Address : 35 Bishopsgate Drive #1111
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Nationality : British Date of Birth : July, 23 1974
Coaching, and the development of others, has been one of my key focuses over the last ten years. In this time, I have been involved in the progression of sport at varying levels. My main areas of expertise are Field Hockey (EHA) and Soccer (FA), both of which I have gained the Level Two Coaching Certifcate.
It is imperative that a structured approach is applied to training, and that it is communicated to all concerned. I strongly believe that the organisational/developmental skills that I have gained throughout my working life have helped me to become a more effective coach.
Position held : Coach
Organised and conducted several 'Satelite Centres' for SPORT ENGLAND. This governmental initiative involved the delivery of a staged programme - firstly, to make people aware of the sport, and secondly, to further develop their skills in an attempt to encourage them to progress from school to club hockey.
Organisation/Club : Durham City Hockey Club, County Durham, England (1999 to 2002)
Position held : Head Coach
Appointed Head Coach at DCHC from the beginning of the 2001/2002 season. Responsible for four mens teams, two womens teams, and a junior team, all of various abilities. Organise and create training programs in line with the team captain's requirements through game analysis. Further responsilibities include overseeing five other club coaches to ensure the appropriate delivery of the training programs to all teams.
Previously responsible for development of womens hockey within the club. This involved the tailoring of training based on match analysis, as well as enforcing the basic requirements.
My first position held was Junior Development Officer, where I designed and implemented a five year training programme for 8 - 16 year old children of various abilities to ensure their progression into County and senior hockey.
Organisation/Club : Washington AFC, Washington, Tyne & Wear, England (1995 to 1997)
Position held : Coach / Team Manager
Coached senior amateur soccer team for two seasons. This involved match analysis, team selection, and the organisation of training sessions.
Organisation/Club : Barmston Juniors FC, Washington, Tyne & Wear, England (1994 to 1995)
Position held : Coach
Jointly coached this newly founded football team. I was involved in recruiting/scouting players, conducting training, and reviewing game plans.
Organisation/Club : Washington Juniors FC, Washington, Tyne & Wear, England (1991 to 1992)
Position held : Coach
Started coaching the Under 12's team. My main aims were to ensure that all of the basic skills were installed, and that there was a good understanding of game tactics and positional awareness in order to prepare them for the next progressive level.
2002 Presented Golden Jubilee Award for 'Outstanding Service to the Club'
Captained 'Mixed' XI to the National Finals of the Timpson Plate
2001 Voted Club's 'Most Valuable Member'
Appointed Head Coach
Captained Mens 2nd XI promotion winning side
Club's Top Goal Scorer
2000 Guided Womens 1st XI to second place in the North East of England Division One
Club's Top Goal Scorer
1999 Appointed Junior Development Officer
Voted Club's 'Most Valuable Member'
Washington AFC (Soccer)
1997 Moody Shield Runners Up (League Cup Competition)
3rd Place in the Stanley & District League
1996 3rd Place in the Stanley & District League
Sunderland Cobras Ice Hockey Club
1995 Voted Best Defenceman
1994 Voted Most Improved Defenceman
IHA National Recreational Finals - Runners Up
Talent Identification (SPORT ENGLAND - Active Sports)
2001 Level Two Coaching Certificate - Field Hockey (EHA)
Emergency First Aid for Sports (British Red Cross)
Working With Disabled Sport People (SPORT ENGLAND - Active Sports)
Equity in Coaching (SPORT ENGLAND - Active Sports)
2000 Level One Coaching Certificate - Field Hockey (EHA)
1994 Level Two Coaching Certificate - Soccer (FA)
1992 Level One Coaching Certificate - Soccer (FA)
My other sporting interests include watching and playing Soccer and Ice Hockey.
Travelling is another one of my passions, and my advertures to date include Australia, Singapore, Egypt, and most of Europe.