Ciaran O Brien

Ciaran O Brien is an experienced sports professional currently serving as the Lead Coach at the Everton International Academy since April 2022. O Brien has held various prominent roles with the Football Association of Ireland since August 2014, including Head Coach and Director of FAI Summer Soccer Schools, Football for All Coach, and Emerging Talent Programme Coach, successfully mentoring players who have advanced to prestigious levels of football. Additionally, O Brien operates as a self-employed Fitness Instructor with REPs Ireland since June 2019, catering to a diverse clientele. As Head Coach with the Irish Soccer Network since May 2018, O Brien focuses on player development and scholarship opportunities. Previous positions include Director of Football at Termonfeckin Celtic Football Club and College Soccer Coach at Pearse College. O Brien's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Exercise with Physical Education from Letterkenny Institute of Technology and a Professional Masters of Education in Physical Education from the University of Limerick.