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Naas AFC<\/span>OUR COACHES<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>
Our qualified coaches are always on hand to inspire, encourage and share their passion for the beautiful game.<\/div><\/header>
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ACADEMY<\/span>MATT DOLAN<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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John joined FC Oxygen in 2015 . He has long been involved in soccer at the top level with really high experience.<\/p>\n

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UNDER 9<\/span>LUKE CASSIDY<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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As an ex-National FC team member, Mario still holds multiple records such as goal keeping.<\/p>\n

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UNDER 10<\/span>MATT DOLAN<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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Mark has been a member of Oxygen Club for upwards of 17 years, where he has trained and competed.<\/p>\n

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UNDER 11<\/span>MARK MCDAID<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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Our member who competed during his time as a competitive soccer, he has qualified for numerous finals.<\/p>\n

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UNDER 12<\/span>DENISE BRAY<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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The Action<\/h3>\n

As well as being passionate about soccer coaching Sam is a very busy as soccer expert away from field.<\/p>\n

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UNDER 13<\/span>ROBERT KENNEDY<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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Hanna has been a coach at Oxygen Club since 2012. She is a former Schools Soccer Champion.<\/p>\n

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UNDER 14<\/span>MICK OTOOLE<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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Outside of soccer David was a successful GAA Minor, winning 3 County Armagh Gaelic Championships.<\/p>\n

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UNDER 15<\/span>FRAN GILLESPIE<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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Peter moved\u00a0from Greece last year. He is a\u00a0Sport Science graduate from the National University of Athens.<\/p>\n

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UNDER 16<\/span>JOHN BRACKEN<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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As well as being passionate about soccer coaching Sam is a very busy as soccer expert away from field.<\/p>\n

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UNDER 17<\/span>ALAN HOWARD<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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Hanna has been a coach at Oxygen Club since 2012. She is a former Schools Soccer Champion.<\/p>\n

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UNDER 18<\/span>IAN SMYTH<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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The Finish<\/h3>\n

Outside of soccer David was a successful GAA Minor, winning 3 County Armagh Gaelic Championships.<\/p>\n

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DIRECTOR OF GIRLS FOOTBALL<\/span>STACEY LONG<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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Peter moved\u00a0from Greece last year. He is a\u00a0Sport Science graduate from the National University of Athens.<\/p>\n

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U12 GIRLS<\/span>OWEN DODD<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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As well as being passionate about soccer coaching Sam is a very busy as soccer expert away from field.<\/p>\n

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U13 GIRLS<\/span>BRENDAN O'BRIEN<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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Hanna has been a coach at Oxygen Club since 2012. She is a former Schools Soccer Champion.<\/p>\n

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UNDER 15 GIRLS<\/span>KEN FURLONG<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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Outside of soccer David was a successful GAA Minor, winning 3 County Armagh Gaelic Championships.<\/p>\n

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HEAD OF GIRLS FOOTBALL<\/span>GAVIN BARNES<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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Peter moved\u00a0from Greece last year. He is a\u00a0Sport Science graduate from the National University of Athens.<\/p>\n

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