Thomas O'Ware Email & Phone Number

Rutherglen, Gb

United Kingdom

• Kelty Hearts FC: Ongoing, 2021 - Present• Partick Thistle FC: 42 Appearances, 2018 - 2021• Greenock Morton FC: 252 Appearances, 2011 - 2018_____________Key Achievements✔ Club captain at Greenock Morton FC and Partick Thistle FC✔ 2021/22 SPFL League Two champion with Kelty Hearts FC✔ 2020/21 SPFL League One champion with Partick Thistle FC✔ 2014/15 SPFL League One champion with Greenock Morton FC✔ SPFL Championship Team of the Season in 2016/17 and 2017/18✔ Named in the 2020/21 SPFL League One Team of the Season

United Kingdom

• Assisted and supported the age-group squad Lead Coach • Ensured all sessions were aligned to the club’s player development strategies and philosophy• Planned, implemented and evaluated age-appropriate structured training sessions• Delivered these to the collective squad, as well as with individual players• Worked with players on a one-to-one basis• Furthered their technical, tactical and physical development• Performed an active role on match days through working with Academy coaching staff• Ensured the players were prepared to showcase their skillset within games• Ensured players were aware of their role in the game plan• Contributed to team selection processes ,devised and delivered warm-up routines• Utilised experience from my own professional playing career • Contributed to the development processes of Academy players• Held meetings with the players and discussed ways they could improve• Supported players as they progress along the development pathway• Contributed to and performed a lead role within post-game analysis sessions • Highlighted strengths and weaknesses from previous game

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

• Assist and support the age-group squad Lead Coach • Do so with the delivery of training sessions• Ensure all sessions are aligned to the club’s player development strategies and philosophy• Plan, implement and evaluate age-appropriate structured training sessions• Deliver these to the collective squad, as well as with individual players• Work with players on a one-to-one basis• Further their technical, tactical and physical development• Perform an active role on match days through working with Academy coaching staff• Ensure the players are prepared to showcase their skillset within games• Ensure players are aware of their role in the game plan• Contribute to team selection processes and devise and deliver warm-up routines• Utilise experience from my own professional playing career • Contribute to the development processes of Academy players• Hold meetings with the players and discuss ways they can improve their game• Support players as they progress along the development pathway into higher age-groups• Contribute to and perform a lead role within post-game analysis sessions • Do so with coaching staff and the playing squad• Highlight strengths and weaknesses from previous game• Utilise these to devise training programme and game plan for forthcoming matchesKey Achievements✔ Rangers U16’s won the 2022 U16 CAS Cup Final, defeating Celtic FC U16’s in the final

United Kingdom

• Assisted and supported the Manager and first team coaching staff • Did so with the delivery of coaching sessions and training routines • Delivered these to the first team squad competing in the West of Scotland League• Gained tremendous experience and exposure to coaching within a first team environment• The ultimate aim and focus was on winning matches• Contributed to the planning, organisation and implementation of tactical coaching sessions• Ensured all coaching sessions were aligned to the game plan for forthcoming matches• Utilised the analysis of forthcoming opponents to design and deliver coaching sessions• Did so in conjunction with the first team Manager and coaching staff• Focused on the strengths and weaknesses of opponents • Did so in ways in which these could be negated or exploited within the game plan• Utilised analysis to design sessions which focused on areas for players to improve upon• Ensured all coaching sessions were complex enough to challenge the players• Ensured coaching tactical prepare them for forthcoming matches• Clearly communicated the purpose of each sessions • Built a rapport with the first team squad• Led coaching sessions as and when required by the Manager• Attended matches when professional playing schedule allowed• Contributed to match preparations when coaching staff were playing in the game

United Kingdom

• Oversaw and led all aspects of the coaching and player development processes • Did so for the Development Squad competing in the Lowland Development League (West)• Meticulously planned, prepared, implemented and evaluated all coaching sessions • Contributed to the tactical and technical development of the player• Led on match day operations, responsible for team selection• Implemented game plan and made in-game tactical decisions• Liaised with the first team Manager and coaching staff regarding the progression of players • Facilitated progression from the Development Squad into the first team• Proposed players with the attributes to make the step-up

United Kingdom

• Worked across various age-group squads at Troon Thistle YFC; U12 to U15• Responsible for the planning and preparation of age-appropriate coaching sessions• Focused on the technical and tactical development of the players• Ensured all sessions were engaging and enjoyable for the players • Ensured they were also challenging to enhance their skillset• Devised and delivered one-to-one coaching sessions• Contributed to match preparations, including team selections