Gornik Leczna names new academy director

9 July 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Gornik Leczna academy director Toborek takes charge of youth development. He brings UEFA A coaching credentials and regional academy experience.

The club announced a new appointment as Gornik Leczna academy director today. Toborek, a former player and UEFA A coach, will lead the academy’s youth development.

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A career forged in Polish youth football

Toborek born on 16 June 1992 in Kielce, began his career at Korona Kielce. Moreover, he played for Rodzina Kielce, MKS Stąporków, ŁKS Łagów, Nadnarwianka Pułtusk and UKS Łady. Consequently, his playing years gave him grassroots perspective on regional football pathways.

In addition, he studied at the Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw. Therefore, he earned a degree in physical education. Furthermore, he holds a UEFA A coaching licence. As a result, he can coach high-level youth teams and serve as a senior coach in second-tier leagues.

Vision and priorities under the Gornik Leczna academy director

He worked in EscoLa Varsovia from 2013 to 2019. Moreover, he spent four years in the Raków Częstochowa academy. Consequently, he gained experience at one of Poland’s leading development centres. In July 2023, he coordinated training at the Korona Kielce academy. However, he most recently served as deputy director for academy coaching at Cracovia.

He told local media that he wants the academy to reflect the town. Therefore, he aims to build identity and pride among players, families and residents. Moreover, he said the academy must show values on the pitch. Consequently, he will focus on coaching style, recruitment and coach education.

Why this appointment matters

Górnik Łęczna sits in eastern Poland near Lublin. Therefore, its academy plays a large regional role. In addition, youth setups act as talent pipelines to Polish professional teams. Consequently, a strong academy can change a club’s finances through transfers.

Moreover, academies often rely on mixed funding. Local governments, private sponsors and club budgets support them. Therefore, the director must balance sport and administration. He must also interface with national rules from the Polish Football Association. Furthermore, national systems require proper registration of players. For example, youth players often need a PESEL number, which acts as a national ID. In addition, health checks may involve services linked to NFZ, Poland’s public health insurer. Finally, coaches and staff contribute to social insurance through ZUS contributions if they work full time.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you are an expat with a child joining a Polish academy, expect formal registration and documentation. You will likely need a PESEL for long-term registration, and proof of health insurance via NFZ or private cover. Moreover, clubs may ask about parental consent and emergency contacts. Therefore, bring translated documents and ask the academy about coach qualifications. In addition, ask whether staff contributions go through ZUS, Poland’s social security body, if you aim to volunteer or work with the club.

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