Luke Hardy
Dublin
Summary
Results-driven coaching professional with experience in player evaluation and conflict resolution. Proven ability to implement development plans and create safe, engaging environments for young athletes. Eager to leverage expertise for impactful contributions in youth sports.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Director of Coaching
Park Celtic
Dublin
08.2025 - Current
- Under my new role as director of coaching, I was expected to help design and implement a development plan for how football and coaching would be conducted in the club.
- I had to evaluate the structure teams had implemented, and ensure the club could keep as many teams playing as possible.
- I am trying to implement a more collaborative approach to the clubs volunteer coaches who are parents as I want them to have a say in how their kids play and how they coach
Rugby Coach
The High School Dublin
Dublin
09.2022 - Current
- I first gained experience as an assistant coach with the school's Senior Cup team.
- After two years of gaining experience under the coaches, I was allowed to become the back coach for the Junior Cup teams.
- Under this role, I was expected to design sessions to enhance the back lines' overall understanding of rugby, and develop their baseline skills.
Youth Sports Coach
Park Celtic
Dublin
04.2021 - 08.2025
- I began working as a youth sports coach after serving as a camp coach at my football club for several years.
- As I developed as a coach, I was expected to implement and design sessions in accordance with the age and level of the teams in the club.
- Within my role as a youth sports coach, I endeavoured to create a safe environment for kids to be able to express themselves
Volunteer
The National Rehabilitation Hospital
Dún Laoghaire , Ireland
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted in the running of sporting activities within the hospital.
- Transported patients from their rooms to the activities.
- There was social support for patients during the sporting activities.
- Created a fun and competitive atmosphere for the patients to express themselves.
Education
Leaving Certificate -
The High School Dublin
Dublin 07-2022
Bachelors Of Science - Applied Psychology
Institute of Arts, Design, And Technology
Dublin Skills
- Skill development
- Season scheduling
- Player evaluation
- Conflict resolution
- Health and safety
- Team leadership
- Session planning
Certification
National Goalkeeper License
Referees
Name – Richard Wheatley
Role – Chairman of Park Celtic
Contact Details - 0876474809
Timeline
Director of Coaching
Park Celtic
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer
The National Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2025
Rugby Coach
The High School Dublin
09.2022 - Current
Youth Sports Coach
Park Celtic
04.2021 - 08.2025
Leaving Certificate -
The High School Dublin
Bachelors Of Science - Applied Psychology
Institute of Arts, Design, And Technology