Football
Technical development, tactical understanding, positional coaching, match preparation and game analysis.
September 2027 intake
Transition Year Football & Education
Developing players. Educating minds. Building futures.
A full-time Transition Year programme for committed footballers aged 15–16, delivered by Marc Kenny Football Academy in association with St Mochtas FC. September 2027 – June 2028.
Register Your InterestMarc Kenny
Programme Director
UEFA Elite Youth A Licence
Coaching qualification
St Mochtas FC
In association with
The programme
A year with purpose.
Performance
Strength, speed, agility, mobility, injury prevention and recovery.
Education
Daily English and Maths, personal development and fitness instruction.
Player development
Focused coaching. Higher standards.
A structured environment for committed players to improve their game, understand their role and develop the habits needed to progress.
- Individual technical development
- Tactical understanding and positional coaching
- Match preparation and game analysis
- Confidence, discipline and personal growth
Programme Director
Meet Marc Kenny
Marc leads the programme, bringing experience as a professional player, coach educator and underage international coach.
- UEFA Elite Youth A Licence
- Former FAI Coach Educator
- Former professional footballer with Liverpool and Shamrock Rovers
- 10 years as Head Coach of Emerging Talent in Dublin
- Six years as an Underage International Coach with U15 and U17 players
Training facilities
Training at St Mochtas FC.
Delivered in association with St Mochtas FC, the programme brings football development and physical preparation together in a dedicated club environment.
Grass and astro pitches
Strength and conditioning facilities
Changing rooms, showers and clubhouse facilities
For parents
Frequently asked questions
Register your interest for September 2027.
Share the player's details and we'll be in touch with further information. Registering interest does not confirm a place.
Register Your Interest