Sesa Football Academy ropes in Terry Phelan as manager
2011-04-07
Goa based Sesa Football Academy today announced the signing of former English Premier League player Terry Phelan as its Chief Mentor at Panaji today. Sesa Football Academy (SFA) has pulled a coup-of-sorts with the high profile signing. The former Chelsea and Manchester City defender who signed a three-year deal with Sesa Football Academy recently, has taken charge and already moved to Goa. Having moved on from being a professional player to become a successful youth coach in two continents - North America and Australia – Terry Phelan brings with him a wealth of knowledge and sporting skills.
SFA also announced the appointment of Libero Sports as the academy’s strategic marketing consultants. Libero Sports India, a subsidiary of US based Libero Sports LLC, through its global partnerships will assist in player representation and sponsorship packaging for the academy.
Terry Phelan, Chief Mentor, Sesa Football Academy said, “Goa’s love for football is well known. I’m thrilled about being part of the Sesa Football academy and look forward to working closely with the players and coaching staff. I believe that the Academy has the potential to become one of the best academies in the world”.
Explaining his game plan for the next few months, added Terry, “Today sports science is the key to success and that’s what I plan to bring to the academy. Sports Science involves a long term plan which analysis a number of elements including speed and strength. Constant monitoring of players and managing nutrition are an important part of the science. I have already begun evaluating training sessions based on technical, tactical, physical and social aspects”.
Terry Phelan has played for several leading British clubs including Chelsea, Manchester City, Leeds United, Everton and Fulham. He has also played for the team of the Republic of Ireland. His transfer in the year 1992-93 from Wimbledon to Manchester City for $ 4.2 million sum was a world record transfer fee for a defender, at that time.
Nicknamed "the scuttler", a recipient of the Republic of Ireland Young Player of the Year Award, he has played for the country’s national team 42 times, including the 1994 World Cup when he was the starting left - back of the team that beat Italy 1-0 and went through to the second round. On retiring in 2003 Terry coached with Otago United in New Zealand before moving to a coaching programme in the US.
