Ben Haines
Merthyr Tydfil,Mid Glamorgan
Summary
Dedicated and passionate football coach with experience in youth football coaching, skill development strategies, and session planning. Skilled in motivating players, inspiring confidence, and providing leadership and guidance tailored to children's needs. FAW C Licence Coaching Qualification and First Aid trained, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for player growth. Proficient in delivering clear and tactful communication, adapting to individual needs while promoting teamwork and personal development. Committed to fostering young talent through creative coaching methods and a love of football.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Goalkeeper coach
South Wales Goalkeeper Centre
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Coached young athletes to enhance individual growth and boost confidence.
- Planned and facilitated sessions that improved overall performance.
- Implemented tailored coaching approaches to enhance participant engagement,
- Promoted a supportive atmosphere enabling athletes to learn without fear.
- Identified strengths and weaknesses, adapting training programmes accordingly.
- Ensured professional session delivery through punctuality and equipment readiness.
- Motivated athletes to effectively achieve personal and group goals.
- Educated athletes on behavioural expectations and standards of play.
- Maintained safe training environments, minimising injury risks.
Football coach
Newport County AFC
, Newport
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Delivered engaging sports sessions to develop children's skills.
- Encouraged positive attitudes towards physical activity by promoting enjoyment in sports.
- Used clear coaching techniques to enhance understanding of sports rules.
- Created enjoyable fitness routines that boosted participant satisfaction levels.
- Oversaw safety measures to mitigate injury risks during all activities.
- Improved coordination across participants, elevating overall sporting abilities.
- Evaluated individual capabilities for tailored training regime implementation.
- Adjusted coaching style to accommodate individual needs.
- Coached junior teams, nurturing future talent for the club .
- Coached young individuals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
Apprentice professional football player
Newport County AFC
, Newport
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Dedicated hours to daily training, enhancing strength, stamina, and endurance.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, facilitating effective coordination among team members during games.
- Exhibited consistent sportsmanlike conduct on the pitch, promoting club values.
- Promoted a positive image of the club during community engagement.
- Showed respect towards officials, opponents, and teammates by adhering to rules of play.
- Developed strong teamwork skills, resulting in improved on-field performance.
- Involvement in regular performance analysis sessions.
- Regularly involved in first team training sessions.
- Sharpened sporting skills to contribute to team success and maximise personal performance.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Sporting Excellence
Newport County AFC - Liswerry High School
Newport 09/2021 - 06/2023
GCSEs -
Cyfarthfa High School
Merthyr Tydfil 09/2020 - 05/2021
Skills
- Working with children
- One-to-One and group session coaching experience
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
- Clear and tactful communication
- Inspiring confidence and motivating players
- Football passionate and reliable
- Skill development techniques and focused on player centred approach
- FAW C Licence coaching qualification
- First Aid training
- Modelling good sportsmanship
- Adaptability to children's needs
- Skill development strategies
- Leadership and guidance
- Youth football coaching
- Valid UK drivers licence and has access to a vehicle for work
- Football equipment management
Affiliations
- Football
- All sports including attending the gym
Certification
FAW C Licence qualification - 2023
First Aid Training - 2023
Accomplishments
Boys Club of Wales (Football) - Welsh Cap in 2020
Obtained an Professional Football Apprenticeship with Newport County AFC - 2021 to 2023
Football Playing History
Alan Lido FC - Cymru South League (2024-current)
Cardiff Metropolitan University FC - Welsh Premier League (2023-2024)
Newport County AFC Apprentice (2021-2023)
Caerphilly & District Schools
Risca Academy
Merthyr Town Academy
Continuing Education
Currently a third year student at Cardiff Metropolitan University Studying for a degree in Sport, Physical Education and Health.
As requirement of the course is the completion of a set amount of hours of hands-on teacher training. I am currently in the process of completing my placement obligations as a trainee PE Teacher.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Goalkeeper coach
South Wales Goalkeeper Centre
08.2023 - 11.2025
Football coach
Newport County AFC
07.2021 - 06.2023
Apprentice professional football player
Newport County AFC
07.2021 - 06.2023
NVQ Level 3 - Sporting Excellence
Newport County AFC - Liswerry High School
09/2021 - 06/2023
GCSEs -
Cyfarthfa High School
09/2020 - 05/2021