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Ashleigh Hopkins

Football Coach at Football Association of Wales
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Ashleigh Hopkins, a seasoned football coach with expertise in sports management, coaching, and scouting, hails from the Greater Swansea Area, with a Master's degree in Professional Development Education & Training (Sport & PE) from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
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Greater Swansea Area, GB
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Welsh Limited working proficiency
Skills
  • Sports Coaching
  • Football
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I’m Ashleigh Hopkins, a passionate sports coach based in the Greater Swansea Area, UK. I am fluent in English and have limited working proficiency in Welsh. With over 20 years of experience in football coaching, I currently serve as the Head of Coaching at Haverfordwest County AFC and have previously held significant roles at Chelsea FC and the Football Association of Wales. My educational background includes a Master's degree in Professional Development Education & Training from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, along with a PGCE in Sport & PE. I specialize in sports coaching, sports management, fitness, and scouting, and have worked internationally, enhancing player development through various educational programs. My commitment to nurturing young talent drives my coaching philosophy, emphasizing skill development and teamwork.

Credentials

  • Accident Reporting
    iHasco
    Jun, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Bomb Threats Suspicious Packages
    iHasco
    Jun, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Conflict Resolution
    iHasco
    Jun, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Security Awareness Foundations
    KnowBe4
    May, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Security Awareness Proficiency Assessment (SAPA)
    KnowBe4
    May, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Understanding Asthma
    Tes
    Mar, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • A Guide to UK Data Protection: Education
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • ADHD Awareness
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Administration of Medication in Schools
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • An Induction to boarding
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Austism Awareness
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Child Protection Advanced
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Child Protection Refresher 2023
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Concussion Awareness
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Cyber Security
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • First Aid Essentials
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • How to be an effective fire warden or fire marshal
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Prevent Training
    UK Civil Service
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Safeguarding when Empolying Tutors & Coaches
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Young Carers
    Tes
    Dec, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Fire Safety in Education
    Tes
    Oct, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Child Protection Refresher 2023
    Tes
    Sep, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Health & Safety in Education: Staff Awareness
    Tes
    Sep, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Player Welfare In Open Age Football
    The Football Association
    Sep, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • National Coaching Conference 2023
    Football Association of Wales
    May, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Associate Member
    THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES
    Apr, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Disability Football Introduction
    The Football Association
    Mar, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Disney Inspired Shooting Stars
    The Football Association
    Mar, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • FASE 1. First Aid Sport & Exercise
    Lubas Medical
    Mar, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Getting Ready for the new season - CPD
    The Football Association
    Mar, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Guide to BAME
    The Football Association
    Mar, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Promoting Play
    The Football Association
    Mar, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Safeguarding Awareness for Parents and Carers
    The Football Association
    Mar, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Why Our Players Play - Webinar
    The Football Association
    Feb, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Safeguarding Children
    The Football Association
    Nov, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Coach Clean e-Certificate
    UK Coaching
    Oct, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • FAW Integrity Online Course
    FAW Trust - Dragon Park
    Oct, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) & Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS)
    UWC South East Asia
    Jun, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Career Transition
    International Olympic Committee – IOC
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Physical Preparation
    International Olympic Committee – IOC
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Safeguarding Athletes from Harassment & Abuse
    International Olympic Committee – IOC
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • SafeTalk - Suicide Prevention Course
    LivingWorks Australia
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Soorts Psychology
    International Olympic Committee – IOC
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Sports Coaching
    International Olympic Committee – IOC
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Sports Medicine: Understanding Injuries
    International Olympic Committee – IOC
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • PE CPD for Teachers - High Quality Teaching & Learning in PE
    The Football Association
    Sep, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • PE CPD for Teachers - Holistic Development
    The Football Association
    Sep, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • PE CPD for Teachers - Learning Through Games
    The Football Association
    Sep, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • PE CPD for Teachers - Mapping a Curriculum
    The Football Association
    Sep, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Safeguarding Adults at Risk (England & Wales)
    Chelsea Football Club
    Jul, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Safeguarding Children (England & Wales)
    Chelsea Football Club
    Jul, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • My must haves - Secruity
    Chelsea Football Club
    Jun, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • My must haves (Equality Diversity & Inclusion)
    Chelsea Football Club
    Jun, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • FIFA Guardians - Safeguarding In Sport
    FIFA
    Apr, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Child Wellbeing Course
    Scottish Football Association
    Feb, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Equality in Scottish Football
    Scottish Football Association
    Feb, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Football V Homophobia Course
    Scottish Football Association
    Feb, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Grassroots Introduction to Coaching Award
    Irish Football Association
    Feb, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Mental Health in Scottish Football
    Scottish Football Association
    Feb, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • The FA Concussion Guidelines
    The Football Association
    Feb, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • The FA Level 1 Introduction to Talent Identification
    The Football Association
    Feb, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • The FA Playmaker
    The Football Association
    Feb, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Covid-19 Response for Empolyees
    Chelsea Football Club
    Sep, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • FA Betting Guidelines
    Chelsea Football Club
    Sep, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Fire Safety - Training
    Chelsea Football Club
    Sep, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Mental Health Module
    Chelsea Football Club
    Sep, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Moving or Falling objects module
    Chelsea Football Club
    Sep, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Coronavirus Awareness Module
    Chelsea Football Club
    Aug, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Safeguarding Course
    The Premier League
    Jul, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Child Protection Basics for International School - Level 1
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Jun, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Child Protection in Sport & Active Leisure - Level 2
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    Jun, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • My must haves - Health & Safety
    Chelsea Football Club
    Jun, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Referees Leaders Award
    FAW Trust - Dragon Park
    Jun, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Child Protection for International Schools - Level 2
    EduCare Learning Ltd.
    May, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Safeguarding for Committee Members ✔️
    The Football Association
    May, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • The FA Respect for Coaches
    The Football Association
    May, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Managing Virtual Teams
    Chelsea Football Club
    May, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Setting Objectives Course
    Chelsea Football Club
    Jul, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • FA Youth Module's 1-2-3 / FA Youth Award ✔️
    The Football Association
    Mar, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Workplace Bullying
    Chelsea Football Club
    Jul, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • The FA UEFA “A” Licence / Diploma ✔️ Level 4
    UEFA
    Jul, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Child Protection Course
    Swansea City Football Club
    Jul, 2007
    - Apr, 2026
  • Core Stability & FitBall
    Physique Management Co Ltd
    Sep, 2005
    - Apr, 2026
  • SAQ Award / SAQ Diploma
    NCFE
    Oct, 2004
    - Apr, 2026
  • Teaching Certificate in Exercise Studies
    NCFE
    Sep, 2003
    - Apr, 2026
  • Welsh Rugby Union Coaching Certificate
    WRU
    Sep, 2002
    - Apr, 2026
  • Fitness Trainer
    Welsh Weight Training Association
    Jun, 2001
    - Apr, 2026
  • Basic Teachers Cerfificate
    STA (Swimming Teachers Association)
    Sep, 1997
    - Apr, 2026
  • Bronze Proficiency Award Scheme
    WRU
    Jul, 1988
    - Apr, 2026
  • Using the Phish Alert Button - Report Suspicious Emails using Microsof Outlook
    KnowBe4
    May, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • First Aid - Level 2
    Football Association of Wales
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • FAW Safeguarding Award
    Football Association of Wales
    Jan, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Display Screen Equipment
    iHasco
    Mar, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Prevent Awareness Course
    UK Civil Service
  • First Aid for Football ✔️
    Football Association of Wales
    Jan, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • First Aid for Sport (BFAS) Course ✅
    The Football Association
    Jan, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • Coach Educator Qualification FAW Trust ✅
    Football Association of Wales
  • DBS Checked / Update Service ✅
    Disclosure and Barring Service DBS
  • FA Licensed Coaches Club ✅
    The Football Association
  • FA Safeguarding Children ✅
    The Football Association
  • Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
    U.S. Soccer Federation
  • Introduction to Safe & Healthy Playing Environments
    U.S. Soccer Federation
  • PFA Member ✅
    Professional Footballers'​ Association
  • SafeSport
    U.S. Soccer Federation
  • Sport and PE Teacher (PGCE Further Education) ✅
    Education Workforce Council / Cyngor y Gweithlu Addysg
  • UEFA A Licence
    The Football Association

Experience

  • Football Association of Wales
    • Wales, United Kingdom
    • Football Coach
      • Apr 2024 - Present
      • Wales, United Kingdom

      Coach - Talent Support Programme(North Wales 2024) - Aberystwyth

  • UK Football Trials Official
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Football Coach / Football Scout
      • Dec 2023 - Present
      • London, England, United Kingdom

      Talent Scout & UEFA A Licence Coach: (South London, West London, Essex)

  • UWC Atlantic College
    • Wales, United Kingdom
    • STAFF (WTN)
      • Sep 2023 - Present
      • Wales, United Kingdom

      UWCA Wales UK

  • Crest Sports Management Group
    • United Kingdom
    • Ambassador & Performance Coach
      • Jan 2023 - Present
      • United Kingdom

  • Haverfordwest County AFC
    • Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
    • Head of Coaching / Academy Manager (FAW CAT B Academy)
      • Aug 2022 - Apr 2024
      • Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

      2022-23 Head of Coaching & Youth Football 2023-24 Head of Coaching & Performance Phase

  • Chelsea Football Club
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Head Coach: Chelsea Football Club International Development Centre (Singapore)
      • Mar 2019 - Aug 2022

      Roles: 1. Head Coach - Chelsea Football Club (International Development Centre Singapore) / Football Development Officer (April - Aug, 2022) 2. FAS Premier League Still Arion Football Club - Manager/Coach (Singapore) 2019-20202. Singapore Cricket Club SCC NFL League 2 First Team Coach (Singapore)4. Director of Football at UWCSEA Dragons Football)5. Chelsea FC IDC Football Programme Under 8's to Under 17's6. CFC Under 16's / 17's Manager

    • Chelsea Football Club - International Lead Coach (Europe)
      • Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

      London - UK (International Department) Europe (International Department) Israel - Middle East / Coach Education & The Veteran Games Singapore - Asia (Head Coach)

  • Football Association of Wales
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Wales Walking Football (International Team Manager) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿/ Head of Coaching
      • Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

      Wales Walking Football: Head of Coaching - IWFF World Cup Winners (Over 60’s) - 2019 International Manager - IWFF World Cup (Over 50’s) Semi Finalist 2019 Manager - Wales v West Midlands (Select Fixture - 24th March 2019)IWFF World Cup 2019 - Venue: Leyton Orient F.C.

    • Wales Walking Football - Head of Coaching Over 50/60’s
      • Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

      Assistant Manager & Head of Coaching England v Wales (International Friendly) 3rd March 2019 at St. Georges Park, England

  • UK Football Trials Official
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • UKFT Professional Football Coach / A Licence
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2019
      • London, England, United Kingdom

      Professional Football Coach - UK 1 Days & 5 Day Residential Camps Also worked in the following countries: (Australia - UK - Spain - Nigeria - USA)Talent ID Scout UKFS Schools Agent1 on 1 Coach (Player Assessments) Australia SOAR Academy:Brisbane/Hervey Bay, United Warriors FC, Sydney, Melbourne - Sunbury United Sporting Club. Spain - Bilbao: C.D. Galdakao FC, USA New Rochelle “UK Football Trials Official - The World's most successful soccer trials company"

  • FAW Trust - Dragon Park
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Coach Educator / Coach Mentor - FAW TRUST
      • Jun 2007 - Aug 2019

      FAW Trust: Coach Educator & Coach Mentor - Football Association of Wales (Coaching Courses)

    • Football Director - West Wales Girls Performance Centre
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      West Wales Girls Performance Centre

  • Prospero Teaching
    • United Kingdom
    • Phyiscal Eduction Teacher - (Sport & PE)
      • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
      • United Kingdom

      Taught the following schools:Llangatwg Community School (Swansea) St.John-Lloyd Catholic School (Llanelli)' Bedwas Comprehensive (Caerphilly)' Cathay's High School (Cardiff)' Pen-Y-Bryn S.E.N (Swansea)' Sandfields Comprehensive School (Port Talbot)' Maesderwen Comprehensive (Powys)' Dwr-Y-Felin Comprehensive (Neath)' Dyffryn Comprehensive (Neath)' Cefn Saeson (Neath)' Cefn Hengoed Comprehensive (Swansea)' Cymer Afan (Neath)' Treorchy Comprehensive (Rhondda Cynon Taff)' Brygwyn Comprehensive (Llanelli)' Dean Academy (Gloucester)' Olchfa Comprehensive (Swansea)' Ysgol Coedcae (Llanelli)' Morriston Comprehensive (Swansea)' Ysgol Maes Y Coed S.E.N (Neath)

  • Self-employed
    • Wales, England, United Kingdom
    • Football-Soccer Consultant (FootballZone)
      • Mar 1997 - Apr 2019
      • Wales, England, United Kingdom

      1v1 SessionsPlayer Reports-AssessmentsAdvanced Training. Professional Match Reports. Coach Education.Club Mentoring. Coach Mentoring. Scouting Reports

  • Chelsea Football Club
    • United Kingdom
    • Chelsea Football Club - Thailand International Development Centre (Bangkok)
      • Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
      • United Kingdom

      Football Coach : Thailand - NIST International Development Centre (Bangkok)

  • DanKeepers DK
    • Denmark, Niva
    • Football Coach / Danplayers
      • Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
      • Denmark, Niva

      Head of Outfield Coaching

  • SPORFORYA
    • International
    • SPORTS CONSULTANT USA / UK 🇺🇸🇬🇧
      • Jul 2014 - Jul 2017
      • International

      (Players 18+ Years)CONSULTANTS TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE YOUR SPORTING WORLD

  • Cheltenham Town FC
    • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
    • Professional Development Phase - Lead Coach (CAT 3) EFL LEAGUE 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
      • May 2016 - Apr 2017
      • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

      Professional Development Lead Phase Coach:CTFC U18's Youth Team Manager Reserve Team (The EFL Central League) Manager-Coach / NVQ Tutor - Scholars

  • League Football Education
    • England
    • NVQ Tutor/Assor - Under 18 Youth Team 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
      • May 2016 - Apr 2017
      • England

      NVQ Tutor (1st/2nd Year Scholars) - Teacher on the LFE Modules.Cheltenham Town Football Club

  • Leicester City Football Club
    • United Kingdom
    • Football Scout -Academy (CAT 1) Premier League Champions 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
      • Jan 2015 - Jul 2016
      • United Kingdom

      Professional Football Scout/Coach

  • CHANGES THROUGH SPORT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
    • Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom
    • Football Coach / Guest Speaker 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧
      • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
      • Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom

      Keynote Speaker

  • Manchester City Football Club
    • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
    • Football Coach - City Football Group ~ Premier League 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
      • Jul 2015 - Apr 2016
      • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

      UEFA A Licence Coach City Football Schools (Group)Worked in England-Manchester, Argentina & Jamaica

  • Bristol City Football Club
    • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
    • Lead Coach - Academy Under 14's EFL Championship (CAT 2) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
      • Jun 2014 - Jan 2016
      • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

      Bristol City FC Academy Our goal is to become the premier club of the South West. We aim to be innovative in our practices in order to achieve sustainable success at the highest level. Both the first team and the Academy are working towards a common goal to create a squad built on a core of home-grown talent.

  • Pontardawe Football Club
    • Swansea, United Kingdom
    • Head of Youth Football 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
      • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
      • Swansea, United Kingdom

      Head of Youth Football - Welsh League Division 1 Club (PONTARDAWE TOWN FC)

  • Gower College Swansea
    • United Kingdom
    • Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sports & Public Services Lecturer / Football Academy Coach 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
      • Jul 2001 - Jan 2015

      Further Education/Higher Education - LecturerBTEC Level 3/NVQ - Swansea City AFC Tutor BTEC Level 1-3 - Sports Lecturer/Tutor BTEC Level 3 - Public Services Lecturer/Tutor First Aid Tutor / ESOL Tutor / 14-16 School Link / HND Sports Coaching College Coach: Academy Football Coach : Cat 1 & Cat 2 Squads Welsh Colleges U19 Selector / Welsh Colleges U19's Manager 2003 W.S.F.A. Welsh Schools U18’s Selector / W.S.F.A. South Wales U18's Manager

    • Sports Lecturer & Tutor
      • Sep 2002 - Sep 2003

      Sports Lecturer - Part Time

  • Oklahoma / NOKC / Swansea City AFC Camps
    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    • Soccer Coach 🇺🇲
      • Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
      • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

      NOKC - Soccer Camps (Swansea City AFC - Coaches)

  • Bristol Rovers Football Club (Official)
    • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
    • Head of Education /Under 16's Team Manager (CAT 3)
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
      • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

      Bristol Rovers Football Club Head of Education & Lead U16's Team Manager Role: -Was responsible for ensuring that Academy players are completing their education and are in a safe environment. Was in charge of the management and supervision of the educational provision provided to the Academy players. liaised with local colleges and schools l, made sure the players attend and monitored their progress in their education. I also had a big responsibility for the clubs, first day release programme."To develop technically proficient and tactically astute players who understand the game and make excellent decisions; who demonstrate a winning mentality and passion for improvement through work-rate and commitment; and who are physically capable of meeting the demands of the game, by providing an engaging and challenging learning environment where players can express themselves without fear of failure.”

  • Professional Footballers' Association
    • United Kingdom
    • Professional Football Association - PFA Club Tutor / Ex-Player
      • Jun 2010 - Nov 2013
      • United Kingdom

      Professional Football Association - (Equality and Diversity / Bullying Tutor) - Cardiff City FC' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Yeovil Town FC' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Swindon Town FC' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Newport County FC' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Southampton FC' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Bristol City FC🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿' Bristol Rovers FC' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Portsmouth FC' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Swansea CIty FC'🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cheltenham Town FC' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Torquay Utd FC' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿AFC Bournemouth' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Exeter City FC🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Sessions were delivered at clubs around the country by former players and experts on equality matters. The sessions are entirely football-focused with scenario’s provided to outline discriminatory language, behaviour and dressing-room banter.

  • The Champion's Soccer Academy
    • Swansea, United Kingdom
    • Champions Soccer Academy - Coach
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
      • Swansea, United Kingdom

      Soccer/Football Coach - UEFA A LicenceLlandarcy Academy of Sport

  • Swansea City Football Club
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Swansea City AFC - Professional Football Coach, Academy / Centre of Excellence
      • Jun 2001 - Jun 2013

      Academy Coach: Vetch Field / Liberty StadiumFoundation Phase Coach (8-11Yrs) Youth Development Phase Coach - (Under 12-13 Italy Tour), (Under 15, 16, Lead Coach) Professional Development Phase Coach - (Under 18's - Youth Team, FA Youth Cup)

    • Swansea City F.C. / Ladies Team Coach
      • Jul 2002 - Jul 2003

      Morfa Stadium - Swansea City Ladies Football Club (Working with Dave Griffith's & Ian Owen)

    • Football In the Community Coach
      • Jul 1999 - Sep 2002

      SCFC Football in the Community (Half Term Football Camps)

  • Bobby Charlton Soccer & Sports Academy
    • England
    • Professional Football Coach
      • Jul 2000 - Jul 2012
      • England

      Professional Football Coach - UEFA A Licence UK and International Work: 1 Day / 2 Day Soccer Camps - UK Roadshow Events 5 Day Residential Camps - Rossall Independent Boarding School / Hopwood Hall College / Manchester

  • Leipzig International School
    • Germany
    • Head of Coaching (Football Consultant)
      • Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
      • Germany

      Head Coach: Ashleigh Hopkins UEFA A (Wales), Assistant Coach: Dean Garrity UEFA B (Wales) Leipzig International School (Advanced Football Camp) - Germany, Europe.

  • Manchester United
    • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
    • Manchester United Football Club - Premier League MUSS
      • Jun 1998 - Nov 2010
      • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

      Manchester United Football ClubSoccer Schools Coach: UK and International

  • Ian St John Football Academy
    • United Kingdom
    • Head Football Coach 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
      • Jul 2000 - Jul 2010
      • United Kingdom

      Football Coach (UK Based)

  • Arsenal F.C
    • United Kingdom
    • Arsenal Football Club ~ Premier Sports Coaching ~ Head of Coaching (Swansea Area) AFC
      • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009
      • United Kingdom

      Arsenal FC Soccer Schools “Head-Coach” A Licence

  • FAW Trust - Dragon Park
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Team Manager & Coach / Welsh Schools Football Association U18’s
      • Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

      U18's Centenary Shield - (Manager/Coach) WSFA Squad Selector 2008-2012 : Wales v England / Scotland v Wales / Northern Ireland v Wales

    • South Wales FA - Manager (Triangle Tournament - winners)
      • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

      South Wales U18 Football Squad / Selector

  • International Soccer Schools
    • United Kingdom
    • International Soccer Schools - Head of Coaching & Performance
      • Jul 2006 - Jul 2008
      • United Kingdom

      Head of Coaching

  • Oklahoma / NOKC / Swansea City AFC Camps
    • Oklahoma, United States
    • Football Coach ~ SCFC Football Camps USA
      • Jul 2007 - Aug 2007
      • Oklahoma, United States

      Football Coaching - Swansea City AFC (Coaches)

  • Swansea School Boys Football Association (English Shield Manager)
    • Swansea, United Kingdom
    • Football Manager/Coach (English Shield)
      • Jul 2002 - Jul 2007
      • Swansea, United Kingdom

      ESFA : Swansea School Boys, English Shield Squad Manager. U15 Trophy Final: Swansea v Liverpool. 1st LegSwansea v LiverpoolTuesday 2 May 2006Liberty Stadium, Swansea City Football ClubKick-off: 7.00 pm2nd LegLiverpool v SwanseaSaturday 6 May 2006Anfield, Liverpool Football ClubKick-off: 11.00 am

  • Southampton Football Club
    • Bath, United Kingdom
    • Lead Academy Coach U13'​ U14's (Youth Development Phase)
      • Jun 2006 - Jun 2007
      • Bath, United Kingdom

      Lead Coach - Bath Centre

  • Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC
    • Wales, United Kingdom
    • Football Player
      • Jan 2006 - Jun 2006
      • Wales, United Kingdom

  • Neath Athletic Football Club
    • Wales UK
    • Football Player
      • Jun 2003 - Jun 2006
      • Wales UK

      Following the merger between Neath and Skewen Athletic. Originally known as Neath Athletic A.F.C. the club played its first two seasons in Welsh Football League Division One before being promoted to the Welsh Premier League.

  • LEAGUE FOOTBALL EDUCATION
    • Swansea City FC - YOUTH TEAM Under 18's
    • NVQ Tutor / BTEC Level 3 Tutor - U18 Youth Team
      • Sep 2001 - Jun 2004
      • Swansea City FC - YOUTH TEAM Under 18's

      1st/2nd/3rd Year Scholars (Swansea City FC)

  • Welsh Colleges - Under 19’s Team
    • Wales, UK
    • Welsh Colleges (Manager/Coach/Selector)
      • Sep 2001 - Sep 2002
      • Wales, UK

      Welsh Selector - 10 Years (U19's Colleges) Welsh Manager: Wales V England (Huish Park) 2000-2007

  • Swansea University
    • Sketty Sports Village
    • Sports Instructor/Fitness Trainer/PGCE Sports Tutor
      • Jul 2001 - Jul 2002
      • Sketty Sports Village

      Sports Fitness Instructor (TONE-ZONE) PGCE (Football Instructor)

  • Challenger Sports
    • Soccer Coach - Regional Representative
      • Jul 2000 - Feb 2001

      Regional Representative - British Soccer

  • Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
    • Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom
    • Football Association of Wales, Football in the Community Coach (Neath & Port Talbot)
      • Jul 1998 - Jul 2000
      • Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom

      Football Association of Wales Head Coach - U14's / U15's F.A.W Centre of Excellence - Pontardawe

  • City & County of Swansea
    • Swansea, United Kingdom
    • Football in the Community Coach / FAW Centre of Excellence (West Wales)
      • Jul 1998 - Jul 2000
      • Swansea, United Kingdom

      Football Association of Wales - Schools Coach FITC

  • Dow
    • Barry, Wales, United Kingdom
    • General Contractor
      • Jul 1998 - Sep 1998
      • Barry, Wales, United Kingdom

      Willas Engineering Ltd, Pyle (Formen - Lyn Knox/Len Knox)

  • Bishop Gore School
    • Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
    • Lifeguard / Sports Attendant
      • Sep 1996 - Sep 1998
      • Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

      Lifeguard - Part Time

  • Aberystwyth Town Football Club
    • Wales
    • Football Player
      • Jun 1997 - Jun 1998
      • Wales

      Football Player - League of Wales (Welsh Premiership)

  • Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC
    • Pont Walby, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom
    • Football Player - Briton Ferry AFC (Briton Ferry Llansawel A.F.C.)
      • Aug 1996 - Jun 1998
      • Pont Walby, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom

      Briton Ferry Athletic F.C - League of Wales (Welsh Premiership)

  • Swansea City Football Club
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Football Coach - Football in the Community Scheme
      • Sep 1992 - Sep 1996

      Football in the Community Scheme (Work Experience, whilst in Comprehensive School) - with Alan Curtis, Football in the Community Officer.

    • Swansea City AFC - Football Player
      • Jul 1992 - Jul 1995

      Swansea City Football Club (Vetch Field)

  • Plymouth Argyle Football Club
    • Plymouth, United Kingdom
    • Football Player
      • Jul 1995 - Jun 1996
      • Plymouth, United Kingdom

  • Hereford Football Club
    • Hereford, United Kingdom
    • Football Player
      • Jun 1995 - Sep 1995
      • Hereford, United Kingdom

      Football Player

  • Coventry City Football Club
    • Coventry, England, United Kingdom
    • Football Player
      • Jan 1991 - Jun 1993
      • Coventry, England, United Kingdom

      Sky Blue Lodge

  • Everton Football Club
    • Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
    • Football Player
      • Jan 1992 - Jul 1992
      • Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

      Everton Football Club - Bellefield (West Derby-Liverpool)

  • Crystal Palace Football Club
    • London Area, United Kingdom
    • Football Player
      • Jan 1992 - Apr 1992
      • London Area, United Kingdom

      Crystal Palace FC

Education

  • 2010 - 2012
    University of Wales Trinity Saint David
    Master's degree, MA PDET Professional Development Education & Training (Sport & PE)
  • University of South Wales
    Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE Further Education - POST 16, Sport & PE (University of Wales, College Newport)
  • University of South Wales
    Bachelor's Degree BSc Applied Sports & Exercise Science, (University of Glamorgan)
  • Gower College Swansea
    BTEC (Level 3) Higher National Diploma Sports & Exercise Science, Sports Science & PE
  • 1993 - 1995
    Coleg Glan Hafren - Cardiff
    Level 3 NVQ in Tourism/Travel/STA Pool Bronze/Football Preliminary Badge, Sports Studies
  • 1989 - 1993
    Olchfa Comprehensive School
    GCSE, GCSE Subjects

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