Full-Time

Individual Player Development Coach Academy

Posted on 2/21/2026

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

501-1,000 employees

Multi-purpose stadium hosting NFL and MLS

No salary listed

Atlanta, GA, USA

In Person

Category
Training
Requirements
  • USSF B license or equivalent.
  • 5 years of experience in an academy of a professional soccer club.
  • Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Office and Apple Software.
  • Experience using key industry software (Wyscout, Hudl and Sportscode).
Responsibilities
  • Identify individual needs during the game for players in the second team and the U18s, U16s, and U15s in the academy.
  • Create individual, position, and unit (2, 3, 4 players) training sessions to focus on a specific position and area of the field.
  • Build training sessions and IDP programs aligned with the Atlanta United FC curriculum, style of play, and player profiles.
  • Deliver meaningful individual/unit training sessions after the team training and/or in separate time slots at a different time of the day.
  • Create weekly and monthly plans to have a clear mid and long-term development vision.
  • Evaluate and monitor the development of the players.
  • Quantify performance and compile minutes played by each player in each team in the academy to build comprehensive databases (including U14s and U13s).
  • Coordinate the mid-season and end-of-the-season individual reports for each team.
  • Assisting other head coaches in team training sessions.
  • To lead, manage, and inspire coaches, assistant coaches, and performance staff for the ATL UTD 2, U18s, U16s, and U15s teams to implement the methodology and Atlanta United style of play.
  • Work in collaboration with the Director of Methodology to deliver the academy soccer program with the technical position-specific skills required for players at Atlanta United.
  • Assist teams in the academy during specific training sessions, games, and tournaments.
  • Formulate opinions and create evaluations based on facts and share these evaluations with the head coach and staff for each specific team.
  • To ensure that the staff in the academy live the academy standards and behaviors both on and off the field.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in sport sciences (desirable).
  • Spanish and other languages are a plus.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a multipurpose sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta that hosts professional and college teams and major events. It serves as the home field for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United, and it welcomes marquee events such as the World Cup, College Football Playoff championships, MLS Cup, and the Super Bowl. The stadium supports large-scale events through a flexible, seating-rich design and partnerships with sponsors, including naming-rights holder Mercedes-Benz and other brands. The venue emphasizes sustainability, being the first professional sports stadium in North America to earn LEED Platinum Certification and the first stadium worldwide to achieve TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste. Its goal is to provide a premier home for sports and entertainment, operate at high environmental and operational standards, and attract global events and partners.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

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Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Hosts 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal generating $503.2 million impact.
  • Super Bowl LXII in 2028 elevates NFL event prestige.
  • Chris Brown and USHER tour adds two shows November 7-8, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Roof mechanical failures cause event postponements and high repair costs.
  • ParkHub parking glitches trigger fan chaos during 2025 high-demand events.
  • Post-event violence incidents spur lawsuits and deter fans.

What makes Mercedes-Benz Stadium unique

  • LG provides hundreds of DVLED and LCD displays throughout stadium.
  • Reticulated roof opens in 12 minutes at button push.
  • AT&T Perch launches premium seating on 200 level.

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FOX 5 Atlanta
Jan 14th, 2026
Kemp's final legislative agenda focuses on affordability, infrastructure

Kemp's final legislative agenda focuses on affordability, infrastructure. Georgia lawmakers gathered for Gov. Kemp's final Eggs and Issues as governor. The brief. * * Hundreds of state lawmakers and business leaders gathered at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues Breakfast. * House and Senate leaders discussed their priorities for the upcoming legislative session. * Governor Brian Kemp previewed some of his budget proposals ahead of Thursday's State of the State address. ATLANTA - Lawmakers and business leaders gathered at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues event as the 2026 legislative session got underway. Eggs and Issues. "We are laser-focused on keeping Georgia the best place in this nation to live, work, raise a family, and do business for generations to come," House Speaker Jon Burns told attendees. House and Senate leaders discussed their legislative priorities. "We're going to concentrate on the income tax, lowering it," Lt. Gov. Burt Jones explained, "and property tax, getting a handle on that. Looking at insurance costs." Governor Kemp Previews State of the State Address Gov. Brian Kemp set the tone for his last legislative session, previewing his agenda ahead of Thursday's State of the State address. Kemp's budget proposal includes $1.8 billion to increase roadway capacity along the I-75 corridor in Henry County for the construction of dedicated express lanes in both the northbound and southbound directions. Initial estimates indicate that once the express lanes are completed, as much as 70% more vehicles will be able to pass through the busy corridor during rush hours. Gov. Brian Kemp spoke on Wednesday morning at the annual Eggs & Issues breakfast, which is part of the kickoff for the new legislative session. * An additional $200 million investment to continue improvements already underway along Georgia 316. * $250 million in funding for local road projects. * $100 million for bridge improvements in rural communities across the state. The governor is also proposing a new program designed to tackle homelessness in Atlanta and other urban areas. Known as the Homelessness Response Grant, the state would make a one-time investment of $50 million that will be coupled with funds from public, private, and nonprofit partners. Georgia's business and political leaders packed Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast, hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The event is considered one of the state's premier policy gatherings, bringing together elected officials, executives, and community leaders to discuss Georgia's economic outlook and legislative priorities. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Governor Brian Kemp both addressed the crowd, highlighting key issues facing the state. Our Deidra Dukes breaks down the major takeaways and what leaders are focusing on heading into the year ahead. The Kemp administration will also work for passage of the Education and Workforce Strategy Act to ensure continued collaboration between the University and Technical College Systems, the Georgia Department of Education, and other agencies to grow the state's workforce. "Making everyday life more affordable for hardworking Georgians will continue to be my top priority this legislative session," Kemp said. "Because Georgians know better than politicians how to spend their money." The source. * This is a FOX 5 Atlanta original report from Deidra Dukes who attended the event and heard from lawmakers.

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