Mentor

• Jan 2023 - Present

Mentor for an Athlete going through the TAP journey! Mentor for an Athlete going through the TAP journey!

Head of Coaching & Player Development

• Sep 2022 - Present

Independent Non Executive Director (Performance)

• Apr 2022 - Present

Scouting Coordinator

• Aug 2020 - Present

Club Matters Tutor

• May 2020 - Apr 2023

The programme is a Sport England project, delivered by Sport Structures to grassroots clubs of all sports. My role is tutoring on the Leadership workshop. The programme is a Sport England project, delivered by Sport Structures to grassroots clubs of all sports. My role is tutoring on the Leadership workshop.

Head of Academy

• Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

Key achievements ✅ 98 appearances by first year pros and younger in season 2021-22. 7 goals 6 assists ✅ 6 pro contracts for our 2nd year scholars. ✅ x3 U19 international call ups ✅ sale of players to Premier League clubs throughout the pathway.

First Team Assistant Head Coach (Interim)

• Dec 2021 - Jan 2022

Head of Academy Coaching

• Feb 2019 - Jul 2021

Talent Development Expert

• Feb 2020 - May 2022

Assessing the top 3 clubs in 6 different countries across the world as part of the FIFA Talent Development Programme, specifically the global ecosystem analysis.6 Countries are Wales, Republic of Ireland, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Spain and Portugal.

Assessor (USA Project)

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

Assessor for the USSF working with the MLS and DA Clubs.

Assessor ( England Project)

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

Assess professional football club academies in England against the rules and criteria set out by the EPPP (Elite Player Pathway Programme) on behalf of the Premier League and English Football League• Visit academies, carry out extensive evaluations and make suggestions on how club’s can optimise their talent development• Double Pass are contracted as the ISO to work on behalf of the Premier League and English Football League

Sales Representative

• Aug 2018 - Sep 2021

First sales rep in the UK, helping to gain a foothold in the UK market and abroad. Brought in over £250k in sales. First sales rep in the UK, helping to gain a foothold in the UK market and abroad. Brought in over £250k in sales.

Coach Mentor

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

Mentoring grassroots coaches through their coaching pathway, mainly supporting level 2 coaches to support them towards UEFA B License level. Mentoring grassroots coaches through their coaching pathway, mainly supporting level 2 coaches to support them towards UEFA B License level.

Head of First Team Analysis

• Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

Head of First Team AnalysisCoordinating scouting Coordinating First Team Operations

Academy Coach

• Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

Regional Head Coach

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2016

Regional Head Coach at the IFA Centre as part of Club NI. Working with the best u12/11's in the area.

Elite Performance Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2016

• Managing 30+ part time staff within Club NI - a coaching programme that acts as a professional academy for the Irish FA• Leading the ongoing learning and progression of the players at each age level as well as driving continual coach educationKey Achievements- Over 45 players graduated the programme to reach professional clubs in the UK. A phenomenal rise. - Personally designed and strategically implemented the Elite Performance Structure to facilitate the development of young players into international and club football, with several players now progressing to leading English Premier League clubs and results against major British and European clubs significantly improving across all age levels- Defined the branding of Club NI to actively engage with young players and youth coaches and encourage their participation- Developed the department’s operational policies and procedures - covering areas including parent liaison, talent ID and player recruitment, training periodization, department administration, etc.- Utilised personal contacts to develop a games programme from the ground up that now encompasses over 100 domestic and international games, including elite clubs such as FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Juventus-Designed the primary school district programme which acts as the feeder structure into Club NI Show less

U18 Schoolboy International Manager

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

Joint Manager of the u18 Schoolboy team which competes in the Centenary Shield.

International Scout

• Jan 2013 - Jul 2016

Talent ID of youth players selection for the various national sides. Also monitoring players currently in national squads.

Assistant Coach of U17 National team

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2015

Assistant Coach with the u17 squad undertaking a variety of roles within the backroom staff mainly coaching and sports science support.

NISFA Development Officer

• Sep 2010 - Oct 2014

• Responsible for overhauling and redirecting the NISFA’s development strategy to improve both football performance at school level in the country and the commercial growth of the entire programme• Project managed several different marketing portfolios simultaneously - e.g. marketing for individual tournaments, sponsorship agreements, the sale of sports apparel, etc. - with the aim of stimulating revenue growth and public awareness• Coordinated all financial resources in order to secure commercial opportunities and execute projects on time and within budgetKey Achievements- Secured several five figure (£) sponsorship deals as well as implementing a personally designed PR and marketing strategy that has maximised exposure for the various events and tournaments held - i.e. the Northern Ireland Umbro Schools Cup- Designed the IFA School Mark which is being rolled out across the country to significantly enhance coaching and playing standards in school football through a clear on and off field development structure - the first of its kind in Great Britain for schools’ football. Show less

County Excellence Coach

• 2006 - Dec 2011

I worked in the IFA County Excellence programme as an assistant coach. Northern Ireland has 6 centres of excellence and I work in the County Tyrone centre with the best 12-15 year olds. I have also been assistant coach to the National Development squad at u14 level.

Junior Team Manager

• Oct 2012 - Aug 2014

As Manager of the Tyrone Milk Cup Junior Team. Our top finish was 6th place in what was a fantastic achievement in such a prestigious tournament, beating top professional sides on route. The team played with a great style to their game and players gaining lots of recognition post tournament from professional clubs and international set up. As Manager of the Tyrone Milk Cup Junior Team. Our top finish was 6th place in what was a fantastic achievement in such a prestigious tournament, beating top professional sides on route. The team played with a great style to their game and players gaining lots of recognition post tournament from professional clubs and international set up.

Academy Director

• Feb 2013 - May 2014

Responsbile for all aspects of the Academy of Glentoran FC.

Reserve Team Coach

• Dec 2011 - Jun 2013

A development role with the majority of the team made up of young pro’s pushing for a 1st team position.2012 League Cup Winners (George Wilson Cup)2012 Steel & Sons Cup Winners2011-12 2nd place finish in the league2012 Home record - 23 games - 21 wins and 2 draws

Assistant Coach

• 2010 - Aug 2012

The Milk Cup is one of the best Youth tournaments in the World and is held in Northern Ireland. I am an assistant coach for the Junior, u15 Tyrone squad. We finished 6th and were the best county in the tournament, Narrowly losing to the eventual winners Chelsea in the Quarter Finals The Milk Cup is one of the best Youth tournaments in the World and is held in Northern Ireland. I am an assistant coach for the Junior, u15 Tyrone squad. We finished 6th and were the best county in the tournament, Narrowly losing to the eventual winners Chelsea in the Quarter Finals

Senior Boarding Master

• Mar 2006 - Jun 2011

Senior Boarding Master in one of the most reputable schools in Northern Ireland. I was in charge of the boys boarding department one night per week and also on a rota basis for weekends. Senior Boarding Master in one of the most reputable schools in Northern Ireland. I was in charge of the boys boarding department one night per week and also on a rota basis for weekends.

Fresher's Soccer Team Manager

• Sep 2008 - May 2009

Manager of the University of Ulster, Jordanstown (UUJ), team winning the League and All Ireland Fresher's Cup, the Harding Cup. First time UUJ have won the All Ireland cup in 29 years and only the second time ever. Manager of the University of Ulster, Jordanstown (UUJ), team winning the League and All Ireland Fresher's Cup, the Harding Cup. First time UUJ have won the All Ireland cup in 29 years and only the second time ever.

Belfast City Council Events Assistant and Belfast City Marathon Event Coordinator

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

The majority of the year I spent as part of the management team for the 2008 Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon. I also worked as an Event Assistant for Belfast City Council on numerous projects such as the Tall Ships Atlanic Challenge and over 15 Support for Sport projects The majority of the year I spent as part of the management team for the 2008 Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon. I also worked as an Event Assistant for Belfast City Council on numerous projects such as the Tall Ships Atlanic Challenge and over 15 Support for Sport projects

Fresher's Soccer Manager

• 2006 - 2007

Summer School Head Coach and Camp Coordinator

• 2006 - 2006