Robin Lindqvist
UEFA A Licensed Soccer Coach | Tactical Periodization & Academy Development
Stockholm
Professional Summary
UEFA A licensed soccer coach based in Stockholm with extensive background managing competitive U19 academy squads and supporting senior first-team operations. Specialized in tactical periodization, possession-based build-up mechanics, and structured individual player development.
Demonstrated history of guiding academy prospects into senior professional squads while collaborating with performance analysts and athletic training teams.
Coaching Experience
Mälarhöjden Idrottsklubb Fotboll
Stockholm
Head Coach - U19 Academy
Jan 2022 – Present
- Direct tactical training and match execution for a competitive 24-player U19 squad in the regional junior development league.
- Promoted 7 academy players into senior first-team contracts across three consecutive seasons through individualized technical development plans.
- Implement weekly tactical video reviews utilizing Hudl to breakdown pressing structures and transition dynamics.
- Coordinate with performance staff to track daily physical loads and recovery protocols, reducing training-related soft-tissue injuries by 18%.
Söderort Athletic Club
Stockholm
Assistant Coach - First Team
Aug 2017 – Dec 2021
- Assisted the head coach with daily training design and match-day technical adjustments for the senior squad in Division 2.
- Conducted opposition analysis and compiled detailed pre-match tactical scouting reports across 26 league fixtures annually.
- Directed positional training modules for midfielders and defenders focusing on defensive compact block formations and transition phases.
Solna Norra BK
Stockholm
Youth Development Coach (U16–U17)
Mar 2013 – Jun 2017
- Supervised age-specific training sessions focused on technical proficiency, spatial awareness, and game understanding for U16 and U17 squads.
- Delivered bi-annual progress assessments and player self-reflection reviews across a cohort of 35 youth participants.
Education
The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH)
Bachelor of Science · Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis · Stockholm · Väl godkänd (Pass with Distinction) · Sept 2008 – Jun 2011
Coursework concentrated on exercise physiology, match analysis systems, coaching pedagogy, and load management protocols, concluding with a thesis on microcycle planning in competitive soccer.
Key Projects
Academy Pathway Curriculum Framework
Apr 2023 – Nov 2023
- Formulated a unified tactical game-model guide spanning age groups U15 through U19 to streamline player progression into the senior setup.
- Conducted internal development seminars for 12 academy coaches on game-realistic session design and microcycle workload balancing.
Core Competencies
Tactical Periodization
Match Analysis & Scouting
Player Development Plans (PDP)
Hudl & Video Tagging
GPS Load Monitoring
Set-Piece Design
High-Pressing Defensive Systems
Squad Rotation & Recovery Protocols
Drill Design & Pitch Management
Languages
Swedish
C2
English
C1
Certifications & Coaching Badges
UEFA A Coaching License
Swedish Football Association (SvFF) / UEFA · Nov 2021
UEFA B Coaching License
Swedish Football Association (SvFF) / UEFA · May 2016
Community Engagement
Stockholms Parasport & Grassroots Initiative
Stockholm · May 2019 – Sept 2024
- Community Coaching Clinician
- Facilitated weekend technical football clinics for community youth programs to promote inclusive participation and athletic fundamentals.
- Mentored 8 volunteer coaches on organizing safe, structured small-sided training games.