We're more than just coaches — we’re your teammates.
Our coaching and performance staff combine deep knowledge of the professional and academy game with a passion for helping players grow and succeed.
We're more than just coaches — we’re your teammates.
Our coaching and performance staff combine deep knowledge of the professional and academy game with a passion for helping players grow and succeed.
We're more than just coaches — we’re your teammates.
Our coaching and performance staff combine deep knowledge of the professional and academy game with a passion for helping players grow and succeed.
MEET OUR TEAM
MEET OUR TEAM
TLAP Coaches
TLAP Coaches
Our UEFA A Licence coaches bring a wealth of experience from top-tier clubs. They focus on developing technical mastery, tactical intelligence, and decision-making, providing personalised feedback to help each player excel.
Our UEFA A Licence coaches bring a wealth of experience from top-tier clubs. They focus on developing technical mastery, tactical intelligence, and decision-making, providing personalised feedback to help each player excel.
Head Coach
Brian Sproul
Head Coach at TLAP with over 20 years’ pro youth experience at several clubs. Former SYFA National Development Officer and currently Academy Coach at Rangers FC, with a track record of helping players progress across the UK and abroad.
Head Coach
Brian Sproul
Head Coach at TLAP with over 20 years’ pro youth experience at several clubs. Former SYFA National Development Officer and currently Academy Coach at Rangers FC, with a track record of helping players progress across the UK and abroad.
Head Coach
Brian Sproul
Head Coach at TLAP with over 20 years’ pro youth experience at several clubs. Former SYFA National Development Officer and currently Academy Coach at Rangers FC, with a track record of helping players progress across the UK and abroad.
Coach
David McKay
Over 20 years’ experience in professional youth academies, including 12 years as an SFA Football Development Officer in the West and Central region. Experienced Coach Educator, First Aid tutor, and currently Head of Football at Jordanhill School.
Coach
David McKay
Over 20 years’ experience in professional youth academies, including 12 years as an SFA Football Development Officer in the West and Central region. Experienced Coach Educator, First Aid tutor, and currently Head of Football at Jordanhill School.
Coach
David McKay
Over 20 years’ experience in professional youth academies, including 12 years as an SFA Football Development Officer in the West and Central region. Experienced Coach Educator, First Aid tutor, and currently Head of Football at Jordanhill School.
Coach
David McKay
Over 20 years’ experience in professional youth academies, including 12 years as an SFA Football Development Officer in the West and Central region. Experienced Coach Educator, First Aid tutor, and currently Head of Football at Jordanhill School.
Coach
Darren Woods
Former SYFA National Development Coach with 14 years’ experience in grassroots and pro youth football. UEFA Licensed coach for both adults and children, and part of the TLAP coaching team.
Coach
Darren Woods
Former SYFA National Development Coach with 14 years’ experience in grassroots and pro youth football. UEFA Licensed coach for both adults and children, and part of the TLAP coaching team.
Coach
Darren Woods
Former SYFA National Development Coach with 14 years’ experience in grassroots and pro youth football. UEFA Licensed coach for both adults and children, and part of the TLAP coaching team.
Coach
Cammy Black
UEFA A Licensed coach with 13+ years’ experience developing players from grassroots through to elite level. Currently an Elite Pro Youth Coach at Kilmarnock FC.
Coach
Cammy Black
UEFA A Licensed coach with 13+ years’ experience developing players from grassroots through to elite level. Currently an Elite Pro Youth Coach at Kilmarnock FC.
Coach
Cammy Black
UEFA A Licensed coach with 13+ years’ experience developing players from grassroots through to elite level. Currently an Elite Pro Youth Coach at Kilmarnock FC.
TLAP Performance Staff
TLAP Performance Staff
Our performance staff brings a blend of applied and academic experience. With expertise in Sport Science, Performance Analysis, and Psychology, our team provides comprehensive support for your holistic development and continued improvement.
Our performance staff brings a blend of applied and academic experience. With expertise in Sport Science, Performance Analysis, and Psychology, our team provides comprehensive support for your holistic development and continued improvement.
Sport Science
Scott Breddy
Sports scientist and strength & conditioning coach with over a decade at Celtic FC, working across academy, reserves, and first team. Holds an MSc by Research on GPS in football, lectures on Strathclyde University’s MSc Sport Data Analytics course, and is a qualified teacher passionate about player development.
Sport Science
Scott Breddy
Sports scientist and strength & conditioning coach with over a decade at Celtic FC, working across academy, reserves, and first team. Holds an MSc by Research on GPS in football, lectures on Strathclyde University’s MSc Sport Data Analytics course, and is a qualified teacher passionate about player development.
Performance Analysis
Andrew Smyth
Performance analyst with experience at Rangers FC Academy, working with players from U10 to U18. Holds degrees in Sport & Exercise Science and Performance Analysis, delivering tailored team and individual analysis through TLAP to support player understanding and development.
Performance Analysis
Andrew Smyth
Performance analyst with experience at Rangers FC Academy, working with players from U10 to U18. Holds degrees in Sport & Exercise Science and Performance Analysis, delivering tailored team and individual analysis through TLAP to support player understanding and development.
Mental Performance Coach
Adam Tucker
Trainee Sport & performance psychologist with master’s degrees in psychology and sport psychology, and currently completing a professional doctorate at Glasgow Caledonian University. Experienced in supporting players at Queen’s Park FC, helping them develop mental skills such as confidence, resilience, focus, and stress management.
Mental Performance Coach
Adam Tucker
Trainee Sport & performance psychologist with master’s degrees in psychology and sport psychology, and currently completing a professional doctorate at Glasgow Caledonian University. Experienced in supporting players at Queen’s Park FC, helping them develop mental skills such as confidence, resilience, focus, and stress management.
Sport Science
Scott Breddy
Sports scientist and strength & conditioning coach with over a decade at Celtic FC, working across academy, reserves, and first team. Holds an MSc by Research on GPS in football, lectures on Strathclyde University’s MSc Sport Data Analytics course, and is a qualified teacher passionate about player development.
Sport Science
Scott Breddy
Sports scientist and strength & conditioning coach with over a decade at Celtic FC, working across academy, reserves, and first team. Holds an MSc by Research on GPS in football, lectures on Strathclyde University’s MSc Sport Data Analytics course, and is a qualified teacher passionate about player development.
Performance Analysis
Andrew Smyth
Performance analyst with experience at Rangers FC Academy, working with players from U10 to U18. Holds degrees in Sport & Exercise Science and Performance Analysis, delivering tailored team and individual analysis through TLAP to support player understanding and development.
Performance Analysis
Andrew Smyth
Performance analyst with experience at Rangers FC Academy, working with players from U10 to U18. Holds degrees in Sport & Exercise Science and Performance Analysis, delivering tailored team and individual analysis through TLAP to support player understanding and development.
Sports Psychology
Adam Tucker
Sport psychologist with master’s degrees in psychology and sport psychology, and currently completing a professional doctorate at Glasgow Caledonian University. Experienced in supporting players at Queen’s Park FC, helping them develop mental skills such as confidence, resilience, focus, and stress management.
Sports Psychology
Adam Tucker
Sport psychologist with master’s degrees in psychology and sport psychology, and currently completing a professional doctorate at Glasgow Caledonian University. Experienced in supporting players at Queen’s Park FC, helping them develop mental skills such as confidence, resilience, focus, and stress management.
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