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Wayne Long, Head Coach of Boys Football at Naas AFC

WAYNE

LONG

Head Coach of Boys Football

Our coaching team combines UEFA-licensed expertise with the dedication of over 150 parent volunteers. Every coach at Naas AFC is Garda vetted, safeguarding trained, and committed to player development at every level of the club.

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Naas AFCOUR COACHES

Our coaches volunteer their time to inspire, encourage, and develop young players across every age group at Naas AFC.
Matt Dolan, Academy and U10 Coach at Naas AFC

ACADEMYMATT DOLAN

A dedicated volunteer coach who brings experience and passion to every training session.

Luke Cassidy, U9 Coach at Naas AFC

UNDER 9LUKE CASSIDY

A committed member of our coaching team, supporting player development at all levels.

Matt Dolan, Academy and U10 Coach at Naas AFC

UNDER 10MATT DOLAN

A long-standing member of the Naas AFC coaching community with years of experience in youth football.

Mark McDaid, U11 Coach at Naas AFC

UNDER 11MARK MCDAID

An experienced coach who understands what it takes to prepare teams for competitive football.

Denise Bray, UEFA Licenced U12 Coach at Naas AFC

UNDER 12DENISE BRAY

The Action

A passionate coach who gives their time to develop young footballers at Naas AFC.

Robert Kennedy, U13 Coach at Naas AFC

UNDER 13ROBERT KENNEDY

A valued member of our coaching team, dedicated to helping players reach their potential.

Mick O'Toole, U14 Coach at Naas AFC

UNDER 14MICK OTOOLE

A coach with a strong sporting background who brings energy and expertise to training sessions.

Fran Gillespie, U15 Coach at Naas AFC

UNDER 15FRAN GILLESPIE

Peter movedΒ from Greece last year. He is aΒ Sport Science graduate from the National University of Athens.

John Bracken, U16 Coach at Naas AFC

UNDER 16JOHN BRACKEN

A passionate coach who gives their time to develop young footballers at Naas AFC.

Alan Howard, U17 Coach at Naas AFC

UNDER 17ALAN HOWARD

A valued member of our coaching team, dedicated to helping players reach their potential.

Ian Smyth, U18 Coach at Naas AFC

UNDER 18IAN SMYTH

The Finish

A coach with a strong sporting background who brings energy and expertise to training sessions.

Stacey Long, Director of Girls Football at Naas AFC

DIRECTOR OF GIRLS FOOTBALLSTACEY LONG

Peter movedΒ from Greece last year. He is aΒ Sport Science graduate from the National University of Athens.

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U12 GIRLSOWEN DODD

A passionate coach who gives their time to develop young footballers at Naas AFC.

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U13 GIRLSBRENDAN O’BRIEN

A valued member of our coaching team, dedicated to helping players reach their potential.

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UNDER 15 GIRLSKEN FURLONG

A coach with a strong sporting background who brings energy and expertise to training sessions.

Gavin Barnes, Head of Girls Football at Naas AFC

HEAD OF GIRLS FOOTBALLGAVIN BARNES

Peter movedΒ from Greece last year. He is aΒ Sport Science graduate from the National University of Athens.

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ABOUT NAAS AFC

Naas AFC was founded in 1990 and has 800+ members playing at the club. The club also boasts almost 150 fully vetted and safeguarded coaches. In 2025 Naas AFC achieved FAI Club Entry Level. This demonstrates the correct governance and structure within the running of the club.

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