every possible opportunity your child needs to develop their knowledge and skills of football and futsal.
McShane Football Academy is only interested in working with serious players that have a true love for football and a strong desire to develop. We have worked with many ¨football mad¨kids, and we have had endless success stories from players getting into international football, airtricity elite squads, most recent captain of DDSL Kennedy Cup team 2021, Female MGL representative squads, plus many successful teams.
The academy works with all levels and the main objective is to provide the most professional football experience for your son/daughter, and all we ask is that they work hard and have the ¨coachability¨required to help develop vital football skills and therefore reach their potential at an accelerated rate.
We also ¨coach the coaches¨. John´s expertise in MSc Coaching Science (UCD) and his background in education makes him the ideal person to coach the coaches. Retain your coaches by offering this support system that helps develop coaches and gives them vital knowledge and confidence to deliver quality coaching sessions.
John also had the important role of performance analyst during the season 2021/2022 for UCD senior Airtricty team that won promotion to the Airtricty Premier Division. This was a great opportunity to work with a senior team, and also play an important role in the push for promotion that year. The academy has used VEO technology and STATSports analysis for the players in the academy and have been able to tailor specific training programmes based on the information found in the analysis.