David Glodek

David Glodek is an accomplished football manager and coach with extensive experience in youth development and player recruitment. Currently serving as the manager of the under 18s team at Dalkeith Thistle FC, David led the team to victory in the Federation of Hibs Cup 2023. In addition to this role, David works as a residential child care worker at Spark of Genius. David founded the Newtongrange Star Youth Development Academy, where a unique pathway for player development was created. Previous roles include co-founding the Gary Locke Football Academy, serving as a player recruitment consultant for Mallorca Football Academy, and coaching at various institutions, including Heart of Midlothian FC. David's coaching philosophy emphasizes tailored development for players of all ages and skill levels.