Rugby League Development Manager

• Feb 2022 - Present

Head of Youth Performance / Talent Development Manager

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2021

• Head of Youth Performance: Jan 2018 - Present • Talent Development Manager: Oct 2014 - Jan 2018 _________________ • Initially appointed as Talent Development Manager • Role and responsibilities evolved to Head of Youth Performance • Responsible for the strategic management of the Youth Performance Department • Devise, design and deliver programme • Do so to enhance the development of Reserve Team, Academy and Scholarship players • Strive to meet and exceed targets for the progression of homegrown players • Oversee all areas of talent identification and player recruitment • Manage all areas of the football programme below first team • Do so for Reserve Team, Academy and Scholarship, including budget • Lead Academy contractual negotiations with players • Liaise with and work in conjunction with the club’s Community Foundation • Do so in regards to the Tigers Talent Pathway programme • Deliver presentations and provide meticulous reports to the Board of Directors • Do so in regards to the progression of the Youth Performance programme • Line Manager for nine Heads of Department • Contribute to the professional development of the Head of Department • Ensure they are coordinated and working together • Do so to enhance youth performance within the club • Responsible for football administration duties, regarding RFL policies and procedures • Forge professional working relationships with key stakeholders • These include two Universities, RFL, local schools and community clubs • Liaise with internal departments within the club • Do so regarding income, sponsorship, budget, media and club profile Show less

Head of Youth Development

• 2014 - 2014

• Led strategic management, direction and progression of the youth development programme • Managed the Academy and Scholarship environment • This included playing budget and management of AASE provision • Contributed to talent identification and player recruitment processes • Led player contractual negotiations • Managed, monitored and motivated coaching staff • Contributed to their professional development • Forged key partnerships with community clubs, schools and further education • Liaised with and reported directly to the Chief Executive Officer Key Achievements ✔ Played a leading role in stabilising the club’s Youth Development Programme ✔ This was following off the field problems ✔ Instrumental in implementing a legacy ✔ A number of Academy players now play in the first team or at Super League level Show less

Head of Youth Development/Community and Performance Manager/Community Rugby League Coach

• 2012 - 2014

• Head of Youth Development: Sep 2012 - Apr 2014 • Community and Performance Manager: May 2012 - Sep 2012 • Community Rugby League Coach: Jan 2012 - May 2012 ______________ • Provided strategic management of the Community and Performance Department • This included Community and Player Performance Managers • Also included Community Development Officers • Contributed to their professional development • Oversaw the management of the Academy and Scholarship environments • Devised, designed and delivered a professional environment • Proactively supported players along the development pathway • Facilitated their progression into first team environment • Contributed to the implementation of coaching education workshops and events • Forged strong working relationships with community stakeholders Key Achievements ✔ Legacy of players produced who are still playing in the club’s first team ✔ Others have progressed to Super League level ✔ Made strong connection and provided support for the local community game Show less

Owner

• 2006 - 2014

• Successfully launched and ran a corporate 6-a-side football league in Doncaster • Lead the company from concept to reality • Responsible for project management of the; - business - strategy - financial management - budget - recruitment - management of staff - colleagues - and marketing, promotion • Delivered first class customer service • Ensured all enquires and issues were dealt with in a prompt and professional manner • Successfully launched and ran a corporate 6-a-side football league in Doncaster • Lead the company from concept to reality • Responsible for project management of the; - business - strategy - financial management - budget - recruitment - management of staff - colleagues - and marketing, promotion • Delivered first class customer service • Ensured all enquires and issues were dealt with in a prompt and professional manner

Midlands Regional Talent Coach

• 2009 - 2012

• Worked in the RFL’s Performance and Coaching Department • Contributed to the development of players and coaches• Managed eight full-time Community Rugby League Coaches • Oversaw their training and development• Contributed to the talent identification and development of athletes Key Achievements✔ Met and surpassed the targets and goals set by the RFL✔ A number of athletes progressed to the highest level of Rugby League including;- Matt Davis (Warrington Wolves)- Ryan Millar (Sheffield Eagles) - Marcus Stock (York City Knights) Show less

South Yorkshire Rugby League Development Officer / Service Area Coordinator

• Sep 2006 - Nov 2009

Sports Development Officer

• 2003 - 2006