Lisburn, Northern Ireland · Ian McClurg — Play Pro NI
Develop your game with UEFA A Licensed Coach Ian McClurg. Personalised coaching, technical and physical assessments, and clear development plans for ambitious players across Northern Ireland.
Understand what to improve. Train with purpose. Track your progress.
Improve for your current team or prepare for a higher level. Enquire for availability, programme details and fees.
UEFA A Licensed Coach · MSc Performance Coaching · 25+ Years Developing Players
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Individual player development
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Understand your strengths and identify your next development priorities through technical and physical testing, individual coaching feedback and a written performance summary.
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Personalised coaching built around your playing position, individual needs and match demands.
Designed to complement your club training.
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Follow a structured training programme wherever you are, helping you prepare for the demands of higher-level football.
Available to local and remote players. Optional alongside in-person coaching.
No trials or contracts are guaranteed.
Service detailsFocused coaching in small groups, combining individual attention with competitive practices that challenge players to improve.
Join the Waiting ListShowcase your ability through focused coaching, performance testing and player assessment. Register to hear about upcoming dates, locations and eligibility.
Register Your InterestEnquire for availability, programme details and fees.
How it works
Understand your starting point and identify what matters most for your game.
Agree your priorities and receive practical guidance on what to improve.
Develop through focused coaching and independent practice, recording relevant measures to review progress.
Every coaching session has a clear development target, a relevant performance measure and a recorded outcome.
Full testing takes place at the initial assessment. Selected measures are used during coaching, with broader reassessment at suitable intervals.
About Ian · Individual Player Development Specialist
I’m Ian McClurg, a UEFA A Licensed Coach with an MSc in Performance Coaching and more than 25 years’ experience developing players in Canada. Now based in Lisburn, I help players across Northern Ireland understand their game, train with purpose and prepare for their next level.
My approach combines individual coaching, performance assessment and clear development plans, while supporting the work players already do with their clubs.
Challenge the player. Support the person.
Free online scorecard
Complete the free Football Readiness Scorecard to reflect on your current preparation and identify areas to explore in your development.
An online self-assessment based on your answers. It does not replace practical testing, video analysis or an individual coaching assessment.
Take the Free Readiness ScorecardCommon questions
Ian is based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. The specific training venue and arrangements will be confirmed when you enquire.
Yes. New players begin with an individual performance assessment so coaching can be guided by their baseline and development priorities.
Yes. Play Pro NI supports your existing club football.
No. The app is optional alongside in-person coaching and is also available to remote players. Enquire for availability, programme details and fees.
Choose Small Group Training — Waiting List or Player ID Events — Register Interest when enquiring. Dates, locations and eligibility details will be shared when available; neither service is open for booking yet.
Enquire about an individual assessment or position-specific coaching in Lisburn.
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