Foundation Phase Coach

• Jan 2023 - Present

As Foundation Phase Coach at the Birmingham City FC Academy, I work closely with the U9/U10 Cell Lead to develop the U9’s age group. Responsibilities for my role are the planning & delivery of training sessions within the guidelines of the Academy syllabus. Organisation & management of the U9’s match days, competing against some of the top category academy teams from around the U.K. Following weekly training sessions & match days, I complete detailed assessments for each individual player on a term by term basis using the PMA system to help them improve and progress. As a Foundation Phase Coach, I work closely with the Head of Academy, Head of Coaching, and Age Group Cell Lead’s in order to continue my own personal coaching development. Show less

• Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

In this role I worked exclusively in the Sports strand of the Walsall FC Foundation, the main duties of this role included;Supporting the Manager for Sport on the delivery outcomes for the Sport Dept. Management & coaching of the Post 16 football & eduction team & programme. Liaising with our eduction partner on the progress of the students in their studies as well as recruitment.Management, coaching & quality control of the Development Centre. In this role I mentored coaches through CPD & observations, as well as aid with the development of players in all ages groups in line with the Academy syllabus. Showing initiative as Development Centre Manager, I overhauled the player recruitment process. This new policy followed the guidelines of EPPP at Foundation Level. This restructure led to Academy Head of Phases & Scouts working alongside the Development Centre coaches on recruitment days. Subsequently the Academy integrated the policy within their own recruitment process. Management of the Twinning Project programme, with the planning & delivery of the FA’s “Developing Leadership Through Football” award. Liaising with our partnered HMPPS. Management & delivery of match day activities at Walsall FC 1st team home games. Show less

• Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

Head Coach of the Walsall FC Foundation Post-16 Football & Education team, who play in the EFL CEFA league. Weekly I work on Pre and Post match game relevant session planning and delivery, as well as match day duties. I also liaise with our Education partner – Walsall College on the progress of the students in their studies In addition, I lead on the Twinning Project programme, planning and delivering The FA's "Developing Leadership Through Football" award. The Twinning Project is a partnership between Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and professional football clubs with the objective of twinning every prison in England and Wales with a local professional football club. Show less

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

In addition to my Officer role, I work evenings and weekends as a Football Coach within Walsall FC Foundation’s Talented & Gifted Programme. My current ongoing role is to work with each years Elite U16's. This is with the aim and purpose of successfully promoting them through to our Post 16 Football & Education programme.Planning and delivering training sessions within the guidelines of the Walsall FC Foundation syllabus. Weekly session reports leading to detailed assessments for each individual player on term by term basis to help them improve.Match day preparation and management, as well as regular parent/guardian liaison.Player management including recruitment of new team members and releasing of others.Collection and management of player payments.Previous roles held within the T&G Programme: Head Coach of the Advanced U12's & Elite U15's. Show less

• Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

As part of my role I am involved in a wide range of football coaching and sports coaching with multiple age groups, this includes;Assistant Manager for the Post-16 college team. Weekly I work on Pre and Post match game relevant session planning and delivery, as well as match day duties.As part of the Education arm of the Community Programme, each week I lead/support a timetable of football focused or sports focused PE sessions and clubs in multiple different primary schools. All sessions have to meet the National Curriculum standards. Each week I develop a lesson plan to ensure all participants get the most from sport.The Health & Engagement arm of the Community Programme allows me to work on various projects from sport and mental health with adults to engagement with disability sports.This varied role has also helped develop my skills in mentoring and improve the support offered to my players/students who all have different issues to contend with outside of playing football for Walsall FC. Show less

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

Volunteered with Walsall FC Foundation’s Talented & Gifted Development program. This volunteer work saw me involved in observing and assisting the coaches, where I gained an understanding of the high-level sessions delivered. As part of this volunteering I assisted with various ages, from U10 to U16. As well as their Advanced & Elite groups.

Foundation Phase Coach

• Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

As Foundation Phase Coach at the Walsall FC Academy, I was the lead coach with the U11’s. As lead coach I was responsible for the planning & delivery of training sessions within the guidelines of the Walsall FC Academy syllabus. Organisation & management of the U11’s match days, competing against some of the top category academy teams from around the U.K. Following weekly training sessions & match days, I completed detailed assessments for each individual player on a term by term basis using the PMA system to help them improve and progress. As a Foundation Phase Coach, I worked closely with the Head of Academy, Head of Coaching, Head of Foundation & Youth Phases in order to continue my own personal coaching development. Show less

Football Coordinator

• Sep 2004 - Aug 2022

Developed and implemented an annual football tournament at the local primary school. Liaised with teachers and organised lunchtime staff members to ensure everything was set up correctly and that all students of any ability could either be part of it or could join in the other activities around the tournament, such as; best team posters and the awards evening. Responsible for the presentation and leading the awards ceremony at the end of year assembly for parents. Developed and implemented an annual football tournament at the local primary school. Liaised with teachers and organised lunchtime staff members to ensure everything was set up correctly and that all students of any ability could either be part of it or could join in the other activities around the tournament, such as; best team posters and the awards evening. Responsible for the presentation and leading the awards ceremony at the end of year assembly for parents.

Automotive Locksmith

• Jul 2004 - Aug 2019

Attend regular client contract meetings to agree terms. Build and maintain relationships. Provide excellent customer service for a wide variety of customers including those who could be upset, stressed and angry. Developed a high level of empathy and understanding for customers, especially the elderly who enjoyed visiting the store on days I was scheduled to be in. Extensive experience in allocating and managing stock levels along with the maintenance of equipment. Calm under pressure due to the detail and technical skills needed for the role. Excellent attention to detail. Responsible for the management of payments, invoices and key accounts. Continuously worked to improve my own product and technology knowledge. Negotiating regular prices with suppliers to maximise business profit margins. Show less