Josh Mountain
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Bio
Credentials
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FA Level 3 in Coaching Goalkeepers
The Football AssociationAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Development Certificate
National Soccer Coaches Association of AmericaJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Youth Periodisation Workshop
World Football AcademyJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
The LMA School of Football Management Course 2: Evaluating Performance
League Managers AssociationSep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Special Topics (Numerous)
National Soccer Coaches Association of AmericaJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
FA Youth Award - Modules 1, 2, 3 & Assessment
The Football AssociationJan, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced National Diploma
National Soccer Coaches Association of America -
Coaching Goalkeepers Level 2
The Football Association -
FA Level 1 in Coaching Futsal
The Football Association -
PFSA Talent Identification in Football - Level 2
Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA) -
Psychology Level 1
The Football Association -
UEFA B License
UEFA -
Youth Diploma
Coerver Coaching
Experience
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The Orange Soccer Academy
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Mar 2020 - Present
• Oversee the development and growth of the Orange Soccer Academy. • Recruit and develop coaching staff in line with academy philosophies and beliefs. • Lead on the promotion and recruitment of players into all academy locations. • Manage fixture programme for Development Squad locations against Professional Academy and Commercial Development Squads. • Oversee the development and growth of the Orange Soccer Academy. • Recruit and develop coaching staff in line with academy philosophies and beliefs. • Lead on the promotion and recruitment of players into all academy locations. • Manage fixture programme for Development Squad locations against Professional Academy and Commercial Development Squads.
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Cardinal Newman College Preston
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Academy Football Coach
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Apr 2019 - Present
• Lead the development and performance of the First year squad. • Deliver coaching sessions twice weekly in fitting with the college’s playing philosophy. • Lead all match day preparations, including pre-match analysis. • Recruit suitable candidates for September intake through college trials process. • Lead the development and performance of the First year squad. • Deliver coaching sessions twice weekly in fitting with the college’s playing philosophy. • Lead all match day preparations, including pre-match analysis. • Recruit suitable candidates for September intake through college trials process.
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Fleetwood Town FC
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Academy Goalkeeper/Age Group Coach
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
• Design and implement the academy goalkeeping programme as well as leading the delivery of age-appropriate academy (U9-U16) goalkeeper training sessions in with the club’s player development philosophy. • Operate in line with EPPP guidelines and complete a record of sessions and weekly feedback on the PMA system. • Lead weekly training sessions with U11 age group and oversee match days. • Design and implement the academy goalkeeping programme as well as leading the delivery of age-appropriate academy (U9-U16) goalkeeper training sessions in with the club’s player development philosophy. • Operate in line with EPPP guidelines and complete a record of sessions and weekly feedback on the PMA system. • Lead weekly training sessions with U11 age group and oversee match days.
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OS Academy and Lancaster City FC Development Squad Head Coach
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Jun 2017 - Mar 2020
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate Academy level coaching sessions which reflect the philosophies of the Orange Soccer Skills Cycle.• Oversee the U10 Lancaster City FC Development Squad for weekly training sessions and monthly fixtures against fellow Development Squads, Centres and Academies.
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Head of Academy
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Jun 2017 - Mar 2020
• Oversee the development and growth of the Orange Soccer Academy, Development Squads and Scholars Program.• Lead on the recruitment of players into all Academy, Development Squad and Scholars locations.• Manage fixture programme for Development Squad locations against Professional Academy and Commercial Development Squads.• Recruit and manage the performance of coaching and talent identification staff to ensure they adhere with company philosophies.
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United Soccer Coaches
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Course Instructor
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
• Deliver a wide range of NSCAA courses, up to and including, the Advanced National Diplomas. • Deliver a wide range of NSCAA courses, up to and including, the Advanced National Diplomas.
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Woods Cross High School
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Woods Cross, UT
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Assistant Head Coach
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Feb 2016 - Jun 2017
• Assisted the Head Coach in driving the development and performance of a mixed-ability squad. • Designed and delivered a periodised training programme to accomodate a 3 month game schedule. • Contribute to all match day preparations, including tactical decision-making and game analysis. • Assisted the Head Coach in driving the development and performance of a mixed-ability squad. • Designed and delivered a periodised training programme to accomodate a 3 month game schedule. • Contribute to all match day preparations, including tactical decision-making and game analysis.
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Forza Futbol Club
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Bountiful, Utah
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Academy Director/Head Coach/Director of Goalkeeping
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Feb 2014 - Jun 2017
• Lead the development and performance of 50+ Academy coaches and 70 boy’s and girl’s teams. • Design and implement training curriculums tailored to the technical and tactical needs of all squads. • Ensure coaching sessions are delivered in line with the programme and the club’s philosophy. • Create and manage a goalkeeping curriculum to facilitate a pathway for goalkeepers from U7 to U19. • Plan, organise and deliver age-appropriate training sessions for teams from U13 to U19. • Adapt coaching approach and training to suit players' skill level and tactics for upcoming fixtures. • Lead on all match day preparations, ensuring players and goalkeepers are prepared for competition. • Work with players one to one to identify strengths, weaknesses and to set realistic objectives. • Build a strong rapport with all players to instil an ethos of hard work, commitment and teamwork. Key Achievements ✔ The U19 squad won Division 1 in 2016/17 ✔ The U18 squad reached the State Cup quarter finals in the 2016/17 season ✔ The U14s won Division 3 in 2014/15, and the U17s were runners up in Division 2 in 2015/16 ✔ Won 13 tournament championships between 2014 and 2017 across all U13 to U19 age groups ✔ Five graduates from the class of 2017 have gone on to gain scholarships for collegiate soccer Show less
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Challenger Sports
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Club Trainer
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Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
• Responsible for creating, promoting and coaching across 10+ Mini Kicker, Soccer Plus and Camp programs, working to optimise their development, growth and increase participation in local and regional areas.• Maximised the commercial sale of team wear to new clubs and existing partners through personally visiting potential clients and calling/emailing potential clients.• Was proactive in generating new leads, developing the relationships and expanding the Challenger brand in the local area.• Cultivated strong relationships with parents, clubs and clients to drive positive experiences and enhance sales opportunities.✔ Successful in increasing player numbers to 150 + for flagship summer camp in the Utah region.✔ Promoted and developed the largest Soccer Plus Goalkeeping Camp in the country. Show less
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Academy Coach
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May 2010 - Oct 2013
• Worked with Challenger Sport during the summers months of 2010 and 2013• Oversaw and coordinated a number of soccer camps across the states of Utah and Colorado• Managed summer camps of 10+ coaches and 100+ players on a weekly basis• Responsible for growing the program and increasing participation from youths in local area• Provided coach education to colleagues and local coaches in partnership with Challenger Sports
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University of Central Lancashire
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Mens Head Coach
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Aug 2013 - Apr 2014
• Oversaw the creation and delivery of an effective game strategy for the men’s team. • Implemented coaching sessions, match day operations and player recruitment strategies. • Developed and enforced a collective playing philosophy amongst the squad. Key Achievement ✔ Led the team on to the National Cup semi-finals in the 2013/14 season • Oversaw the creation and delivery of an effective game strategy for the men’s team. • Implemented coaching sessions, match day operations and player recruitment strategies. • Developed and enforced a collective playing philosophy amongst the squad. Key Achievement ✔ Led the team on to the National Cup semi-finals in the 2013/14 season
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Preston North End FC
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Women's Development Squad/First Team Assistant Head Coach
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Jul 2012 - Apr 2014
• Assisted the Head Coach in the planning, organisation and delivery of training sessions.• Contributed to match day decisions for the ladies first team competing in the WPL and FA Cup.• Delivered instruction while managing behaviours and motivating to inspire confidence and self-belief.• Reviewed the effectiveness of training sessions, and adapted strategies to suit individual player needs.• Identified talented youth players, and facilitate their seamless transition into the first team squad.Key Achievements✔ Two ladies from the PNEWFC are currently representing ESFA✔ Six players from the development squad have gained scholarships for US college soccer ✔ One player is now a starting player in the Women’s Premier League✔ The development squad went on to become League Champions in 2012/13 Show less
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Assistant Head Coach
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Aug 2010 - May 2013
✔ Won the Lancashire Cup and League Cup in 2011/12, and were second in the Lancashire Cup in 2013/14
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Education
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2009 - 2012
University of Central Lancashire
(BA) Hons Sports Coaching, Sports Coaching -
2007 - 2009
Cardinal Newman College
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2002 - 2007
Our Lady's Catholic High School
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