Join us for Speaker Series ‘Acquiring Talent in Football’ webinar
Our Speaker Series is back for 2024 – free online webinars that discuss industry trends and challenges across the sporting world.
Join us on Tuesday 19th March (12pm GMT) for an interview and Q&A session with Jon De Souza, CFLI’s Acquiring and Managing Talent in Football Course Leader, as he discusses the topic of ‘Acquiring Talent in Football’.
In the dynamic world of football, securing the right players is paramount for success. It’s more than just signing players, it’s the strategic pursuit of aligning the right players with those around them. It is this vision that extends beyond the immediate season and provides the opportunities for teams to establish a sustainable model and competitive advantage. Join us on Tuesday 19 March to hear Jon’s thoughts on talent acquisition in football and the strategies sports organisations use to achieve their goals.
Register now for this interactive 45-minute interview and Q&A session with CFLI’s Acquiring and Managing Talent Course Leader to get his expert insights into talent identification and the holistic methods employed by clubs to recruit the right talent.
Jon De Souza: Coaching Pathways Manager, Premier League
With almost two decades of professional football experience, Jon has held senior coaching, leadership, and director positions at several football clubs. Jon spent over ten years at Luton Town, working his way from Academy Player to U18 and Reserve Team manager at the club. He moved to Brentford, where he worked as Senior Professional Development Coach and Head of Player and Coach Development. He also supported the first team during his time at the organisation, when the club got promoted to the Championship and reached the Championship play-offs.
Following on from his time at Brentford, Jon spent six years at Colchester United, initially as Academy manager before progressing to the role of Technical Director. During his time at Colchester, the club sold several Academy Graduates for significant fees and made League 2 play-offs and the Quarter Finals of the Carabao Cup. After spending seven months at Charlton Athletic as First Team Coach, he joined the Premier League in October 2022 as Coaching Pathways Manager, providing support to coaches at all levels of the professional game.
Jon is one of a very select few in the football industry who hold both the UEFA Pro Licence and the FA Technical Director Licence.