Darren Kelly
First Team Manager & Coach
- Date Joined: 6th June 2016
coaching following a highly successful 18 year career as a professional player in England and Ireland.
A passionate and forward thinking professional who understands the changing landscape of the modern game, focusing on technical skill, positional versatility, high intensity and an attacking style to build teams capable of competing at the highest level. Possesses an expansive network of contacts throughout the Premier League, Championship and entire Football League that can be effectively utilised in the transfer market and to acquire elite young players on loan.
Qualifications/Accreditation
The Football Association
Youth Modules 1-3The Football Association
Player & Match AnalysisThe Football Association
Fitness for FootballThe Football Association
Level2 Futsal Award
League Managers Association
Creating a Culture of Excellence
UEFA
Pro LicenceUEFA
A Licence
Career History
Hyde United FC
First Team Manager
2016 – Present
Sunderland AFC
Academy Coach
2015 – 2015
Halifax Town FC
First Team Manager
2015 – 2015
Oldham Athletic AFC
First Team Manager
2015 – 2015
The Football Association
Coach Mentor
2014 – 2015
York City FC
Head of Youth Coaching
2013 – 2015York City FC
Youth Development Phase Lead Coach
2012 – 2015York City FC
Head of Foundation Phase Lead Coach (9s - 11s)
2012 – 2014
Scarborough Athletic FC
Player / 1st Team Coach
2012 – 2013
Garforth Town FC
Player / 1st Team Coach
2010 – 2012York City FC
1st Team Coach
2009 – 2012York City FC
Football in the Community Development Officer
2009 – 2012
Leeds United FC
Academy Coach (U10 - U16)
2008 – 2012
Carlisle United FC
Youth Team Assistant Manager
2003 – 2005
Liverpool FC
U14 Academy Coach
2002 – 2003
Key Achievements
- Northern Counties East League Premier Division Champions 2012/13 with Scarborough
- Won the 2009/10 West Riding Cup and reached the 2010/11 Northern Premier League play-off final with Garforth Town
- 1st Team Coach with York City when they achieved promotion to League Two and won the FA Trophy in 2011/12
- Delivered strength & conditioning and SAQ sessions to York City’s players as 1st Team Coach as well as contributing to performance as a sports therapist
- Coached various age groups within Leeds United’s academy as the club progressed from League One to Championship level
- Supported the Youth Team Manager in the planning, delivery and coordination of training sessions
- Over the three season period, numerous youth players went on to achieve professional contracts at the club
