Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Alison Mapp
Paul Virgo
Russel Smith
Certification
Timeline
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Andrew Smith

Birmingham,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background in coaching, mentorship, and adaptable teaching methods. Demonstrates exceptional organisation skills and excels in communication and presentation. Proven ability to work effectively in group settings, fostering collaboration and achieving collective goals. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development within the education sector.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Football Coach

FC ELITE ACADEMY
Birmingham, United Kingdom
08.2023 - Current
  • Football Grassroots coach - Voluntary
  • U13s-U14s (Current).
  • Organised travel arrangements for away matches ensuring timely arrival and adequate preparation time .
  • Developed players' skills for improved match performance.

Lead Development Football Coach

FC Elite Academy
Birmingham, United Kingdom
11.2022 - 02.2025
  • Leading fun, developmental coaching sessions for ages 7-14 on a Saturday morning.
  • Player development and recruitment.
  • 25 players developed & signed to a team within the age groups to date.


Casual Sports Coach

Spark Active
Birmingham, United Kingdom
09.2022 - 02.2025
  • Primary School setting - KS1 & KS2
  • Afterschool club delivery
  • Adapted lesson plans according to unique needs of each student, ensuring inclusive participation in all activities.
  • Sport camps - HAF

Education Mentor

Spark Active
Birmingham, United Kingdom
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Supporting SEND children with PE learning breaks.
  • Classroom lesson support
  • Lunchtime club
  • Afterschool club

Sports Coach

SPARK ACTIVE
Birmingham, United Kingdom
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • PPA Physical Educational lessons for KS1 - Years 1 and 2
  • Developed lesson plans for students, ensuring understanding of physical education concepts.
  • Prepared all necessary equipment for PE lessons ahead of time, ensuring smooth class operations.
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet students' varied needs and abilities.
  • Lunch time delivery and afterschool clubs.

Sports Coach

KA KITS ACADEMY
Birmingham
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Prepared lesson plans according to each class's abilities and interests, resulting in engaged learners.
  • Encouraged fair play principles amongst students while playing competitive games.

Apprentice

Kingsbury Sport Partnership
Birmingham
09.2018 - 09.2019

Customer assistant

The Cooperative Food
Birmingham
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • High quality customer service
  • Stocked shelves regularly for easy access to products by customers.
  • Dealt effectively with customer complaints, resolving issues professionally.
  • Working in a team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Football Coaching and Performance

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
09/2022 -

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport

Rushall Olympic FC
09/2015 - 06/2017

Secondary Education

Great Barr Secondary School
Birmingham
09/2009 - 06/2014

Skills

  • Coaching
  • Mentorship
  • Organisation skills
  • Communication and presentation
  • Adaptable teaching methods
  • Group work

Alison Mapp

Details:


  • Kingsbury Sports Partnership (Spark Active)
  • ceo@sparkactive.co.uk
  • 07766922255
  • Current employer.

Paul Virgo

Details:


  • Birmingham City Community Trust
  • Paul.Virgo@bcfc.com
  • Former college tutor of 3 years


Russel Smith

Details:


  • University of Wolverhampton
  • R.Smith16@wlv.ac.uk
  • 077983537858
  • Current tutor at University of Wolverhampton

Certification

  • Level 1 in Football Coaching (FA)
  • Level 2 in Football Coaching (FA)
  • Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
  • Safeguarding For All
  • Safeguarding Children Course
  • Introduction to Talent Identification
  • BT Playmaker, by England Football
  • Multi-Sports Level 2

Timeline

Football Coach

FC ELITE ACADEMY
08.2023 - Current

Education Mentor

Spark Active
03.2023 - 07.2023

Lead Development Football Coach

FC Elite Academy
11.2022 - 02.2025

Casual Sports Coach

Spark Active
09.2022 - 02.2025

Sports Coach

SPARK ACTIVE
09.2021 - 09.2022

Sports Coach

KA KITS ACADEMY
08.2019 - 12.2019

Apprentice

Kingsbury Sport Partnership
09.2018 - 09.2019

Customer assistant

The Cooperative Food
08.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Football Coaching and Performance

University of Wolverhampton
09/2022 -

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport

Rushall Olympic FC
09/2015 - 06/2017

Secondary Education

Great Barr Secondary School
09/2009 - 06/2014
Andrew Smith