Youth Development Phase Coach

• Jul 2021 - Present

Advanced Development Centre Coach / Development Centre Lead Coach / Assistant Coach

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2020

• Advanced Development Centre Coach: Sep 2018 - Jan 2020• Development Centre Lead Coach: Sep 2018 - Jan 2020• Development Centre Assistant Coach: Sep 2016 - May 2018___________________________________________________________________• Coached multiple age-groups within the Development Centres • Ensured all coaching was aligned to the club’s philosophy and development strategies• Contributed to the development and progression of adaptable players • Ensured players possessed the attributes to perform to a high standard • Implemented an innovative coaching programme• Managed and monitored all aspects of practices • Responsible for planning sessions for designated age-groups• Ensured all players understood and adhered to the centres’ rules and guidelines• Planned, prepared and evaluated all coaching sessions• Liaised and collaborated with each Centre's coaching teams• Managed coaches and support staff as Lead Coach • Assisted and supported them in their professional development• Communicated with coaches, club staff, players and parents in a professional manner• Held one-to-one meetings with parents to discuss the player pathway • Provided letters of intent from the club• Demonstrated a willingness and enthusiasm to cooperate and take the lead• Observed each Centre's and Academy training sessions and games • Ensured an in-depth knowledge and understanding of player pathway protocols• Ensured the required player to coach ratio was adhered to at all times• Did so while always maintaining player welfare and safety• Liaised with and worked in collaboration with scouts• Made decisions regarding which players would be retained and releasedKey Achievements:✔ Eight players progressed from the Centre's to be signed by Southampton FC✔ Two players were signed by Reading FC Show less

South East Regional Centre YDP Coach (London Academy)

• Sep 2016 - May 2017

• Contributed to the development and progression of players • Players were aged U12 to U16 in the Youth Development Phase• Planned, prepared, delivered and evaluated coaching sessions • Did so in an elite football development system• Worked within Southampton FC’s aligned and periodized coaching curriculum• Continually reviewed coaching curriculum and player development processes• Ensured regulations relating to Elite Player Performance Plans were met and adhered to• Ensured all technical equipment was in good working order and stored securely• Held regular meetings with the players and their parents to discuss their development • Set future learning goals• Liaised with scouts and contributed to player recruitment and talent identification processes• Contributed to the progression of players along the player development pathwayKey Achievements:✔ Two players progressed to be signed by Southampton FC✔ One received an international call-up for England U16's Show less

Performance Analyst

• Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

• Assisted and supported Cornish Pirates Head of Analysis • Monitored, recorded and analysed GPS data for the first team squad • Presented findings to the management team • Analysed data trends and performance clips to enhance the coaching processes • Filmed, recorded and coded scrums in detail to support and assist coaching sessions • Conducted meticulous one-to-one analysis sessions with individual players • Broke down specific plays to enhance their game understanding and development • Liaised with the club’s Director and Backs / Forwards Coaches • Did so in regards to the analysis processes for the squad • They could then present the findings to the group to support game tactical preparation Key Achievements: ✔ Worked with players who have progressed to play in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby ✔ Worked with players who have progressed to play on the international stage Show less