Ben Cooper
Middlesbrough,Cleveland
Summary
Dedicated and disciplined grassroots football coach with a strong passion for health and fitness and experience in planning and executing sports activities for youth. Strong record in enhancing player skills, ensuring safety, and encouraging sportsmanship at Cleveland Juniors Football Club. Strong work ethic demonstrated through coaching and education at Acklam Grange School and Bede Sixth Form. Skilled in activity planning, maintaining a safe environment, and promoting equal participant engagement levels. Committed to inspiring people to develop their mental and physical health while pursuing further opportunities in sports leadership.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Football Holiday Camp Coach
Cleveland Juniors/Goals Teesside
07.2024 - Current
- Plan fun and engaging football activities to create an enjoyable environment for participants playing football.
- Set clear rules for team sportsmanship and implemented consequences for participants breaking any rules.
- Identified safety hazards and potential risks quickly, reducing player injuries and producing a safer environment.
Grassroots Football Coach
Cleveland Juniors Lions U11s
05.2024 - Current
- Plan and prepare drills to enhance participants' football skills.
- Ensure the safety of all participants during every training session.
- Build player confidence through motivation and encouragement strategies.
Coaching/Refereeing Opportunities in College
Bede Sixth Form
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Helped referee in primary school football and tag rugby tournaments.
- Planned and organised fun activities to help young girls get interested in playing sports.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment to prevent accident risks.
Sport Leader Qualification
Acklam Grange School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Created session plans for reception students at Linthorpe Primary School.
- Helped prepare primary school sporting events such as athletic tournaments and tag rugby tournaments.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Sport Coaching and Development
Bede Sixth Form
Middlesbrough, MDB01-2025
GCSEs - GCSE
Acklam Grange School
Middlesbrough, MDB01-2023
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Activity planning
- Punctual
- Polite customer service
- Flexible hours
- Reliable
- Dedicated
- Self-motivated
Accomplishments
- Won multiple medals and trophies from playing football, 2017-2024
- Represented Middlesbrough District Multiple Times for Cross Country, 2021-2023
- Represented Cleveland County for Cross Country, 2023-02-01
Certification
I have achieved numerous online certifications from the England Football Learning website:
- Safeguarding Children Course
- Safeguarding For All
- BT Playmaker, by England Football
- Introduction to First Aid in Football (IF AiF)
IN PROGRESS:
lIntroduction to Coaching Football (FA Level 1 in Coaching Football Online Course)
Hobbies and interests
- I go to the gym 4 times a week
- I coach on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings and have matchdays and Sunday mornings
- My main sporting interests are Formula 1, football and darts
Timeline
Football Holiday Camp Coach
Cleveland Juniors/Goals Teesside
07.2024 - Current
Grassroots Football Coach
Cleveland Juniors Lions U11s
05.2024 - Current
Coaching/Refereeing Opportunities in College
Bede Sixth Form
09.2023 - 06.2024
Sport Leader Qualification
Acklam Grange School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Sport Coaching and Development
Bede Sixth Form
GCSEs - GCSE
Acklam Grange School