COOK ISLANDS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

National Mens Head Coach I National U19 Men’s Coach & National Academy Director
2023 – Present

In July 2023 Ibrom took on the role as National Academy Director for the Cook Islands Football Association.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Mobilise the first National Academy in the Cook Islands. • Oversee implementation of FIFA Talent Development Scheme. • Work with every national team both male and female on a weekly basis from youth to U19's. • Prepare national teams for future OFC Preliminary and developmental tournaments. • Talent Identify players of interest throughout the Islands of the Cook Islands. • Mentor national academy staff to be better prepared for OFC, Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.

SOUTHERN FOOTBALL FEDERATION

Head of Football Development
2023 – Present

In January 2023 Ibrom took on the role as Head of Football Development for the Southern Football Federation covering the region of Central Otago (31,186km Land Area).

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Head of Football Development for initiatives throughout the region of Central Otago, New Zealand on behalf of the Regional Football Federation.
• Enhance coach education throughout the region whilst mentoring and supporting coach’s individual pathway.
• Support and enhance club development as this relates to the regional and national body (New Zealand Football Federation).

FOOTBALL FEDERATION SAMOA

Technical Director
2020 – 2022

In August 2019 Ibrom was taken on as Technical Director for the Football Federation Samoa. Ibrom is one of just 211 FIFA Technical Directors globally. Ibrom’s role is to drive the direction of the federation through the management of all aspects of technical football development programs as they relate to FIFA and OFC.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Domestic National Training Groups established from U10’s – U23’s. • Six technical team members recruited within 18 months. • First FIFA Beach Soccer took place in Samoa. • First Senior National Coaches appointed both male and female. • 2022 – 2026 Long term Develop Plan created for FFS. • First annual Operational Plan’s for all divisions established. • First Country wide FIFA Women’s LTDP established.

National Teams

• U19 National Team qualify to Quarter Final Stage of the OFC Championships for first time. • National Women’s Team finish 4th at Women’s Nations Cup 2022. • First Futsal Tournament in 17 years for Senior National Men’s Team. • First Global Scouting and Recruitment program established. • First Residential National Training Camps in Auckland. • 28 new debuts at the International Level.

COOK ISLANDS FA

Technical Director & National Teams Advisor
2016 – 2018

In July 2016 Ibrom signed on as Technical Director for the Country of the Cook Islands. Ibrom prepared all areas of national team preparation. Managed technical staff in both Rarotonga and Aitutaki. As well as managing the strategic direction of the Member Association aligned to FIFA and OFC.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Established 6 National Academies. • First OFC Education Centre in the Oceania Region commenced 2017. • First FIFA Grassroots and Youth Coaching License took place in Rarotonga. • U17 Women’s National Team Qualify to the the semi final stage of the OFC Preliminary Competition for the first time in history. • First FIFA GK Course in 4years. • Highest number of coaches (17) qualified to OFC C License Level.

WELLINGTON PHOENIX FC

Academy Director/Head Coach (Hyundai A League)
2013 – 2015

Ibrom was taken on by the Wellington Phoenix as Academy Director to establish the club’s first elite residential academy. The academy would be one of the first in the Hyundai A League. Ibrom recruited 34 players both domestically and internationally. As well as overseeing all aspects of the academy program both players and staff.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Two academy players signed to professional contracts with club.
• Two players represent New Zealand U17’s in World Cup Qualifiers.
• One player represents Fiji U17’s in World Cup Qualifiers.
• One player represents Vanuatu U17’s in World Cup Qualifiers.

HOUSTON DYNAMO FC

Head of International Recruitment & Academy Coach/Consultant
2013

Ibrom was seconded by the Houston Dynamo in early 2013 as an international scout, academy coach and consultant. Supported all academy teams including being the Assistant U18's Coach at the Dallas Cup 2013 under James Clarkson (Houston Dash Head Coach). Ibrom also supported the U13 academy team to tour to Chivas Guadalajara as well as academy fixtures throughout the region of Texas and around the United States against other Major League Soccer academy teams. Whilst scouting Ibrom’s role was to identify elite level players around seven different locations throughout Mexico to filter into the Houston Dynamo Academy through an initial trial.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Over 500 players scouted throughout six different locations in Mexico.
• 2013 Dallas Cup Finalist.
• International tour to Chivas Guadalajara in Mexico.
• Travelled throughout region of Texas with academy teams.

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

Professional Coach & Player Development Officer
2000 – 2005

Ibrom worked throughout the north-eastern side of the United States providing a wide range of coaching skills to youngsters aged 5 - 18 years of age at various sites. As well as providing specialist clinics to players and coaches and working closely with a number of Super Y League clubs.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Worked in seven different states throughout the north-eastern side of the US.
• Head Coach for North Yarmouth Academy.
• Technical Player Development Coach for Odyssey Sport 97’.
• Player Development Officer in three clubs in the north-eastern side of the US.