Regional Manager (East), Regional Manager (Central), Regional Manager (North) and Regional Manager (North East)

Talent Scouting

Attend AIFF, Member Associations, and other tournaments to identify promising football talents for the Talent Development Scheme (TDS) and National Youth teams.

Develop a strong understanding of the regional football ecosystem, including building relationships with local associations, academies, clubs, and grassroots programs.

Use the systems provided by AIFF to identify talent and implement the scouting network effectively.

Player Evaluation

Assess identified players based on technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and social aspects.

Maintain detailed scouting reports.

Ensure comprehensive evaluation without overlooking any group, maintaining high standards for all age groups.

Create a depth of players' long list of the region of age group.

Collaboration with Member Associations, Youth Academies, and Clubs

Work closely with Member Associations to streamline talent identification.

Assist in developing a Talent ID Policy for each Member Association in collaboration with the MA Technical Coordinator.

Partner with academies and clubs to create structured player development pathways.

Provide expert guidance on best practices in talent identification and development and monitoring through capacity building.

Capacity Building Activities

Conduct workshops and training sessions for local stakeholders through AIFF and Member Associations.

Share modern methodologies, FIFA guidelines, and best practices to enhance football development.

Support the capacity building of local support to assist in the academy accreditation process.

Academy Accreditation

Support the implementation of AIFF’s Academy Accreditation process within the allocated region and country.

Evaluate academies based on AIFF criteria and provide recommendations for improvement.

Work with Member Association officials to enhance academy management and player development structures.

Data Management & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of scouting data, player profiles, and training sessions.

Provide regular reports on scouting activities, academy accreditation status, and regional football development.

Offer strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.

Develop a player's depth data pool age category-wise regionally.

Individual Task Ownership

Enhanced Focus: Deep dive into each age group to identify potential and talent.

Efficient Workflow: Streamline scouting by distributing tasks and responsibilities, data, knowledge exchange, and scout appointments.

Better Assessment: Ensure comprehensive evaluation without overlooking any group.

Additional Responsibilities

Support with reimbursing scouts’ allowances and other administrative tasks as assigned by AIFF.

Coordinate with TDS, NT, and other AIFF staff to ensure successful talent identification and recruitment.

Undertake other responsibilities assigned by AIFF from time to time.