Academy Staff

Alan Irvine - Academy Manager

Alan Irvine returned to Everton to take up the role of Academy Manager in July 2011. He replaced veteran boss Ray Hall, returning to the Club after almost four years away. Previously he had been a player and assistant manager at Everton.

Read Alan's full profile here.

Kevin Sheedy - Youth Team Coach

Everton legend Kevin assists in the development of technically excellent players for the Academy's full-time player programme. He is involved in all technical work, the monitoring of youth players' performance and preparation. Kevin brings with him a wealth of experience, having played for Everton at the top level for ten years, as well as making 47 appearances for the Republic of Ireland.

Neil Dewsnip - Head Coach

Neil is responsible for overseeing the technical and tactical development of our 9 to 18 year old players. This includes being responsible for the philosophy, structure and operation of the performance programme within the Academy. In addition, Neil oversees all performance and results of all age groups and technical staff.

Ray Hall - International Ambassador

After over two decades at the helm of the Everton Academy Ray announced his intention to retire and Alan Irvine was installed as the new boss. Hall took up a new role as international ambassador and could reflect on a period in which he developed some of the nations finest players.

Kevin O'Brien - Academy Director of Goalkeeping

Kevin is tasked with developing technically excellent goalkeepers for the Academy Programme. He is responsible for all technical and tactical development for Academy goalkeepers from nine-years-old to the senior side. He is also involved in establishing and implementing a goalkeeper syllabus for all Academy goalkeepers; monitoring and assessing performance of all goalkeeping staff; directing all assistants work and overseeing all recruitment of Academy goalkeepers.