The Scottish FA is delighted to announce the appointment of Angie Hind as Scotland Women’s Under-23s Head Coach, alongside her role as Performance Pathways Manager.
Hind returns to the Scottish FA with extensive experience across the girls’ and women’s game, the former Kilmarnock captain previously worked within the association as a coach educator, development officer and national-team coach.
A former Scotland international player, Hind has also held senior coaching and development roles at Rangers and Dartmouth College, before spending more than a decade as Head Coach of the women’s soccer programme at Old Dominion University in the United States.
Her previous work with the Scottish FA included responsibility for player development at a range of levels, while she also led Scotland’s regional girls’ development programme and worked with players across the Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 age groups.
Hind’s appointment as Under-23s Head Coach represents an important step in strengthening the pathway into the Scotland senior women’s national team, providing young players with a high-performance international environment in which they can continue their progression, work within the Scotland playing philosophy and demonstrate their readiness for the demands of senior international football.
The 54-year-old will also oversee the Scottish FA’s Performance Pathway which currently includes the NextGen programme, the structured development pathway for girls aged 11 to 17, alongside the national youth teams.
Angie Hind, Scotland Women’s Under-23s Head Coach, said: “I am genuinely thrilled to be back at the Scottish FA in this role, at what I believe is a very exciting time. The commitment that the Scottish FA has to the women’s game is refreshing, and I genuinely feel that, with that renewed support, combined with the passion, expertise and desire that both SWNT Head Coach, Mel Andreatta, and Head of Women’s Football, Shirley Martin, have for success, we have a real opportunity to make a big impact.
“I have been fortunate to have spent almost two decades coaching in one of the most competitive environments in the US college system, developing elite players with a winning mentality, and that is exactly what I hope I can bring to our National Youth Programme.
“The work that has been done to date, alongside the incredible growth in the number of girls coming through, makes this both an exciting and a pivotal moment for the women’s game. I hope to build on the great work that has already been done and perhaps bring a slightly different approach, making sure that we are not only developing talent, but developing talented players who know how to win.”
Craig Mulholland, Scottish FA Chief Football Officer, said:
“We are delighted to appoint Angie as Head Coach of our Under-23s. She brings an outstanding depth of experience in player development, coaching and the women’s game, both in Scotland and internationally.
“The Under-23 environment is an important part of the pathway towards our senior national team, and Angie’s experience makes her ideally suited to lead players through that transition.
“Alongside her coaching role, Angie will continue to contribute as Performance Pathways Manager for Girls and Women, giving us an excellent opportunity to create greater connection and alignment across the women’s youth pathway.”
Melissa Andreatta, Scotland Women’s National Team Head Coach:
“I’m really pleased to welcome Angie back into the Scottish FA and into our performance environment. She brings a wealth of experience in developing players and she understands what is required to help young athletes make that important transition towards senior international football.
“I’ve experienced first-hand the value of a strong Under-23 programme, and I know how important that environment can be for players who are ready to take the next step.
“I’m really looking forward to working closely with Angie to create a strong connection between the Under-23s and the senior team, while also making sure we continue to develop players with the qualities and mentality required to succeed on the world stage.”
