Phillip Kidd Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Edinburgh City, Scotland, United Kingdom

Lead academy coach working with children aged 8-12

• Head of Junior Academy: 2017 - 2020• U12 Coach: 2015 - 2017__________________________________________• Managed and drove the performance and development of players in the Junior Academy• Did so through tailored coaching in line with Hibernian FC’s philosophy and player pathways• Planned, prepared and deliver structured age-appropriate coaching • Delivered coaching to individual players and collective squads• Worked with and mentored the Junior Academy coaching… Show more • Head of Junior Academy: 2017 - 2020• U12 Coach: 2015 - 2017__________________________________________• Managed and drove the performance and development of players in the Junior Academy• Did so through tailored coaching in line with Hibernian FC’s philosophy and player pathways• Planned, prepared and deliver structured age-appropriate coaching • Delivered coaching to individual players and collective squads• Worked with and mentored the Junior Academy coaching staff • Ensured they delivered sessions which adhered to the club’s philosophy• Oversaw the recruitment of coaching staff for the Junior Academy • Contributed to player recruitment and talent identification • Made tangible contribution to all match day preparation• This included team selection and tactical decision making• Created an engaging and supportive learning environment • Ensured players were motivated to improve and develop• Held regular meetings with the players and their parents • Discussed their development and set future learning goalsKey Achievements:✔ Several Academy graduates earned first year professional contracts✔ Managed a team of 10 coaches to deliver a holistic programme within the foundation phase✔ Redesigned the coaching curriculum from foundation phase to senior academy phase✔ This included playing principals, formations, key positions, unit and team learning objectives✔ Introduced guided discover coaching methodology for foundation phase ✔ Helped players become better learners and decision makers✔ Programmed CPD for all academy staff ✔ Mentored several employees through their qualifications within the SFA's pathways Show less

• Organise the delivery of circa 30 session per week in educational establishments • These are within Edinburgh and Lothians• Oversee the implementation of holiday football camps across venues in Edinburgh and Lothians• Plan, prepare and deliver structured training sessions for grassroots clubs• Design and deliver innovative training sessions for youth players, from beginner to elite level• Prepare and implement age-appropriate structured training sessions • Deliver… Show more • Organise the delivery of circa 30 session per week in educational establishments • These are within Edinburgh and Lothians• Oversee the implementation of holiday football camps across venues in Edinburgh and Lothians• Plan, prepare and deliver structured training sessions for grassroots clubs• Design and deliver innovative training sessions for youth players, from beginner to elite level• Prepare and implement age-appropriate structured training sessions • Deliver these as one-to-one private coaching, group and holiday camp sessions• Coordinate, manage and organise the Academy’s coaching staff • Ensure they are delivering training sessions in line with the Academy’s philosophy and ethos• Strive to maximise each individual player’s potential and ability • Do so through structured coaching sessions Show less

• School of Football Coach: 2013 - 2017• 2020 Head Coach: 2013 - 2015• South East Regional Girls U16 Select Coach: 2013______________________________________________________School of Football Coach Responsibilities:• Planned, prepared and implemented age-appropriate coaching sessions • Delivered these to S1 to S6 pupils in Gracemount High School in Edinburgh • Did so in line with the Scottish FA’s philosophy and player development strategies• Designed… Show more • School of Football Coach: 2013 - 2017• 2020 Head Coach: 2013 - 2015• South East Regional Girls U16 Select Coach: 2013______________________________________________________School of Football Coach Responsibilities:• Planned, prepared and implemented age-appropriate coaching sessions • Delivered these to S1 to S6 pupils in Gracemount High School in Edinburgh • Did so in line with the Scottish FA’s philosophy and player development strategies• Designed sessions to support players technical, tactical, physical and mental progression• Proactively supported players along the development pathway • Facilitated their progression2020 Head Coach & South East Regional Girls U16 Select Coach Responsibilities:• Planned, prepared and delivered structured age appropriate training sessions • Did so in line with the Scottish FA’s philosophy and player development strategies• Supported the players technical and tactical development • Did so through the implementation of 1v1 sessions and Micro Sessions• As 2020 Head Coach delivered sessions to P6 and P7 pupils • Enhanced selection process for the Scottish FA’s Performance Schools• As South East Regional Girls U16 Select Coach planned and delivered coaching sessions • Did so in regional national training camps• Contributed to the Scottish FA’s talent identification and scouting process for U16 Girls players Show less

• Managed and monitored coaches and volunteers to deliver coaching sessions in schools• Planned and delivered physical activity and promoted a healthy and active lifestyle in schools• Created links with local sports clubs to allow pathway for participants from schools to clubs

• Performed duel coaching role with the club’s U12 and U15 squad• Led the forward thinking and age appropriate development of the club’s U12 and U15 squads • Did so through the delivery of a high quality coaching programme • Ensured this was in line with Dunfermline Athletic FC’s philosophy and player pathway strategies• Managed the teams in fixtures, implementing effective match strategies• Liaised with the club’s Head of Youth over the progress of the development of… Show more • Performed duel coaching role with the club’s U12 and U15 squad• Led the forward thinking and age appropriate development of the club’s U12 and U15 squads • Did so through the delivery of a high quality coaching programme • Ensured this was in line with Dunfermline Athletic FC’s philosophy and player pathway strategies• Managed the teams in fixtures, implementing effective match strategies• Liaised with the club’s Head of Youth over the progress of the development of players • Produced accurate reports on each player• Held regular meetings with the players and their parents• Discussed their development and set future learning goalsKey Achievements:✔ Seven players graduated from the academy to professional contracts ✔ Was the first coach to work over duel age groups ✔ This ensured the coaching philosophy could be implemented throughout the academy ✔ Introduced sport science testing and sessions to the academy squads from U11s-U16s Show less

Bsc (Hons) Sport And Exercise Science

Hnd Sports Coaching With Sports Development