Overview
Work history
Education
Certification
Timeline
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Aaron Hill

Aaron Hill

Rugby,United Kingdom

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant Foundation Phase Lead U9-12/YDP Coach

West Bromwich Albion FC
02.2023 - 04.2025
  • As the Assistant Foundation Phase Lead at West Bromwich Albion FC, I am responsible for supporting the development and progress of young players in the academy. My role involves:
  • Designing and establishing age-specific training programs to enhance player skills and understanding of the game.
  • Providing guidance and support to players, helping them develop holistically as well as their technical abilities and tactical understanding.
  • Collaborating with other coaches and staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive environment for all players.
  • Contributing to the overall performance and growth of the academy through innovative coaching methods and player development initiatives.
  • Additionally deliver sessions across U12's-14's and Lead on the school release programme

U9/10 Cell Lead

Birmingham City FC
07.2020 - 02.2023
  • As the U9/10 Cell Lead at Birmingham City FC, I was responsible for leading and overseeing the development and progress of young players within the U9/10 age group. My responsibilities included:
  • Designed and Established age-appropriate training programs to enhance player skills and tactical understanding.
  • Managing team logistics, including scheduling and coordinating training sessions and matches.
  • Collaborating with other coaches and staff to create a positive and supportive environment for player development.
  • Contributing to the overall success of the youth development program through effective coaching and mentorship.

Academy Development Coach

Birmingham City FC
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • As an Academy Development Coach at Birmingham City FC, I played a pivotal role in supporting the development and progress of young players in the academy. My responsibilities included:
  • Designing and delivering age-specific training sessions to improve player skills, technique, and tactical understanding.
  • Providing individualized coaching and feedback to players, focusing on their technical and personal development.
  • Assisting in the coordination of academy activities, including training sessions, matches, and talent identification programs.
  • Organised quarterly CPD events with the community department to align coaching the programme for players across the development centres

Academy Coach

Birmingham City Football Club
Birmingham
09.2017 - 11.2019
  • Planned and delivered sessions within the foundation phase
  • Responsible for the recording and uploading of data onto the PMA system
  • Developed my knowledge and understanding of an MDT approach to player development

Academy Coach

Coventry City FC
Coventry
11.2015 - 09.2017
  • Planned and delivered coaching sessions within the Foundation Phase.
  • Responsible for the recording and uploading of data onto the PMA system.
  • Linked in with the Lead Foundation Phase and MDT to discuss player progress and reviews

Senior Community Coach

Sky Blues in the Community
Coventry
07.2015 - 09.2017
  • Worked on Community projects throughout the city helping to engage the disadvantaged youth with sport.
  • Delivered PPA lessons and After school clubs
  • Planned and Coached on Coventry City Development Centres (U14-U16)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Football Studies

University of Bedfordshire
Bedford
09.2012 - 06.2015

Certification

UEFA A (Working Towards)

UEFA B

FA Advanced Youth Award (Foundation Phase)

FA Youth Award

FA Youth Module 3

FA Youth Module 2

FA Youth Module 1

FA Safeguarding Children


Timeline

Assistant Foundation Phase Lead U9-12/YDP Coach

West Bromwich Albion FC
02.2023 - 04.2025

U9/10 Cell Lead

Birmingham City FC
07.2020 - 02.2023

Academy Development Coach

Birmingham City FC
11.2019 - 07.2020

Academy Coach

Birmingham City Football Club
09.2017 - 11.2019

Academy Coach

Coventry City FC
11.2015 - 09.2017

Senior Community Coach

Sky Blues in the Community
07.2015 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Football Studies

University of Bedfordshire
09.2012 - 06.2015
Aaron Hill