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MACIEL COACHING

ELITE COACHING AND MENTORSHIP

About

MEET MACIEL

Andy Maciel has over 25 years of experience as a football and futsal coach. He has dedicated his career to developing young players and helping them achieve their full potential on the field. Futsal has played a major role in the development of the young players he has worked with, including a number who have progressed into a career as professional football players in the EPL, EFL, SPL, and PL (Portugal). Additionally, many players he has coached have received US scholarships.

Andy has been mentored by Albert Capellas and Raymond Verheijen, both are world-renowned coaches and coach educators. His passion for position/possession-based football led him to Catalunya, where he has established a partnership and a close friendship with Albert Capellas and Cruyff Football. He first studied with Raymond Verheijen in 2019, his teaching had an immediate impact on Andy's thinking and understanding of player development as well as coaching in general.His studies with both his mentors are on-going.

 

Andy's initial travel to Catalunya brought him to Futbol Salou, where he developed a strong relationship, spanning over a decade. The centre is the biggest football facility in Spain outside of RM training facility, and Andy has taken squads there for the past 8 years, providing a fantastic experience for young players. They attend sessions delivered by his Spanish colleagues and play Football and Futsal against local sides, and the trip culminates in a tour of FCB Camp Nou.!

Coach Maciel has worked extensively within Leatherhead, Cobham, Epsom, and Tolworth since deciding to pursue a coaching career in football. He began by coaching teams privately and built a highly successful football school in Tolworth. He spent a decade with the successful Kingston College (Staines Town FC) educational academy. During his tenure at Leatherhead Youth, spanning approximately ten years, Andy coached and designed a development program, a course for parent managers and in-house club coaches, and a parent's guide. He focused on recognizing all abilities and ensuring that children played at appropriate challenge levels. Andy also introduced off-field coaching, providing guidance on areas such as nutrition, healthy lifestyle, sleep, breathing, and dealing with pressure.

Over the years, Andy has formed two grassroots (GR) clubs and gained a deep understanding of the associated challenges. He has reflected on and evaluated his experiences, storing this knowledge to inform his coaching approach. His experiences in Spain, Denmark, and Belgium have been particularly enlightening and valuable.

 

As a dedicated member of the Surrey Football Coaches Association for thirty years, Andy has actively contributed to the association's work. He has also served on their committee for a number of years, further demonstrating his commitment to the coaching community.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Andy Maciel studied extensively with the English FA in the early years and then ventured abroad, primarily focusing on studying in Spain and Holland.

FA Certification:

Andy considers himself fortunate to have had esteemed tutors such as Dick Bate, Ted Dale, and Ben Bartlett during his studies. He successfully obtained all licenses up to A – Licence prep and completed the FA Youth Award Modules 1, 2, and 3. Moreover, Andy holds specialist certification in the development of Defenders, Midfielders, and Strikers, with instruction provided by the late Dick Bate. Additionally, he has completed an Adult Mentoring course and possesses accreditations in safeguarding and emergency aid.

Cruyff Football L1 L2

Smartfootball L1 L2

Catalan Federation Certification

5 Day Periodisation

Mentorship

Football Coaches Evolution Certification

Football Theory

Football Periodisation

Football Coaches Evolution Certification

Tactical Periodisation

5 Day Expert Meeting

Football Coaches Evolution Certification

1 Yr Online Mentorship

1 Yr Online Pro Course

Football Coaches Evolution Certification

MENTORS & EDUCATORS

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Albert Capellas

Cruyff Football

- FC Barcelona – La Masia Methodology Coordinator / Head Coach

- Head Coach of Denmark u-21s – Euros 2021

- FC Barcelona - Youth Coordinator, B Team Assistant and Director of Methodology

- Assistant Coach at Arnhem Vitesse, Brondby IF [Thomas Frank], Borussia Dortmund [Peter Bosz], Maccabi Tel Aviv [Jordi Cruyff]

- UEFA PRO Licence, Bachelor of Physical Education Barcelona, International Master in Sport Management (Cruyff Institute)

- Lectured around the world as representative of FC Barcelona, Collaborated with various FAs around the world including England (Advanced Youth Award)

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Raymond Verheijen

Football Coaches Evolution

At 24 he tutored his first Pro Licence course, his students were Ruud Gullit, Johan Neeskens Frank Rijkaard & Ronald Koeman.

 

At 25 he was assistant coach to Dutch National Squad, after Frank Rijkaard asked him to join the staff.

 

He has reached 5 semi-finals and a final across World Cup & Euro Championships, with his first being Euro 2000. He assisted Gus Hiddink with the South Korean National squad, reaching the semifinals! At club level, Verheijen has worked with European giants like Barcelona (Champions League 2006), Zenit St Petersburg (UEFA Cup 2008), Chelsea (FA Cup 2009) Manchester City and Glasgow Rangers.

In 2011, Gary Speed recruited Verheijen as his assistant manager with a Wales side that became the most improved nation in the history of the FIFA World Rankings.

In Brazil 2014 he consulted Argentina as they reached their first FIFA World Cup Final in 24 years.

Football Coaches Evolution is the world's leading independent football education institute.

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CLUB & COACH MENTORSHIP

Andy has an excellent track record in devising custom development plans for clubs where structure, identity and communication is lacking. 

 

Seemingly pleasant venues with great facilities can be found using ad-hoc coaching with no consideration to the age, skill /ability level and expectations of the teams.

 

Andy specifically focuses on volunteer coaches / parent managers in his three-part pre-season course. The course comprises match and training observation, mentoring of staff, and the creation of tailored reference guides on subjects such as match day preparation, coaching systems and player management. 

 

Andy's courses, mentoring and in-house training can be effectively implemented at any grass roots club.

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RED TO BLUE

Andy Maciel discovered the concept of Red2Blue, which focuses on enhancing performance under pressure for individuals in sports and business. Intrigued by its impact on the success of the All Blacks, Andy delved deeper into the concept and recognized its potential value.

 

Expressing his keen interest to the company responsible for delivering and training coaches in the Red2Blue methodology, Andy pursued certification as an R2B coach. He has since utilized this approach with several players he coaches, and the school he works at has integrated it into their program, with all staff and students benefiting from its application. Even during the lockdown period, Andy provided assistance to families, companies, and individuals through Zoom meetings, sharing his knowledge of Red2Blue.

In addition to incorporating Red2Blue into his coaching approach, Andy also provides guidance on nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices, and practices such as meditation. By emphasizing these holistic aspects alongside football, he aims to foster comprehensive development among young individuals. In an age dominated by mobile technology and the emergence of artificial intelligence, Andy believes that grassroots clubs have a significant role to play in educating children about the importance of fundamental aspects of life.

Recognizing the significance of mindset development, Andy treats Red2Blue as an integral component of his syllabus. Just like technical, tactical, and physical training, he emphasizes the need for regular practice and training to cultivate a strong and resilient mindset.

CASE STUDY

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Ryan Trevitt

Brentford FC

Andy Maciel has been working with Ryan since the age of 10, and thanks to his connections, he facilitated a trial for Ryan with BFC when he turned 18. Since then, Ryan's career has been on an upward trajectory, with a promising future ahead of him. Currently, he is represented by one of the top agents in the game.

Both the club and Ryan's agent have expressed astonishment that he was not part of the academy system. Ryan and his father credit Andy's coaching and guidance as instrumental in securing his professional contract. Andy took Ryan on tours to Denmark, Belgium, and Spain, providing valuable experiences and development opportunities. As the captain of Andy's team, Ryan achieved success by winning the Futsal National Cup twice, which earned him a call-up to the England futsal camp at St. George's Park.

During his youth, Ryan faced rejection from clubs like CFC, FFC, and QPR, which left him feeling deflated. However, with the help of Red2Blue, Andy supported Ryan in using these setbacks as motivation to believe in his ability and resilience. Andy takes pride in the impact he has had on Ryan's development and continues to work with him on a one-on-one basis.

 

On June 5, 2023, BFC announced that Ryan had been promoted to the first team squad in preparation for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Andy is thrilled for Ryan and his family, as he has witnessed firsthand the progress and achievements Ryan has made. Furthermore, several of Ryan's teammates, whom Andy also coached at LYFC from under 11 to under 18, have gone on to play professional and semi-professional football, with three of them securing scholarships to play in the United States.

SPORT UGANDA

Coach Maciel supports Sport Uganda, whose mission is to empower Uganda’s Children through Sports Development.

 

Coach Maciel sources second hand kit and boots to send to the programme, and would be grateful of any donations you could make too.  

Please email coaching@maciel.co.uk, or use the form at the bottom of the website to express an interest in helping.

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