Philip’s professional coaching journey includes roles across Asia, the USA, and Europe. Most recently, he was Head Coach at Tormenta FC (USA, MLS Next/USL A, 2023–2024), leading U17, U16, and U15 squads, and also serving as Assistant Coach for U23. Previously, he coached at the top tier of Vietnamese football as 1st Team Coach/Fitness Lead for Topenland Binh Dinh FC (2020–2022) and Fitness Lead/Video Analyst for Quang Nam FC (2020). Internationally, he worked as Video Analyst for Maldives NT during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and held consulting roles in Ghana, Vietnam, and South Korea.
Philip began his coaching career in Ireland with Douglas Hall FC, Cork IT, and Munster Senior League clubs, before expanding into academy and grassroots development. In South Korea, as Technical Director of IFE Soccer (2009–2015), he oversaw large-scale youth programs, expanded academy participation by 400%, trained and managed 15 staff members weekly, organized tournaments with thousands of participants, and implemented coach education workshops. He also developed a government-adopted life skills program for at-risk youth in Seoul.
His key strengths include:
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Applying tactical periodization and evidence-based training methods.
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Leading technical, tactical, physical, and psychological player development.
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Designing individualized programs and mentoring players in goal-setting and mental skills.
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Building strong team cultures, leadership structures, and global football networks.
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Extensive talent ID, video/data analysis, and match scouting.
Philip’s credentials include:
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UEFA A Coaching License (Scottish FA)
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UEFA B License & Premier Diploma (Ireland FAI/USC)
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AFC L2 Fitness Diploma
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Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
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Sports Psychology Certification
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BA in International Studies
With a proven record in elite player development, professional club success, and youth academy expansion, Philip combines a global coaching perspective with a strong developmental ethos: “process over outcomes with a winning mentality.”
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