Meet the team

Ger Pender

Head Of 11 a-side Football

Ger is a former professional football player who has turned his focus to coaching since his retirement.

Wayne Nelson

Lead Coach U10-12s

Wayne is a bright young coach who has been a player in CNS and has now developed into a player’s favourite on the coaching team.

Daniel Blunt

Pre-Academy Coach

Our youngest member of the coaching team is our Dan. Like Wayne, Dan started as a player at our Academy and quickly transitioned into a valuable member of the team.

Ben Monaghan

Head Pre Academy

Ben brings a strong work ethic and a positive manner to his coaching, which our players benefit from every week.

Ben Keogh

Academy Coach

Ben is another great young coach with a lot of potential to go far in the game. A nice, friendly coach with massive knowledge of the game.

Clint Nelson

Clint is the founder of CNS Coaching. He is a UEFA Elite Youth A-licensed coach. Clint built our Academy with the philosophy that every child can have the best football experience regardless of ability level. A place where every child can come and enjoy top-class coaches who truly care about each child’s development.

Ste Brown

Academy Coach

Ste’s positive energy and enthusiasm to help develop young players pour into every training. We are very lucky to have him as part of our Team.

Amy O Brien

Head of Operations

Amy joined us in 2025 as our Head of Operations. From being the first point of contact for our parents and new players as they join, Amy also brings a wealth of experience to our social media platforms too.