Lead YDP Coach

• Oct 2022 - Present

Academy U14s Lead Coach

• Aug 2022 - Present

Youth Development Phase coach, leading the Academy U14s age group.

Academy Development Centre Coordinator

• Sep 2015 - Nov 2022

Organisation and coordination of development centres in the Bradford area; duties include talent identification and development. The aim is to provide additional coaching and a clear pathway for grassroots players (aged 7 - 13 years old) who have shown they have the potential to make the step up to Academy level.

Academy U13s Lead Coach

• Oct 2020 - Jul 2022

Youth Development Phase coach, leading the Academy U13s age group.

Event Coach

• Jan 2018 - Present

Football coach/facilitator at player identification events (trials) held in the UK.

Head Soccer Coach/Assessor

• Jun 2013 - Jan 2018

Based in the UK office, my role was to oversee all new player recruitment opportunities for the company. I was also the lead coach at recruitment/trial events and manager of the Sports Recruiting USA Academy U21 team.

Community Sports Coach

• Oct 2006 - Oct 2022

Football, multi-sports coaching and PE delivery lead in local primary schools.

Premier League Lead

• May 2021 - Jun 2022

Management and delivery of Premier League Primary Stars and Premier League Kicks activities.

U19 Academy Football Coach

• Aug 2014 - May 2016

After joining the college as an assistant coach, I took on the role of head coach in my second season. During this period I was responsible for the management and coaching of the Leeds City College teams and Farsley Celtic U19 Academy team, competing in the Football Conference Youth Alliance League. After joining the college as an assistant coach, I took on the role of head coach in my second season. During this period I was responsible for the management and coaching of the Leeds City College teams and Farsley Celtic U19 Academy team, competing in the Football Conference Youth Alliance League.

Street Wise Football - Head Coach

• Sep 2011 - Jul 2012

I was responsible for the management of tournaments run three times a year, with the aim of teaching young people aged 11 – 15 social life skills through participation in football. Working closely with a variety of volunteers, I had to ensure the safe management and organisation of weekly football sessions. I was responsible for the management of tournaments run three times a year, with the aim of teaching young people aged 11 – 15 social life skills through participation in football. Working closely with a variety of volunteers, I had to ensure the safe management and organisation of weekly football sessions.

Senior Staff - Football Coach

• Mar 2007 - Jan 2008

This role involved organising and supervising football trials, where players aged 16 - 19 were assessed, before being selected as part of a squad that would travel to Los Angeles for a trial with Major League Soccer team, LA Galaxy. Main duties included; identifying talent, team coaching and match preparation, individual player management, public relations and media work (including local radio and TV), and general administrative work.The company was in operation for 1 year. This role involved organising and supervising football trials, where players aged 16 - 19 were assessed, before being selected as part of a squad that would travel to Los Angeles for a trial with Major League Soccer team, LA Galaxy. Main duties included; identifying talent, team coaching and match preparation, individual player management, public relations and media work (including local radio and TV), and general administrative work.The company was in operation for 1 year.

Football Coach, Coach Educator, Player Development Officer

• Jul 2005 - Oct 2005

I worked for the company following the conclusion of my university degree. My role involved coaching young soccer players aged 4 to 19 years. As a returning coach I was promoted to course leader and thus charged with additional responsibilities. My job was to manage the soccer courses in liaison with a course coordinator (club secretary), offer support, help and advice to colleagues, players, and the players’ families. The Player Development Officer role was with a junior soccer club in Detroit, Michigan where I was based for a period of 6 weeks. I delivered coaching sessions to the various age groups, as well as organising and running coach (education) clinics for coaches working within the club.In addition to promotion and sales work on behalf of the Chicago Fire FC, I worked at Soldier Field Stadium in a public relations role on home match days.

Football Coach, Coach Educator

• Jul 2004 - Sep 2004

I worked for the company during the summer break from college. My role involved coaching young players aged 4 - 19 years, on holiday soccer camps/courses. I was based in Denver, Colorado but also spent time working in the states of Montana, Iowa, Idaho and Utah. My role included coaching American Youth Soccer Organisation (AYSO) and ‘Travel’ teams, as well as organising and conducting coach (education) clinics for parents and coaches new to the sport. I worked for the company during the summer break from college. My role involved coaching young players aged 4 - 19 years, on holiday soccer camps/courses. I was based in Denver, Colorado but also spent time working in the states of Montana, Iowa, Idaho and Utah. My role included coaching American Youth Soccer Organisation (AYSO) and ‘Travel’ teams, as well as organising and conducting coach (education) clinics for parents and coaches new to the sport.

Football Coach

• Jul 2003 - Sep 2003

I worked for the company during the summer break from college. My role involved coaching young players aged 4 - 19 years, on holiday soccer camps/courses across the state of Connecticut. I worked for the company during the summer break from college. My role involved coaching young players aged 4 - 19 years, on holiday soccer camps/courses across the state of Connecticut.