Conor Taylor Email & Phone Number

Hohhot, China

Currently the longest serving coach for Tranmere Rovers china development programme. I have worked for Tranmere as a lead coach for the past 2 Years Developing and improving the Level of footballing ability in local schools and with local football teams. During my time here i have had to adapt to a very different Culture both in Lifestyle and Education/Football, Such adaptations include:-Learning and Understanding a new language to be able to effectively deliver coaching sessions when a translator is not present.-Taking Football sessions at schools where the number of children taking part ranges from anywhere between 40-80 participants.-Adapting my sessions to accommodate children of a variety of different levels of ability to benefit everyone taking part.-Working with and developing the football knowledge of Translators, thus bettering the understanding of the game and objectives leading to Smoother more professionally run sessions for all Football Coaches.-Working Closely with local schools to create schedules that work more effectively for all parties involved.-Integrating Systems from previous coaching experiences with systems already implemented in local culture to produce an system that works for all involved.-Adapting to the qualities of different facilities and equipment provided examples include Taking sessions on poor quality pitches with little or no turf, delivering sessions with broken equipment such as Goals and Cones. -Thinking on my feet Making Major/Minor Changes to lesson plans according to sudden changes to Schedule, Size of class, Age of class, Lack of Equipment e.g. Footballs.As a Coach representing a Professional football club it is of paramount importance that i have acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community. I have always managed to Develop positive relationships with parents, schools and colleagues whilst demonstrating a high level of respect for high ranking officials and the facilities provided.

Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China

Over the course of Two Months i was given the opportunity to Scout talent on behalf of the CFA (Chinese Football Association) at a Football Tournament held in BaoTao. The Entrants of said tournament were School teams from all different regions of InnerMongolia, Players ages Ranged from 16-19. The objective of the Scouting was to Recruit 21 Players aged between 16-18 to take part in a Training camp hosted by the CFA in Guangzhou with the hopes of recruiting new talent to professional clubs.As a talent scout i was required to: Develop a method to scout Talent which aligned with the requested criteria requested by the CFA .Develop a ranking system from which i could score individuals on their performances throughout games i have watched.Develop a system which would decide how i would watch each football match allowing me to scout more effectively.Develop a criteria of abilities for each position which i could scout and also add extra abilities and play styles which would define an individual player for later reference.Watch a Total of 20 games over a month the 2 games per day one being played in the morning and another in the early afternoon. Scout Training sessions during days where players prepared for the next match, then report on what each team was working on hoping to get deeper insight into a team/players mentality.Cross reference findings with colleagues as to our discoveries and which Players/Teams should be continued to watch and what/who should be watched during future matches. Help to develop a schedule which benefitted all scouts allowing for best scouting results i.e. making sure all scouts saw each team play at least once.

Stockport, United Kingdom

My Final Progression at Rose hill was when i was awarded total control of the team as both a manager and a coach, this was agreed upon by both the Club and the parents of the players whom felt due to working with the team a long time and developing a good relationship with everyone, i was best equipped of all candidates to lead the team forward. I felt that i was ready and able to take this role as i had watched and learned much from the previous managers. My role and responsibilities as a manager/coach were as follows:. Demonstrated a high level of respect for opponents, officials and facilities.Complied with the FA rules and regulations at all times.Accepted Management, constructive criticism and recognition with humility and composure.Recruited Players of the highest calibre to elevate team performance, as well as developing the ability of long serving players. Enforced discipline both on and off the field.Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.Developed guidelines for injury prevention.Recommended and ordered equipment, supplies and uniforms.Selecting a squad of 15 to play each weekend according to performances in training and matches. developing a system as a manager which would maximise game time for all players allowing them to gather valuable match experience. Working on and developing different tactics with the team to use during Various transitions, Times, Circumstances in the game i.e. Attacking positioning, Defensive positioning.As the manager i felt that a constant squad rotation of players for matches was the best method to improve players as by doing this, it balanced team morale and player experience. I also gave each player the opportunity to select themselves positions, this placed a level of responsibility on them to perform as best as they can to ensure they play in their chosen position ahead of others who prefer a similar role.

United States, West Coast, Hq: Seattle

Due to my Progress with Rose Hill rovers i sought out a new opportunity to test my abilities in another country. I was offered a contract to work in the USA for challenger sports, my role was to be Head coach on various different camps in different states and also on occasion to be the camp co ordinator alongside my responsibilities as a coach. As a camp co ordinator my responsibilities were: To Assign coaches to a group based on the coaches teaching style and preferences. To Ensure the safety of the students throughout the Campweek. Being certain that they arrive, are accounted for then leave with their own parent or guardian. To Retrieve, store and relay Medical, Contact, Parent information of all Children listed on camp before the first day to the appropriate persons i.e Coaches, On site medics, Carers. Put into place strict rules about the care/whereabouts of children to ensure their safety at all times. Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviours.Organised opening day events to introduce ourselves and allow both children and parents to recognise us as to whom we are and what we are here to do. Organised closing day events to hand out and award the students certificates and prizes for their progression throughout the camp.Organised for pictures to be taken throughout the campweek which show off the philosophy of the company to encourage the recruitment of new and existing students to future camps.

Stockport, United Kingdom

Overall i worked a total of Six years with Rose Hill JFC. With Rose Hill JFC i progressed massively as a coach and in doing so i noticed more and more opportunities open up to me as i improved. This was my first independent coaching role where i was allowed to express myself as a coach and find a coaching style that suited me. To begin with i was recruited as an assistant coach to the U8's team coach who required assistance due to the number of participants, My roles as assistant coach were basic, Such things as:Helping to set up pre planned activities/drills created by the lead coach to move on to reducing downtime of the players.Offering encouragement to the players whilst they took part in the sessions.Helping weaker players complete the task at hand thus developing their understanding of the game.Helping demonstrate drills allowing the lead coach to stay with the children and explain clearly how he wants a drill to be completed. Over time i was allowed to take on more responsibilities and became what i would consider a Reserve Coach. Planning and delivering Drills and games focusing on aspects of the game in which the group were weaker whilst ensuring the players remained interested and enjoyed the sport.Working with the players to develop technique and ability with the objective of moving some of the most improved into the more difficult sessions. Developed session plans that would help to teach players how to react to various game situations preparing them for the opportunity of match play.After a full season as the reserve coach the club had decided that they were going to create an additional team to accommodate the increased number of new players joining our team training. I Proposed that i was to take a squad comprising of both newer and lower ability players due to this new team starting in the lowest league, also that it would be a great opportunity to see the team improve and progress.

Stockport, United Kingdom

Footy4Kidz were my first employers as a football coach and i began working for them as of the start of my second year of College upon obtaining my certification of level 1 in football. Footy4Kidz was a fantastic chance to learn how to work alongside and with a full team of coaches and learn a basic but fun style of coaching which i could use to teach the basic techniques in football whilst allowing the children to have fun. The method of coaching here was to spend minimum time doing Official technical drills and instead play many games which involved using basic techniques this allowed the children to progress at a steady pace but most importantly at a young aged kept them interested in playing the sport. As an introductory coach my roles were as follows: Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things about football each day.Create and use games to teach the basic techniques of the game.incorporated fun stories/characters that relate with children to help them understand games and rules whilst increasing the amount of fun.Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.Established a safe play environment for the children.Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.Promoted good behaviour by using the positive reinforcement method.Administered medication and minor first aid to ill and injured students.

Stockport, United Kingdom

Nvq Coaching Levels 1 & 2, Football Excellence

Fa Level 1 In Coaching Futsal, Futsal Coaching, Level 1

Btec National Sport Anatomy & Physiology, Sports And Exercise, Double Distinction

Ocr Physical Education, Sports Studies, Distinction

Btec Sport: Fitness & Exercise, Sports Studies, Double Distinction