Opeyemi Ismoil Azeez
COACH
Osapa London,Lagos
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Results-oriented Professional Coach specialising in player development and leadership. Delivered constructive feedback, managed player transitions, and executed advanced football drills to build confidence. Conducted video analysis and developed session plans to enhance player performance. Fostered a supportive environment that promotes growth and success in sports.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
ASSISTANT HEAD COACH
SPORTING LAGOS FOOTBALL CLUB
Lagos, NIGERIA
2025.07 - Current
- Managed over 30+ Nigeria National League (NNL) and FA cup games all season .
- Worked closely with individual players to improve their overall game play in their specific positions.
- worked closely with head coach to plan and executes training plans .
Head Coach
Imperial Football Club
Ogun
2024.02 - 2025.05
- manage over 40+ competitive games across the TCC league & cup,Ogun state FA cup, and Nationwide league one (NLO).
- plan and execute high-quality session delivery to holistically improve players quality and performance.
- managing over 20 players' individual development plan
- developed a curriculum centred on enhancing players' development
- organise pre match and postmatch video sessionss on own and opposition game analysis to improve players' game understanding.
- Provided education to players about important non-football topics, supporting their overall career journey in sports. on non football related topics that are essential to their football playing career journey.
Head Coach
Escola United FA
Ogun
2023.01 - 2023.12
- Managed over 15+ competitive games across the TCC league & cup.
- Oversaw individual development plans for over 20 players to enhance their skills and performance.
- plan and execute high quality session delivery to improve players(physical,technical and tactical) quality and performance week in week out.
- organise pre match and postmatch video sessions on own and opposition game analysis to improve players' game understanding.
- Developed a curriculum designed to enhance players' development.
- educate players on non football related topics that are essential to their football playing career journey.
Head Coach
VOE Foundation (FC Bayern Munich)
2023.03 - 2023.10
- Trained and prepared selected players in Lagos region for Bayern Munich youth cup tournament, Nigeria (national finals), enhancing team readiness and performance
- Trained and prepared selected players in Lagos region for Bayern Munich youth cup tournament, Germany (international national finals), fostering competitive skills and teamwork
Head Coach
Clique Sport Academy
Lagos
2019.01 - 2023.07
- Scouted, trained, and nurtured young talent for professional football, fostering skills and readiness for competitive play
- Planned and organised team practices and game strategies to optimise performance and enhance player development
- Monitored player health and safety, ensuring well-being and readiness for training and matches
- Head of youth development
Head Coach
Young Ballers Academy
Lagos
2020.02 - 2023.06
- Led football coaching sessions for children aged 4-8, enhancing skill development and fostering teamwork.
- Designed engaging football games to effectively teach children fundamental movements and essential techniques.
Intern Coach
Beyond Limit FA
Ogun State
2022.10 - 2022.12
- Supported head coach in developing coaching strategies and conducting practice sessions
Intern Coach
Purple Krown FC
Enugu
2017.01 - 2017.12
- Supported head coach in developing coaching strategies and conducting practice sessions.
Education
Scottish FA UEFA C Licence - Football coaching
2024.12 - 2025.09
- Completed UEFA C LICENCE Qualification
Certificate - Football Tactical Analyst
2025.09 - 2025.12
- Completed Certificate in tactical analysis Qualification
Advanced Certificate - Football coaching and training
2023.01 - 2023.10
- Completed Advance football coaching Qualification
B.Sc. - Business Administration
2019.05 - 2023.05
COMPLETED
Skills
- Tactical planning
- Football drills execution
- Video analysis
- Session planning
- Player development
- Managing player transitions
- Player motivation
- Leadership excellence
- Inspiring confidence
- Player mentorship
- Feedback delivery
REFERENCES
- Ajibolade, Olumide, Head coach, 08065488864, Beyond Limit Football Academy
- Adegun, Shola, Head coach, 08151215853, plateau united FC
- Badmus, Lateef, Technical Director, 08034720437, Clique Sports Academy
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AWARDS
- Champion Nigeria national League (NNL) 2025/2026 season
- promoted to the Nigeria profession football league (NPFL) 2025/2026 season
- champion NNL Gold cup pre season tournament 2025
- 2025 State Champions, FA Cup, Ogun state chapter and Nigeria presidential Federation Cup .
- 2024 quarter-finalist, Bayern Munich youth cup tournament, Germany (international finals).
- 2023 Champions, Bayern Munich youth cup tournament, Germany (International finals).
- 2023 Champions, Bayern Munich youth cup tournament, Nigeria .
- Won the Gold Medal in the Ikoyi Champions League and many other local tournaments with Clique Sport Academy.
- Produce a few players playing professional football in Europe and Nigeria with Clique Sport and Imperial fc.
Timeline
Braca Innovation Hub - Certificate, Football Tactical Analyst
2025.09 - 2025.12
ASSISTANT HEAD COACH - SPORTING LAGOS FOOTBALL CLUB
2025.07 - Current
SCOTTISH FA - Scottish FA UEFA C Licence, Football coaching
2024.12 - 2025.09
Head Coach - Imperial Football Club
2024.02 - 2025.05
Head Coach - VOE Foundation (FC Bayern Munich)
2023.03 - 2023.10
Head Coach - Escola United FA
2023.01 - 2023.12
NIS - Advanced Certificate, Football coaching and training
2023.01 - 2023.10
Intern Coach - Beyond Limit FA
2022.10 - 2022.12
Head Coach - Young Ballers Academy
2020.02 - 2023.06
NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY - B.Sc., Business Administration
2019.05 - 2023.05
Head Coach - Clique Sport Academy
2019.01 - 2023.07
Intern Coach - Purple Krown FC
2017.01 - 2017.12