Mark Alexander Spalding Email & Phone Number

• Provided strategic leadership to manage, facilitate and promote the development of the game of soccer at all levels of the club.
• Created and rolled out the GPS One Vision Methodology which served as the five year focus for the over 80,000 players across 26 States in US, 3 Provinces of Canada, Greece, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Spain and Cyprus.
• Created a Developing Player Plan - a bespoke long-term player development model that provided is focus on holistic player development throughout the phases of personal growth.
• Created and lead all football provision for Elite Player Plan which provided world class experiences for players at the club. This includes Regional and National Camps in addition to attendance at world renowed.
• Provided high-end support for coaches, including NGB coach education and Professional Club visits. In addition the leading of the creation and launch of the club’s own coaching website: GPS Technical Area, which.
• Managed 36 club/area specific Technical Directors to ensure that each area has a progressive periodization plan. Including onsite visits and 3 National/International Coach Development Conferences.

Paisley, United Kingdom

• Moved with manager Ian Murray, playing a key role in the training schedule, game preparation and match day management.
• Contributed to/led multiple areas of the club including youth development, scouting and analysis, player recruitment, sports science, etc. in order to continuously learn while working to improve the club
• Re-introduced the use of video analysis (Scout7, Wyscout, etc.) to the club to assess performances and adapt training and match preparation, leading the coordination and workload of analysis and scouting staff
• Provided support to each individual player through bespoke periodization training plans and off field advice
• Fostered a positive team environment and club ethos focused on collective achievement and competitiveness
• Heavily involved in the recruitment process - working alongside the manager to identify targets, collate information on to the player and remain aware of potential transfer targets developing within the domestic and.

Dumbarton

• Lead or contribute to the delivery of an engaging first team training programme bespoke
• Oversee the complete training and match schedule for the club’s U20 squad
• Coordinated the U20 coaching staff and manage U20 player recruitment
• Work with the management team to devise tactical strategies and development structures
• Contribute to youth development, scouting and analysis, player recruitment, sports science, etc.
• Use video analysis to assess team and player performances and make functional recommendations

Stirling

• Became the first university football team in British history to win a domestic treble in 2013/14
• Won the 2012/13 SSS Scottish Queen’s Park Shield and 2013/14 Lowland League Cup
• Finished as runners-up in the inaugural Lowland League season (2013/14)
• Coached the team during their first ever Scottish Cup campaign in 2012/13
• Qualified for the 2013/14 Scottish Cup by finishing second in the league
• Developed 15+ players now playing pro or semi-pro football in Scotland, England or Wales

West Dunbartonshire

• Worked to increase links between professional clubs, the association and local authorities
• Secured and contributed to the allocation of £500k of funding for local clubs and organisations
• Opened the first school of football in West Dunbartonshire through close coordination with partners
• Established national models of best practice including the the Tesco Bank Football Challenge
• Led the technical, tactical and physical development of elite young players within the region
• Worked with players including 14 U15, U17 and U19 international players

Falkirk

• Part of the coaching staff of the SFA’s first performance school
• Selected to deliver SFA coaching courses as a Coach Education Tutor (Ongoing)
• 4 players from the initial class of 9 received professional contracts with clubs
• A player who signed for Celtic represented Scotland at U16 - U19 level
• A player who signed for Falkirk is the current U20s team captain
• Another player became the youngest ever first team player at Falkirk

Stirling

• Won the 2008/09 SSS League 4A
• Built foundations that have seen the team win promotion (where possible) each season since 2008/09
• Reached the 2008/09 Conference Cup final while playing against predominantly first team squads
• Designed the first coaching syllabus / technical plan which was applied across the club's 5 teams
• Assisted in the creation of a player pathway to ensure players had a clear route to the first team

Falkirk

• Coached across a variety of age groups in delivery of the Falkirk FC development strategy
• Worked with 20+ players who went on to play for the first team and 10 for other SPFL clubs
• Worked with the Academy Director and Assistant Manager to improve the coaching curriculum
• Recruited and contributed to the development of the club’s youngest international player
• Coached two players from which the club would go on to receive their ever highest transfer fees

Falkirk

• Created the first links between the club’s community programme and academy
• Introduced development squads at U10, U11 and U12 level that allowed the best talent to progress

Bachelor'S Degree, General With Sports Studies

Hnd, Sports Coaching And Development

Education record