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The CleatBeat Project - Episode 24 - An Interview with UEFA Pro Coach - Stuart McLaren

The CleatBeat Project - Episode 24 - An Interview with UEFA Pro Coach - Stuart McLaren In this episode, we speak with Stuart McLaren, a UEFA Pro Licensed coach, FIFA Talent Scout, and coach educator whose career spans continents, cultures, and levels of the game. From his early playing and managerial days with Brisbane Strikers to success in university football at Loughborough, professional management in Scotland, and national team roles, Stuart shares a truly global coaching journey. He reflects on leading Scotland’s U16s, serving as interim manager of the Scotland women’s national team, working within Celtic’s academy, and his current roles with Northern Ireland Women and FIFA in Ghana. A compelling discussion on adaptability, talent identification, and football development without borders. About Stuart McLaren UEFA Pro Licensed Coach | FIFA Talent Scout | Coach Educator Stuart McLaren's football journey reads like a roadmap of international football development. Born in Scotland but raised in Australia, Stuart carved out a playing career that saw him playing and managing the Brisbane Strikers in the A-League before transitioning into what would become an extraordinarily diverse coaching career. After hanging up his boots, Stuart's coaching path has been remarkably varied and internationally focused. He began at university level as head coach at Loughborough University, where he achieved considerable success including BUCS Championships. His appetite for challenges then took him to Scottish League football with Stirling Albion, where he experienced the highs and lows of professional management. Stuart's expertise in youth development caught the attention of the Scottish Football Association, who appointed him to lead their U16 national team program. His success at youth level led to his appointment as interim manager of Scotland's women's national team in 2021, demonstrating his versatility across different levels and demographics of the game. His career continued to evolve with a stint developing young talent at Celtic's academy before his current dual role as assistant coach for Northern Ireland's women's national team and FIFA talent scout in Ghana. This unique combination perfectly encapsulates Stuart's philosophy of football development without borders. Throughout our conversation, Stuart shares insights from his varied experiences, discussing the nuances of coaching different age groups, genders, and cultures, while offering valuable perspectives on player development and the global nature of modern football coaching. Connect with Stuart On LinkedIn:   / stuart-mclaren-b760a933   About the CleatBeat Project The CleatBeat Project is one of the world's largest youth football communities with over 77,000 members from over 100-countries. The project aims to highlight the work, achievements and experiences of some of the most prominent and effective individuals from youth football. Our members serve different roles in the industry - ranging from players, coaches, scouts and agents to lawyers, medical professionals, software & app developers, and beyond. Almost every single role in the industry is represented on the CleatBeat Project community so come be a part of this global revolution that's changing the world of football as we know it. Follow us on LinkedIn:   / 4390097   Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / @thecleatbeatproject   Visit our Website: https://www.thecleatbeat.com/ #FootballCoaching #UEFAProLicence #CoachEducation #PlayerDevelopment #YouthDevelopment #WomensFootball #InternationalFootball #TalentIdentification #FIFAScout #GlobalCoaching #FootballLeadership #AcademyFootball #NationalTeamFootball #CoachJourney #ModernFootball #FootballWithoutBorders #HighPerformanceCoaching #FootballDevelopment #CoachingAcrossCultures #ProfessionalFootball