Matthew Towns
Birkirkara, Malta
Certifications / diplomas / degrees:
- UEFA A Goalkeeping License – November 2024
- UEFA A ELITE Diploma – December 2023 English FA Level 1 Football Psychology – February 2017
- UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching License - December 2022
- English FA Level 1 Talent Identification – January 2017
- UEFA A Football Coaching License – May 2017
- English FA Level 2 Goalkeeping Coaching- November 2014
- UEFA B Football Coaching License – July 2013
- English FA Level 2 / UEFA C License Football Coaching – July 2009
- UEFA C License Football Coaching – July 2009
- English FA Junior Team Managers Certificate– October 2002
- Malta Football Association Football Physical Trainer Diploma - November 2014
- Malta Football Association Level 1 Diploma in Goalkeeping Coaching – January 2012
- Scottish FA Level 3 Goalkeeping Coaching – October 2017
- University of Derby (Buxton) 2005 - 2008
BA(Hons)in Sports Studies and Strength & Conditioning
Thesis: The Effects of Caffeine in Short Term Power Output
Current Roles: Coaching / Playing
- SLIEMA WANDERERS FC
-- Head of Academy Goalkeeping / First Team Goalkeeper Coach
-- July 2021- Ongoing
-- ACHIEVEMENTS:
-- 1st Division Champions: 2022 - 2023
-- FA Ttrophy Winners: 2023 - 2024
-- National Team Goalkeeper Call ups:
-- Rashed Al Tumi – Senior National Team
-- Andrew Cassar Parnis - u18's National Team
-- Fabian Lauri - u18s National Team
-- Zeon Montanaro - Futsal National Team
- Responsibilities:
-- Implement my vision and understanding of the goalkeeper’s role
-- Planning of targets/objectives for training
-- Mental and physical preparation for the goalkeeper of each team from u15s to senior team
-- Support coach in selection of the goalkeeper for the match of each team
-- Pre & Post-match analysis of goalkeepers performance both of our team and opponents • Scouting for goalkeeper talent
- BIRKIRKARA FC WOMEN
-- First Team Goalkeeper Coach
-- August 2023 -Ongoing
- ACHIEVEMENTS:
-- National Team Goalkeeper Call Ups:
-- Janice Xuereb - Malta Senior Team
-- Maya Cachia - Malta Senior Team
-- Erika Muscat - Malta Girls u16
- Responsibilities:
-- Implement my vision and understanding of the goalkeeper’s role
-- Planning of targets/objectives for training
-- Mental and physical preparation for the goalkeeper of each team from u15s to senior team
-- Support coach in selection of the goalkeeper for the match of each team
-- Pre & Post-match analysis of goalkeepers performance both of our team and opponents
-- Be adaptable to the requirements of the goalkeepers I am working with
Past Coaching / Playing Experiences
- TARXIEN RAINBOWS FC
-- Head of Academy Goalkeeping / First Team Goalkeeping Coach / u17’s Head Coach
-- July 2020 – May 2021
- ACHIEVEMENTS:
-- Lead the u17’s to a 4th place finish in the league table
-- Prepare the senior team Goalkeepers for matchday
-- Mental and physical preparation for the goalkeeper of each team from u15s to senior team
-- Support coach in analysis of opponents
-- Pre & Post-match analysis: assessing the goalkeepers performance both of our team and opponents
-- Prepare and develop the u17’s squad technically and tactically for League competition
-- Implement a style of play and prepare players to be able to play to it
-- Develop players of the u17’s to progress to u20’s football
- SK VICTORIA WANDERERS FC
-- First Team Head Coach
-- July 2020 – May 2021
- ACHIEVEMENTS:
-- Guided the team to 4th place finish in the league, the highest position achieved in a number of years. Also promoted 4 youth team players to their 1st team debuts in my first season.
-- Plan, prepare and deliver coaching sessions.
-- Work with match analysts to plan and prepare relevant team analysis
-- Prepare and implement a style of play for League and Cup competitions
-- Be present for media obligations and pre and post match interviews
-- Assist in the decision making process regarding player recruitment
-- Lead a team of technical staff including my assistant coach, goalkeeping coach and physical trainer
-- Promote youth team players to senior football