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Hamilton, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Contribute to the coaching and development processes for the club’s U15 squad• Also deliver coaching sessions for the U12, U13, U14 and U16 age-group squads• Do so as and when required• Assist the U15 Lead Coach with the planning and implementation of the coaching programmes• Do so in line with Hamilton Academical FC’s player development methodology and strategies• Plan and lead coaching sessions with the U15 squad• Focus on the individual technical and tactical development of players and the collective squad• Prepare and implement training accordingly to suit the development requirements of players• Make tangible contribution on match days• Ensure the players are confident to showcase their football attributes in games• Liaise with the Sports Scientist regarding the implementation of agility and coordination training• Plan and deliver these specialised sessions, in addition to Sports Science classes• Hold regular meetings with the players individually, as well as with the U15 squad as a group• Utilise the meetings with individual players to get to know them• Prepare and implement a bespoke approach which best suits their development requirements• Work with the players on their psychological development, not within football and their personal life• Utilise video analysis of training and games to enhance the player development processes• Design and deliver weekly training sessions for the U14 squad• Involved in coaching on their match days

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Oversaw and led the analysis processes for the U23 squad• Liaised with the Caledonian Braves FC first team Head Coach• Did so regarding the development of players with the potential to progress into the first team• Worked in conjunction with the U23 Head Coach on match days• Contributed to in-game tactical decisions• Conducted video analysis and data analysis from matches on Saturday• Presented the analysis findings to the squad on Monday• Match analysis focus was on attacking and defensive errors, as well as set pieces• Constructed an Opposition Analysis database• Highlighted their formations, strengths and weaknesses• Analysed GPS data for individual players and provided them with constructive feedback• Performed a lead role in the coaching and development of the U23 squad• Contributed to the implementation of a Periodized Training Cycle• Many of the players within the U23 squad were from France and English was not their native language • Demonstrated communication skillset to ensure they understood the purpose of the session• Played video clips; match and training, on the way to training• Demonstrated what the squad would be working on• Utilised tactics board and notepads to clearly communicate the purpose of the sessions

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Performed a lead role in the construction of the 2007 age-group squad• Implemented a football structure which enabled the expansion of the age-group• This incorporated two teams• One competed in Paisley Johnstone and District Youth League, on a Saturday• The other in the Glasgow League, on a Sunday• Responsible for the talent identification and recruitment of coaching staff• Contributed to and led Coach Education processes• Enhanced the development of coaching staff, helped coaches to attain UEFA coaching qualifications• Oversaw and led the coaching processes for the 2007 age-group• Planned and implemented a clear style of play• Built out from the back in a 4-3-3 or 3-2-2-3 system• Enabled the players to be comfortable performing in a back 3 or back 4• Worked on the training pitch to ensure the players gained confidence • Ensured they were comfortable playing out from the back• I felt this method was more beneficial to their long-term development• Led three coaching sessions per week• Two focused on technical and tactical development and the third on physical and technical• Designed sessions to develop their speed, agility, coordination and flexibility• Forged positive relations with parents/guardians• Ensured their child’s school work did not sufferKey Achievements✓ Two players signed for St Johnstone FC✓ One for Hamilton Academical FC✓ One for Stirling Albion FC✓ Most players selected for the West of Scotland Regional Squad from all teams available✓ Four of the five players put forward for the trials were selected

Scotland, United Kingdom

• Designed and delivered specialised training sessions for the U17 squad• Facilitated individual player development• Planned and implemented a playing style for the U17 squad• Played out from the back, utilising transitions and profiting on the counter-attack• Delivered coaching sessions in line with this• Coordinated fixture scheduling and led on match day operations• Responsible for team selection and in-game tactics• Forged good relationships with parents/guardians• Held meetings with players to discuss their development

• Accumulated invaluable experience coaching within the best football academy in Bulgaria• Led the coaching processes for the two age groups• They competed in regional league competitions with age-groups a year above them• Did so to further their development• Contributed to the implementation of a clear and defined coaching strategy• Prioritised individual development• Led coaching sessions four times per week; planned and delivered innovative sessions• The youth centre complex was the accommodation for players signed from outwith the region• Would contribute to overnight supervision of the players• Participated in tournaments in Bulgaria and other countries• Utilised the tournaments to scout potential recruits and arrange trial periods• Utilised video analysis to further the development processes and strategies of the players• Worked in conjunction with Dietologist to prepare diet plans for the players to followKey Achievements✓ Two players have signed professional contracts with the Botev first team ✓ One player joined Italian club Ternana

Ba (Joint Hons) Journalism & Human Resource Management

High School Diploma