• Achievements  To Date
  
  City Charitable Trust Cup winners 2006/07
  Glasgow Cup winners 2006/07
  Ian Wishart Cup winners 2006/07
  SYCA League Cup Finalist 2006/07
  Glasgow Cup winners 2007/08
  Glasgow Rangers FC International Youth Tournament Finalist 2007/08 
  Lyon ( BRON ) International Youth Tournament winners 2007/08
  SYCA League Cup winners 2007/08
  Falkirk FC Invitational Youth Tournament winners 2007/08
  Scottish Youth Football Association Team of the year award 2007/08
  Scottish Cup winners 2007/08
  SYCA League Runners up 2007/08
  Inter Reginal Cup Winners 2008/09 ( western region u16 )
  

• Additional Info
  
  Jim has over the past 5yrs developed boys to play at youth development and boys clubs but most importantly has kept boys of various age groups playing football regardless of ability. He is a coach with the Scottish Youth Football Association Western Regional Squad at present.
  
  Jim Became friends with Jimmy Johnstone in the last 3 years of his life and learned many valuable things whilst being with him for this period.

Johannes Edvaldsson
Coach: Soccer Sevens
1999 Age Group
Assistant Coach Under 16's

Brian Gillon
Coach: Soccer Sevens
Age Group 2000's

Mohamed Messaoudi
Coach: Soccer Sevens
Age Group 2001
Country of birth Algeria

• Mo has been living in Scotland for over 15 years he is married with 3 children and lives in Glasgow. In his home country he was a decathlon champion at under 16 and he made the national athletics team of Algeria. Mohamed played football for the town he grow up in Algier’s. Coaching for the past 15 years with various age groups he brings a wealth of experience to the Academy. Mohamed has a Bachelor of Science and Sport Degree along with being a basketball coach he is an Athletics’ and Gymnasium instructor.

• At present he is still playing football and is of to play in London in an Asian tournament with the final being held at Chelsea FC ground (Stamford Bridge).   He is very passionate about playing for his team Glasgow Ansar with most of the players from Pakistan and India and all wishing to bring success back to Scotland. Mohamed is fluent in five different languages

Michelle Turner
Born in Glasgow

• As a football player Michelle reached 2 Scottish Cup finals in 2003 and 2004 and was runner up on both occasions with Stonelaw Girls FC. Michelle
  went on to play for Stonelaw Girls for 5 years gaining a lot of experience and enjoying the game of football
  
  
• Michelle is qualified in the following
  Sports Coaching with Development (HND)
  Sports Development Degree (BA) HONS
  Has been involved in coaching for the past 5 years from mini kickers to under 16s level.
  Workedf along side active schools Co-Ordinators in South Lanarkshire she was responsible for promoting football and Healthy Living
  HEAD COACH St Marks football team girls (primary school)
  HEAD COACH Burnside football team boys (primary school)
  The Academy are looking forward to working with Michelle for the next 3 months as she is expecting a baby
  Hopefully a new recruit for Jimmy Johnstone Academy.

Catriona Dey
Assistant Coach: Soccer Sevens
Age Group 2001

Jemma MCKirdy
Born in Glasgow

• Jemma worked in the past for a 3 year period at Clyde FC youth development
  and Cambuslang Rangers FC as team therapist providing injury and first aid treatment. she also took the circuit training classes and gave advice on
  nutritional programs.
  
  
• Jemma is Qualified in the following
  Sports Therapist (HND) /
  Sports and Exercise Science with Injuries Degree (BSC)
  Bachelor of Science Higher National Diploma (BSC)
  Having being involved in football over the past 6 years Jemma is
  Looking forward to working within the Academy.
  
  
  
  

Jordan Dey
Assistant Coach: Soccer Sevens
Age Group 2000

 

 

 

Rochelle McHaghney
Assistant Coach: Soccer Sevens
Age Group 2000

• Rochelle is a keen supporter of football and has been going to watch games at Celtic Park since a very young age. She has always wanted to play football and now feels that she can help coach the younger age groups and will be given the opportunity to develop her skill at the Academy.
  
  
• Rochelle attends Fernhill Secondary School and is studying for
  Her exams at present  
• Rochelle shall be going for her level 1 for children

Austin O'Connor
Coach: Fun Fours
Age Group 2002

John McGrady
Coach: Fun Fours
Age Group 2002

Dennis
Assistant Coach: Fun Fours
Age Group 2002