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NAAS AFC<\/strong><\/p>\n

MISSION & VISION<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

To ensure every player reaches their potential in a safe, supportive environment<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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At Naas AFC, development means more than winning. We challenge every player and coach to improve \u2014 not to play at the highest division, but to play at a level that matches their ability and ambition. Our mission is simple: every child should enjoy football, feel supported, and grow as a player and a person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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AWARDS CEREMONIES<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Twice a year we pause to celebrate the players who\u2019ve given their best. Our November ceremony honours the non-competitive and girls\u2019 teams, while our May event caps the competitive season. Every award is voted on by coaches and teammates \u2014 because we value effort and character as much as skill.<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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LEARN MORE<\/span> ABOUT NAAS AFC<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
More than a club \u2014 a football community<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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Founded in 1990, Naas AFC has grown from a single team into the largest club in the Kildare and District Underage League.<\/p>\n

Today, the club fields 30+ teams across boys\u2019, girls\u2019, and senior football \u2014 all supported by an extraordinary volunteer network.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Naas AFC earned FAI Club Mark accreditation \u2014 recognition of the governance, coaching, and safeguarding standards that underpin everything the club does.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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NAAS AFC<\/span> OUR COACHES<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Our UEFA-licensed coaches bring professional expertise to the club, mentoring volunteer coaches and raising the standard of training at every level.<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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HEAD COACH<\/span> STACEY LONG<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Stacey joined Naas AFC in 2024 as Head Coach for girls\u2019 football. Since arriving, she has been instrumental in driving cup success and growing the girls\u2019 section of the club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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HEAD COACH<\/span> WAYNE LONG<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Wayne joined Naas AFC in 2025 as Head Coach for the U13\u2013U15 boys\u2019 teams. His impact has been immediate, with results and player development improving across the age groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UEFA LICENCED COACH<\/span> DENISE BRAY<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Denise is one of our UEFA licenced coaches. She currently coaches the U12 Premier boys team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UEFA LICENCED COACH<\/span> LINDA BLANC<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Linda, along with Denise achieved her UEFA coaching badges and works alongside Denise with the U12 Boys Premier team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Founded in 1990, Naas AFC has grown significantly over the decades to become a cornerstone of the local sporting community. Today, our club proudly hosts over 900 juvenile members and more than 100 adult members, fielding over thirty teams ranging from our U8s right through to U19s and senior levels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nAbout us - NAAS AFC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn more about About us at Naas AFC. We are a premier amateur football club located in Naas, Co. 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