Jennings steps down as UAE Pro League Technical Director
Written by
Training Ground Guru
March 31, 2025
Gareth Jennings has stepped down as Technical Director of the UAE Pro League after two years.
The former Stoke, Leicester and Bristol City Academy Director took on the role in April 2023 and was responsible for supporting and developing Sporting and Technical Directors and high performance staff, leading strategy for player development and recruitment and working with key stakeholders.
Writing on LinkedIn, Jennings said: “Many thanks to all of my friends and colleagues for all of your help and support, it’s been an amazing journey and one which I will be forever thankful. Hopefully we’ve built an impactful legacy for technical development and the league will continue to grow and flourish as the Middle East moves into an exciting period of growth and investment.
“I’m looking forward to heading back to the UK and re-introducing myself to my family who have been incredibly supportive (and understanding!). See you all again soon!”
As well as working in prominent youth development roles in the UK, Jennings has been a Technical Expert for FIFA and as GM of High Performance for New Zealand Football.
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