Syed Ali
Head of Football Operations & Development at Baguley Athletic Football Club- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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FA Level 1 in Coaching Futsal
The Football AssociationDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
FA Developing Coaches Through Mentoring Course
The Football AssociationJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
FA Welfare Officers Workshop
The Football AssociationMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
FA Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers
The Football AssociationOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
FA Level 1 Psychology Award
The Football AssociationMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
FA Level 1 Introduction to Scouting (Talent ID)
The Football AssociationJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
The FA Youth Module 1 Award
The Football AssociationJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
FA Level 2 in Coaching Football
The Football AssociationOct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
FA Online Futsal Laws of the Game
The Football AssociationFeb, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
FA Online Laws of the Game
The Football AssociationOct, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing in the Context of Gym
Focus Training LimitedAug, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
FA Basic Football Refereeing Course
Lancashire Football AssociationJun, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
The Football AssociationMay, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership (CSLA)
Sports Leaders UKMay, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Analysing Your Coaching
sports coach UKApr, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
How to Coach Disabled People in Sport
sports coach UKApr, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Positive Behaviour Management in Sport
sports coach UKApr, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
RFL Touch and Tag Rugby Referee
Link4LifeApr, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership
Sports Leaders UKOct, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Manchester United Soccer Schools Goalkeeping Residential Course 2005
Manchester UnitedAug, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
FA Emergency Aid
The Football AssociationMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
FA Online Safeguarding Children Re-Certification
The Football AssociationMar, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Baguley Athletic Football Club
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Football Operations & Development
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Feb 2022 - Present
Oversee all aspects of the Football and Academy Operations at Baguley Athletic, making key business to ensure the football club is scalable and operationally sound. - Create and implement a new development philosophy and map-out the staff and player's journey - Modify the business structure within my remit to ensure smooth operations - Have a key role in recruitment of staff within the - Create training material to up-skill staff internally and organise external CPD - Introduce new bespoke systems to the club to optimise productivity and effectiveness. - Conduct staff reviews to support development and monitor progression - Assist with procurement of resources - Create new and innovative provisions to expand club's income revenues - Develop the clubs' vision of ED&I across all levels at the club - Develop and update the club's business plan and financial model - Develop and distribute bespoke club Policies and Procedures to all members - Manager approx. 15 staff members - Build and maintain professional relationships with club sponsors, partners and stakeholders. Show less
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Chorley 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 Coach
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
- Responsible for all aspects of managing an Academy Team - Coach within the Player Develop Curriculum Pathway - Conduct player and team reviews to monitor progression - Work closely with the Data Analysis and S&C departments to aide player development further - Take an active role in recruitment of players - Attend "exit-interviews" for players - Liaise with parents/carers of players for regular updates/attendance - Manage training days and match days to a high standard - Use various methods to train players and educate them in their roles and responsibilities on and off the pitch - Uphold all health and safety measures to ensure the safeguarding of players - Represent the club in a professional manner at all times. I also help with the First Team and Reserve Team as and when required. Show less
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Greater Manchester Football Club
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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Director of Football Operations
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Mar 2020 - Dec 2021
Oversee all aspects of the Footballing Operations at Greater Manchester FC as well as making business changes to allow the football club to be scaleable and operational · Create, uphold and monitor club’s technical delivery and playing philosophy . Recognise and maximise opportunities to expand the business structure. · Have a key/active role in the recruitment process of players and staff members. · Use industry knowledge and experience and use bespoke systems with high effectiveness & productivity to benefit the club · Create and utilise credit control systems. · Engage with players and staff to manage careers during and post-football (Education/courses/certifications/transfers etc.) · Mentor all Staff and create/update CPDs (Coach Development Plans) · Host regular staff meetings to monitor and review progression · Assist with procurement of resources . Create new and innovative provisions to expand club's income revenues . Improve club's community engagement aspirations · Develop the clubs' vision of ED&I across all levels at the club . Develop and update the club's business plan and financial model . Develop bespoke club Policies and Procedures · Build and maintain professional relationships with club sponsors, partners and stakeholders. · Perform relevant administrative duties, such as report writing, invoicing, facility management (hiring) and working collaborations. · Attend league meetings to keep updated on relevant changes · Initially manage Social Media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – 7 total accounts) and create and distribute content; before hiring and deploying Media Team · Create and distribute club policy documents to all members (Staff and Player Code of Conducts/Recruitment Process etc.) · Keep the club “Covid-Safe” as the club’s registered Covid Officer · Be the bridge between Staff Members and Board Show less
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Rochdale Association Football Club
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United Kingdom
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Sports Teams and Clubs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Girls Football Co-Ordinator and Coach Mentor
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Sep 2018 - Oct 2019
• Oversee coaching delivery across the PL Girls Football Programme at Rochdale AFC across 6 age groups (including ‘Wildcats Programme’)• Organise fixtures, referees and pitch hire for fixtures for each team• Register players for each team on the Whole Game System• Appoint, up-skill, monitor and mentor coaches for each team• Design and provide in-house CPD workshops to refresh coach education• Manage and motivate staff creatively and with “Coach Support Days” and team-building activities• Attend committee meetings and update the club’s board members/directors with updates on progress of PL Girls Football programme and RAFC Ladies.• Create new initiatives to implement to improve coach delivery• Manage PL Girls Programme finances (training fees and match day fees) for each player and/or team.• Order and distribute player and coach kits and equipment, utilizing club suppliers and supply chain• Maintain or create sponsorship avenues to generate income for all teams• Liaise with parents, players and coaches to ensure high standards are maintained• Liaise with County FA regarding certain matters if needed• Ensure “Charter Standard Accreditation” is met with reviews and audits across the entire programme• Apply for regional and national funding to ensure programme sustainability.• Review and update any in-house codes/charters to maintain professionalism.• Update and monitor social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook alongside the Media Department.• Manage RAFC Ladies U15s and RAFC Ladies Open Age Teams• Provide pathways to players and coaches who wish to achieve higher levels utilizing networks in The FA and County FA. Show less
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Community Cohesion Officer and Community Coach
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Sep 2018 - Oct 2019
• Engage with adults, young people and children amongst the BAME Community in Rochdale via multi-sports and football sessions for Rochdale Community Sports Trust (Project Funded by EFL Innovation Fund)• Promote Inclusion and Diversity to Rochdale AFC’s fan base to increase the fan base and home match attendances.• Host events to build cohesion amongst underrepresented ethnic groups• Develop workshops to raise awareness of inclusion and diversity; utilizing networks in the wider community such as local leaders, GMP, Mosque Imams and multi-faith community groups.• Engage and maintain professionalism and develop lasting relationships with key stakeholders• Develop and sustain professional networks such as County FA’s, Kick It Out, The PFA, Local Council departments and various other sports providers (ECB, RFU) as well as external funding bodies.• Use in-house systems to capture engagement and analyse info for reporting and funding purposes.• Create sessions and initiatives that cater for all abilities and engage with people from various backgrounds and create realistic exit routes that identify participant needs.• Deliver sports sessions in schools such as breakfast/lunch and after school provisions to engage with students and raise the profile of the Community Sports Trust as well as seeing the impact in my role• Create statistical and descriptive reports to Community Trust Managers and Directors to monitor/display engagement impact• Develop new coaches from sessions created who volunteer with Rochdale Community Trust to build a diverse and inclusive workforce and mentor them along their journey• To identify needs in the community for new projects and/or update existing projects, where funding can be applied for to bring projects to participants where there is a clear need/demand.• Remain flexible and adaptable to projects needs to maintain engagement and professionalism with participants. Show less
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Premier League Primary Stars Schools Coach
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Sep 2018 - Oct 2019
• Plan, deliver and evaluate Premier League Primary Stars sessions in local schools in line with both the Premier League and National Curriculum• Ensure all sessions are delivered to a high standard and meet/exceed KPI’s on a matrix setting• Ensure differentiation in sessions so all can participate and achieve targets set both individually and cohesively• Reward pupils for outstanding behavior, participation and being good role models to others via stickers and certificates.• Provide classroom support with pupils as part of the project outcomes• Keep pupils active, engaged and educate pupils about healthy lifestyles and benefits of sports participation• Upskill class teachers to deliver Primary Stars sessions to achieve future sustainability with Premier League and Schools FA.• Create and deliver new sessions for schools not already involved in the project• Generate reports for the school, the Community Trust and Premier League• Apply for funding to ensure project sustainability• Provide additional provisions in the school such as breakfast/lunch and after school clubs• Represent Rochdale AFC in national conferences to share good practice and information received by the Premier League Show less
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BTEC Level 3 Sports Education Head Coach
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Sep 2018 - Oct 2019
• Plan, deliver and evaluate Football and Futsal sessions (where appropriate) on site at the football club for BTEC Level 3 sport students aged 16-18 yrs. Old• Deliver multi-sport sessions to achieve session and pupil outcomes in practical participation• Set, monitor and review personal plans for each student• Provide assessments for each student• Deliver sessions and workshops in line with the EFL, CETA, Community Trust and LFE regulations.• Transport team to various venues across the country to compete In EFL league and tournaments.• Assist students with educational help, such as coursework and/or assignments when necessary.• Aid with job, university and scholarship applications to all students. Show less
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Springfield Park Juniors FC
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Rochdale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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Under 8s up to U11s Manager/Head Coach
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2019
• Identify strengths & weaknesses of players individually & collectively as a team • Plan, develop and implement training and practice sessions • Nurture & develop players skills and abilities • Motivate & prepare players individually and collectively as a team for competitive games and competition football to improve match fitness and knowledge and player development • Analyze and evaluate players individual and collective (team) performances and notify training/tactical approaches when necessary • Liaise with league officials to finalize and confirm competitive games and liaise with players parents to update them on their child's individual progress and contributions to the team • Attend club commitee meetings to state team updates and work with commitee to improve and enhance team and clubs' position by planning for the future Show less
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Shawclough FC
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Shawclough, England
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U9s/U10s Football Coach
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2013
Staffed as a voluntary Football Coach as part of the managers coaching staff for Shawclough U9s (who the following season became U10s). - Assisting the Manager and the rest of the coaching staff of the U9/10s team with training sessions (ground inspections, equipment handling, setting up, assisting with deliverance of sessions, player evaluations. These were roles delegated by the manager to the staff and by the end of the season a member of coaching staff would have completed all of the above listed tasks). - Plan and deliver coaching sessions with the Manager and coaching staff observing and assisting you when required. - Attend fortnightly club committee/board meetings to discuss the present and future planning of the club and how we intend to move the club forward. - Compete in a local league for players to gain valuable match practice/experience and also to develop the players' footballing abilities. - Liaise with parents regarding any changes to training schedules, match day schedules and/or any injury concerns. - To attend any "FA" recommended courses the club see fit that coaches must attend in order fulfill their duties to the best of their ability i.e. Level 2 Football Coaching badge, Level 1 Goalkeeper Coaching badge, Safeguarding Children courses and Health and Safety in Sport courses. In order for me to coach at this level, it was required by law to have an up-to-date and valid CRB. Show less
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Your Trust Rochdale
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sports Outreach Worker in the Context of Gym and Fitness Instructing
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
Predominantly working on my own initiative as an outreach worker in a fully functioning gym promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Assisting in various exercise groups catering for all ages from toddlers, youths, over 60s and also individuals with physical and mental infirmities. All interventions were designed to promote healthy living and emphasize that sports fitness is for everyone. Planning, devising gym exercise and nutritional plans, evaluating performance and also giving feedback to gym users was pivotal to this role. Performing health and safety risk assessments, providing excellent customer service and assisting members of the public with any queries or concerns. This was a six month contract I enjoyed immensely. Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2015
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Foundation Degree in Business and Management (FD), Business and Management -
2011 - 2012
Peter Jones Enterprise Academy
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
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