Nehdi Paul Tajini
Turku
Summary
Dynamic Technical Director with a proven track record at Technical Director – Youth Development, specializing in elite youth development and program management. Expert in tactical periodization and fostering holistic player growth, I have successfully designed comprehensive curricula and mentored coaches, enhancing performance and talent identification across multiple clubs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director
Technical Director – Youth Development
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw grassroots to U19 programs
- Designed and implemented full club development curriculum
- Trained and mentored coaches and staff
Senior & Youth Coach
Various Clubs
01.2011 - 01.2021
- Coached across all youth age groups and senior men’s levels
- Introduced modern training methodology and development pathways
- Promoted holistic development on and off the field
Coach
Multiple clubs
01.1994 - 01.2009
- Long-standing coaching career from grassroots to semi-professional
- Built foundations for multiple club academy programs
- Contributed to the Finnish football ecosystem through mentorship and development
Skills
- Elite Youth Development (U4–U19)
- Tactical Periodization & Coaching Methodologies
- Long-Term Player Development (LTPD)
- Multilingual & Cross-Cultural Communication
- Program Management & Coach Education
- Scouting & Talent ID Systems
- Program development
- Curriculum design
- Data analysis
- Performance assessment
- Coaching strategies
- Team management
- Talent identification
- Mentorship programs
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Youth development
- Adaptability training
- Technical solutions
- Client needs assessment
Coaching Qualifications
- UEFA Pro License
- Advanced coaching certifications across youth and senior levels
Personal Information
Nationality: Finnish Tunisian
Profile Summary - Summary
UEFA Pro License holder-Club Technical Director Master Certificate with 34+ years of coaching in Finland and internationally. Expert in youth and senior team coaching, having led programs for ages 4–19 in Saudi Arabia. Renowned for strategic vision, adaptability, and a player-first approach. Seeking a new role to apply my global experience and development expertise for club success.
Professional Highlights
- Technical Director – Youth Development, Saudi Arabia, 01/01/22, 12/31/23, Oversaw grassroots to U19 programs, Designed and implemented full club development curriculum, Trained and mentored coaches and staff
- Senior & Youth Coach – Various Clubs, Qatar, 01/01/11, 12/31/21, Coached across all youth age groups and senior men’s levels, Introduced modern training methodology and development pathways, Promoted holistic development on and off the field
- Coaching Career in Finland, Finland, 01/01/94, 12/31/09, Long-standing coaching career from grassroots to semi-professional, Built foundations for multiple club academy programs, Contributed to the Finnish football ecosystem through mentorship and development
Certification
- UEFA PRO LICENSE
- MASTER DEGREE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FOR CLUB
- INSTRUCTOR FOR COACHES
- SCOUTING CERTIFICATE
- LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE
- GAMES ANYLYSES CERTIFICATE
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Finnish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Swedish
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Technical Director
Technical Director – Youth Development
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior & Youth Coach
Various Clubs
01.2011 - 01.2021
Coach
Multiple clubs
01.1994 - 01.2009
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