UEFA Pro Licence holder Lisa Fallon has been appointed as first team head coach with SSE Airtricity League First Division side Galway United.
Fallon who worked on the coaching staff under John Caulfield during his tenure at Cork City has also on the coaching staff of Chelsea Ladies, manager of London City Lionesses and an analysis role with both Jim Gavin’s Dublin footballers and Michael O’Neill’ Northern Ireland senior side.
Speaking to the club’s website Caulfield is delighted with his latest addition to the United coaching staff said “Since the last occasion we worked together I have seen significant developments in Lisa’s coaching ability
“Her time in England has transformed her into a top coach and has given her the understanding and belief to coach at this level.
“Over there she was operating in the highest learning environment and it is clear to me that now is the right time for her to show her qualities which I believe in. I am delighted to have her on board.”
The experienced UEFA Pro Licence holder is excited about the opportunity in the west. “Galway United is a big club with huge potential,” Fallon remarks.
“There are fantastic people here and I’m really excited about the plans, ambition and possibilities at this club.
“I’ve worked with John before and I know the high standards he demands. We’ve an exciting squad and a brilliant backroom team and although the club came very close to promotion last season, we know that absolutely everything has to go up a gear for the 2021 campaign.”
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