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==Early life and education== |
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==Early life and education== |
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Sherman grew up in [[Aberystwyth]], Wales.{{cn|date=February 2024}} He attended [[Ysgol Penglais School]] in Wales.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-sherman-a6590a29/|title=Profile}}] |
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Sherman grew up in [[Aberystwyth]], Wales.{{cn|date=February 2024}} He attended [[Ysgol Penglais School]] in Wales.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-sherman-a6590a29/|title=Profile |via=LinkedIn}}] |
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==Playing career== |
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==Playing career== |
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Sherman made his senior debut for Aberystwyth Reserves at age 15 and for the first team at 16. He moved to Cardiff City at 16 and spent three years with the club, before brief spells with Swansea and Hull. He primarily played as a left-winger.[{{Cite ]web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/football/football-coaches-receiving-end-change|title=Rob Sherman - Otago Daily Times article}} |
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Sherman made his senior debut for Aberystwyth Reserves at age 15 and for the first team at 16. He moved to Cardiff City at 16 and spent three years with the club, before brief spells with Swansea and Hull. He primarily played as a left-winger.[{{Cite news |url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/football/football-coaches-receiving-end-change |title=Football Coaches Receiving End Change |newspaper=Otago Daily Times}}] |
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==Managerial career== |
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==Managerial career== |
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Sherman has been described as a "highly respected figure in football and coaching education globally".[{{Cite ]web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/the-turbulence-is-self-inflicted-departing-ffa-technical-boss-leaves-scathing-manifesto-in-his-wake-20200407-p54hsr.html|title=Rob Sherman slams the sport|publisher=smh.com.au}} |
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Sherman has been described as a "highly respected figure in football and coaching education globally".[{{Cite news |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/the-turbulence-is-self-inflicted-departing-ffa-technical-boss-leaves-scathing-manifesto-in-his-wake-20200407-p54hsr.html |title=Rob Sherman slams the sport |newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald}}] |
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===Wales=== |
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===Wales=== |
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Sherman joined the [[Football Association of Wales]] in 1997 as an Area Coach, later becoming National Player Development Manager and Technical Director. He helped nurture talents such as [[Gareth Bale]] and [[Aaron Ramsey]].[{{Cite web|url=https://fijifootball.com.fj/fiji-fa-confirms-sherman-as-national-football-head-coach/]?utm_source=chatgpt.com|title=Fiji FA Confirms Sherman as National Football Head Coach}} |
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Sherman joined the [[Football Association of Wales]] in 1997 as an Area Coach, later becoming National Player Development Manager and Technical Director. He helped nurture talents such as [[Gareth Bale]] and [[Aaron Ramsey]].[{{Cite web|url=https://fijifootball.com.fj/fiji-fa-confirms-sherman-as-national-football-head-coach/ |title=Fiji FA Confirms Sherman as National Football Head Coach |publisher=Fiji Football Association }}] |
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===New Zealand=== |
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===New Zealand=== |
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Sherman served as Technical Director for [[New Zealand Football]], overseeing development programs and contributing to the growth of football in the country.[{{Cite web|url=https://robshermanfootballconsultant.com/Rob_Sherman_Football_Consultant/About_Rob.html]?utm_source=chatgpt.com|title=Rob Sherman Football Consultant}} |
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Sherman served as Technical Director for [[New Zealand Football]], overseeing development programs and contributing to the growth of football in the country.[{{Cite web |url=https://robshermanfootballconsultant.com/Rob_Sherman_Football_Consultant/About_Rob.html |title=About Rob |publisher=Rob Sherman Football Consultant}}] |
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===Australia=== |
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===Australia=== |
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In July 2018, Sherman joined [[Melbourne Victory FC]] as Technical Director, managing the National Premier League, Youth League, Women's, and Academy programs.[{{Cite web|url=https://melbournevictory.com.au/news/rob-sherman-farewells-victory-new-role-ffa/]?utm_source=chatgpt.com|title=Rob Sherman Farewells Victory}} |
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In July 2018, Sherman joined [[Melbourne Victory FC]] as Technical Director, managing the National Premier League, Youth League, Women's, and Academy programs.[{{Cite web|url=https://melbournevictory.com.au/news/rob-sherman-farewells-victory-new-role-ffa/ |title=Rob Sherman Farewells Victory |publisher=Melbourne Victory}}] |
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In April 2019, he was appointed National Technical Director at [[Football Federation Australia]], responsible for overseeing the National Football Curriculum, Pathways, Competitions, National Teams, Coach Development, and Participation. He resigned in March 2020, citing organizational challenges.[{{Cite ]web|url=https://www.espn.com/football/story/_/id/26443038/ffa-appoint-rob-sherman-technical-director?utm_source=chatgpt.com|title=FFA Appoints Rob Sherman Technical Director}} |
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In April 2019, he was appointed National Technical Director at [[Football Federation Australia]], responsible for overseeing the National Football Curriculum, Pathways, Competitions, National Teams, Coach Development, and Participation. He resigned in March 2020, citing organizational challenges.[{{Cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/football/story/_/id/26443038/ffa-appoint-rob-sherman-technical-director |title=FFA Appoints Rob Sherman Technical Director |publisher=ESPN}}] |
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===Oceania=== |
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===Oceania=== |
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In 2022, Sherman joined the [[Oceania Football Confederation]] as High Performance Consultant, assisting with regional football development programs.[{{]Citeweb|url=https://www.oceaniafootball.com/meet-the-team-ofc-high-performance-consultant-rob-sherman/?utm_source=chatgpt.com|title=Meet the Team: OFC High Performance Consultant}} |
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In 2022, Sherman joined the [[Oceania Football Confederation]] as High Performance Consultant, assisting with regional football development programs.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.oceaniafootball.com/meet-the-team-ofc-high-performance-consultant-rob-sherman/ |title=Meet the Team: OFC High Performance Consultant |publisher=Oceania Football}}] |
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===Fiji=== |
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===Fiji=== |
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In May 2023, Sherman was appointed head coach of [[Fiji national football team|Fiji]], overseeing the national team’s strategy and performance.[{{Cite web|url=https://fijifootball.com.fj/fiji-fa-confirms-sherman-as-national-football-head-coach/]?utm_source=chatgpt.com|title=Fiji FA Confirms Sherman as National Football Head Coach}} |
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In May 2023, Sherman was appointed head coach of [[Fiji national football team|Fiji]], overseeing the national team's strategy and performance.[{{Cite web|url=https://fijifootball.com.fj/fiji-fa-confirms-sherman-as-national-football-head-coach/ |title=Fiji FA Confirms Sherman as National Football Head Coach}}] |
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He has also signed to become head coach of [[Christchurch United]] for the [[OFC Pro League]].[{{Cite ]web|url=https://www.thepress.co.nz/sport/360841816/former-fiji-coach-lead-christchurch-united-new-oceania-pro-league|title=Former Fiji coach to lead Christchurch United in new Oceania Pro League|publisher=The Press|date=2025-10-02|access-date=2025-10-02}} |
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He has also signed to become head coach of [[Christchurch United]] for the [[OFC Pro League]].[{{Cite news |url=https://www.thepress.co.nz/sport/360841816/former-fiji-coach-lead-christchurch-united-new-oceania-pro-league|title=Former Fiji coach to lead Christchurch United in new Oceania Pro League |newspaper=The Press|date=2025-10-02|access-date=2025-10-02}}] |
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==Coaching philosophy== |
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==Coaching philosophy== |
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Sherman advocates a player-centered approach, focusing on individual development within team dynamics. He shares his philosophy to educate and inspire coaches globally.[{{Cite web|url=https://playerdevelopmentproject.com/masterclass-discussions-a-player-centred-approach-with-rob-sherman/]?utm_source=chatgpt.com|title=Masterclass A Player-Centred Approach with Rob Sherman}} |
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Sherman advocates a player-centered approach, focusing on individual development within team dynamics. He shares his philosophy to educate and inspire coaches globally.[{{Cite web|url=https://playerdevelopmentproject.com/masterclass-discussions-a-player-centred-approach-with-rob-sherman/ |title=Masterclass A Player-Centred Approach with Rob Sherman |website=Player Development Project}}] |
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==Personal life== |
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'''Fiji''' |
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'''Fiji''' |
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*[[Pacific Games]]: Bronze Medalist, [[Football at the 2023 Pacific Games – Men's tournament|2023]] [{{cite ]web |title=17th Pacific Games, Fiji football men’s side win bronze|url=https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/17th-pacific-games-fiji-football-mens-side-win-bronze/|author=The Fiji Times|access-date=April 22, 2026}}[{{cite web |]author=Fiji Football Asociation|publisher=Facebook|title=DIGICEL Fiji National Men's Football Team Reveals Captains and Final Squad for Pacific Games |
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*[[Pacific Games]]: Bronze Medalist, [[Football at the 2023 Pacific Games – Men's tournament|2023]] [{{cite news |title=17th Pacific Games, Fiji football men's side win bronze|url=https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/17th-pacific-games-fiji-football-mens-side-win-bronze/ |newspaper=The Fiji Times|access-date=April 22, 2026}}][{{cite web |publisher=Fiji Football Asociation |via=Facebook |title=DIGICEL Fiji National Men's Football Team Reveals Captains and Final Squad for Pacific Games] |
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==References== |
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