JOHN MURPHY
Head of Player Development
Coaching Qualifications
UEFA, A & B Licence
A Bit About Me
A passionate, adaptable, and highly motivated sports professional with a career history in the sports industry as a football coach. Aptly skilled in professional development, leadership, coaching and communication, with the ability to support and help progress individuals in their careers.
With a strong background in professional football, John has invaluable insights and experiences to the support the students. John's understanding of the game and the demands of elite-level competition equip students to feel supported in their journey towards continuous improvement and career advancement.
John's expertise in coaching methodologies and effective communication techniques enables him to convey complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner. This facilitates learning and development among students, enhancing their understanding and execution of strategies and techniques.
Additional capabilities come from a 17-year career as a professional footballer for some of the top clubs in the Northwest. Looking to provide invaluable knowledge and expertise within the sports industry as a coach and mentor.
Work Experience
2013 - Present
2011 - 2012
1992 - 2009
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PHASE COACH: BLACKPOOL
FOOTBALL CLUB
I will lead preseason, in-season and post season training, practice games, game preparations and on field coaching.
FIRST TEAM COACH - BLACKPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB
I was in charge of managing reserve games and Lancashire cup games
with duties including, attending all championship and cup games.
I would organise and deliver training sessions ahead of the game on match days and I developed and delivered tailor-made training sessions that were position specific. I also got the team to the 2012 Championship play off final
15 YEAR PLAYING CAREER
John had a long career playing for Chester City twice, Blackpool, Macclesfield Town and St Patricks FC.
John is known for...
John Murphy (born 18 October 1976) is an English former professional footballer who became a coach.
He had two spells with Chester City, having left first time round to join Blackpool in 1999. He came through the youth ranks with Chester and made his first-team debut in 1994–95.
He remained with the club until the eve of the 1999–2000 season, when he moved up to Division Two by joining Blackpool, where he enjoyed a long and successful seven-year stint that included three victories at the Millennium Stadium.
Two of these were winning Football League Trophy finals; he started and scored in both finals in 2002 and 2004.
In August 2011, Murphy became a coach at Blackpool. He left the role, citing personal reasons, in June 2022.