Jordan Bailey
Football Coach | Football Australia / AFC A Diploma | High-Performance & Player Development
Melbourne
Professional Summary
Dedicated and tactically astute Football Coach holding a Football Australia / AFC A Diploma and an Exercise and Sport Science degree, experienced in steering senior squad performance and junior talent pathways across Victorian state competitions.
Applies structured tactical periodisation, data-informed match analysis, and player-centred communication to cultivate competitive, disciplined, and high-performing squad environments.
Coaching Experience
Port Phillip Athletic FC
Melbourne, Australia
Head Coach - Senior Men's Team
Nov 2023 – Present
- Direct senior men's squad tactical preparation, training session design, and match-day execution in the Victorian state league competition.
- Implemented a structured match analysis workflow using Hudl, producing opponent scouting dossiers and pre-match tactical video briefings.
- Collaborated with physical performance staff to manage training loads, contributing to a 22% reduction in non-contact soft tissue injuries across two seasons.
- Integrated six youth academy players into regular first-team matchday squads, overseeing tailored individual development plans.
Birrarung United SC
Melbourne, Australia
Assistant Coach & Performance Analyst
Jan 2019 – Oct 2023
- Assisted head coach in formulating tactical plans, set-piece routines, and weekly microcycle periodisation schedules.
- Conducted video-tagging and post-match analytical reviews, delivering individual constructive feedback sessions to outfield players.
- Supervised reserve squad training sessions, maintaining consistent playing identity aligned with the senior team's tactical framework.
Maribyrnong Rovers SC
Melbourne, Australia
Youth Development Coach
Feb 2016 – Dec 2018
- Designed and delivered age-appropriate technical curriculum for Under-16 and Under-18 boys development squads.
- Organised positional skill workshops focusing on defensive transitions and spatial awareness in building from the defensive third.
- Mentored volunteer junior coaches, introducing modern small-sided game methodologies to elevate technical contact time.
Education
Deakin University
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science · Sports Science and Coaching · Melbourne, Australia · Distinction · Mar 2012 – Nov 2015
Focused on biomechanics, athlete load monitoring, motor skill acquisition, and coaching pedagogy, completing applied field practicums with Victorian Premier League development squads.
Coaching Projects
Club-Wide Youth Development Curriculum Modernisation
Feb 2022 – Oct 2022
- Created and documented a comprehensive 40-week technical coaching syllabus for Under-13 to Under-18 squads, standardising training session phases across the club.
- Established consistent KPI benchmarks for physical readiness and ball progression, adopted across eight junior teams.
Core Coaching Competencies
Tactical Periodisation
Match & Opposition Analysis
Video Analysis (Hudl)
Player Development Planning
Set-Piece Strategy
Training Session Design
Athlete Load Management
Team Culture & Leadership
Small-Sided Game Design
Languages
English
C2
Spanish
B1
Accreditations & Licences
Football Australia / AFC A Diploma
Football Australia · Nov 2024
Provide First Aid and CPR (HLTAID011)
St John Ambulance Australia · Apr 2024
Community Involvement
Merri-bek Community Sports Foundation
Melbourne, Australia · Mar 2021 – Sept 2023
- Volunteer Grassroots Clinic Coordinator
- Coordinated free monthly skills clinics for 80+ local youth participants, promoting grassroots football participation and sportsmanship in the inner-north community.