DAFNE MARTÍNEZ GIJÓN
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
UEFA A licensed coach and technical director with a proven track record in football coaching and player development within both academy and professional settings. Successfully led a technical program that cultivated a winning culture, resulting in a spring league title through effective training strategies and player enhancement.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director
Brooklyn United Academy
New York
08.2025 - Current
- Led 7v7 technical programme, establishing coaching priorities and development standards for academy teams.
- Planned and delivered training and match preparation, overseeing player evaluation and individual development decisions.
- Coordinated with coaches and families to foster consistent, accountable a consistent, accountable development environment; coached G2017 group to Spring League title in 2026.
Co-Director
C.D. Rayo Cañaveral
Madrid
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership to establish strategic initiatives and outline long-term goals.
- Coordinated project timelines and managed resources across multiple teams to ensure project success.
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed and organized programs for football school in Madrid, improving training opportunities for students.
- Delivered freelance services for multiple projects, ensuring client objectives were met effectively.
Football Coach
LALIGA Academy
Dubai
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered technical-tactical training aligned with LALIGA's academy methodology, enhancing player comprehension and engagement in a multicultural environment.
- Developed individualized training programs to address specific athlete needs, promoting skill growth and performance enhancement.
- Supported player development through tailored assessments and program activities, enhancing individual performance across diverse backgrounds.
- Analyzed player performance through video breakdowns and match assessments, identifying areas for improvement to inform future training.
- Led team practices focusing on skill improvement and strategy execution.
Assistant & Fitness Coach - Women's U18
LALIGA Academy Madrid
Madrid
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated weekly training, match preparation, and player development for women's U18 programme, resulting in improved player readiness.
- Led football-specific physical preparation and load monitoring with WIMU GPS and Hudl video, enhancing training effectiveness and player feedback.
- Collaborated with technical staff on readiness, injury prevention, and return-to-play processes, ensuring athlete safety and optimizing performance.
International Coaching & Scouting Assignments
LALIGA
Manila
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Coached academy players in Manila, enhancing skills and performance, while supporting scouting efforts at a football tournament in Abu Dhabi.
- Developed innovative strategies that improved team performance and outcomes.
- Completed daily responsibilities efficiently in a fast-paced environment. with precision in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
Strength & Conditioning Coach - Women's Regional Teams
Real Federación de Fútbol de Madrid (RFFM)
Madrid
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared Madrid women's youth representative teams for federation camps and competitions through targeted physical conditioning, enhancing athlete readiness.
- Coordinated conditioning, recovery, and injury prevention strategies with technical staff, ensuring alignment with football programme demands and optimizing athlete performance.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies during training sessions, significantly enhancing athlete safety and reducing risk of injuries.
- Designed tailored strength training programs for athletes at Real Federación de Fútbol de Madrid.
- Conducted performance assessments to evaluate athlete capabilities and progress.
Football Analytics Researcher - Complex Systems (Football & Networks)
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Madrid
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Performed in-depth scouting and performance analysis using Wyscout and SkillCorner data to support strategic decision-making.
- Analyzed player passing networks and expected goals (xG) to deepen insights into game dynamics.
- Analyzed data using statistical software to derive meaningful insights.
- Partnered with faculty on interdisciplinary projects and research proposals to advance collaborative research efforts.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support research initiatives.
Football Coach / Academy Co-Director
CD Unión Valdebernardo
Madrid
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Coached youth teams for five seasons, transitioned into academy co-direction, and improved player development through effective session planning and team management.
- Designed strategic game plans to improve team adaptability and performance in competitive situations.
- Developed tailored training programs for various age groups and skill levels, fostering skill progression and engagement.
- Conducted individual player assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Scouting & Tactical Analysis Intern - First Team
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Madrid
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Contributed to first-team scouting and tactical analysis for 2019/20 season in Spain's second division, enhancing team strategies.
- Aided coaching staff in practice and match preparations, ensuring effective execution of game plans.
- Coordinated training sessions for youth academy players, fostering skill development and readiness.
- Organized equipment inventory and maintained storage areas to ensure accessibility.
Education
Master’s in Sports Marketing Management - Marketing
ESIC Business & Marketing School
Comunidad De Madrid03-2021
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sport And Exercise Science - Physical Activity & Sports Sciences
Universidad Camilo José Cela
Comunidad De Madrid07-2020
Skills
- Player development
- Training design
- Match preparation
- Session delivery
- Coaching techniques
- Opponent evaluation
- Talent identification
- GPS monitoring
- Data feedback
- Opposition analysis
- Scouting analysis
- Tracking data
- Video analysis
- Athlete growth
- Program development
- Women's football
- Curriculum design
Personal Information
- Title: UEFA A Licensed Coach Technical Director Women's Football
- Availability: Available for international travel and remote work.
Certification
UEFA A Licence, RFEF | 2026-2029, UEFA B Licence, RFEF | 2019
PLAYING BACKGROUND
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2009-2018
- Madrid CFF
2018-2021
Long-term competitive playing background in Spanish football.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Spain
- United States
- United Arab Emirates
- Philippines
MOBILITY
Available for international travel and remote work.
Timeline
Technical Director
Brooklyn United Academy
08.2025 - Current
Football Coach
LALIGA Academy
08.2024 - 03.2025
International Coaching & Scouting Assignments
LALIGA
01.2024 - 01.2024
Assistant & Fitness Coach - Women's U18
LALIGA Academy Madrid
08.2023 - 08.2024
Strength & Conditioning Coach - Women's Regional Teams
Real Federación de Fútbol de Madrid (RFFM)
10.2022 - 11.2023
Football Analytics Researcher - Complex Systems (Football & Networks)
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
10.2022 - 11.2023
Co-Director
C.D. Rayo Cañaveral
08.2022 - Current
Scouting & Tactical Analysis Intern - First Team
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
09.2019 - 07.2020
Football Coach / Academy Co-Director
CD Unión Valdebernardo
01.2014 - 01.2023
Master’s in Sports Marketing Management - Marketing
ESIC Business & Marketing School
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sport And Exercise Science - Physical Activity & Sports Sciences
Universidad Camilo José Cela