- Currently play Step 4 non league football across London, Sussex and Kent
- Variety of fitness challenges such as Brighton Triathlon and London to Brighton bike ride raising money for Cancer Research
Billy Collings
Worthing,West Sussex
Summary
A hard working, experienced professional painter and decorator, and senior football academy coach, seeking a career change. My background in professional football has enriched my communication skills and reinforced a robust competitive resilience. Having completed a Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Physio and Sport Therapy, I am confident I have both the literacy and IT skills for this trainee quantity surveyor programme.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Football coach
Matchfit Football Academy
Worthing, West Sussex
09.2024 - Current
- Organise and oversee sessions within tight time constraints to maximise skill enhancement and player development.
- Articulate session details to players while providing constructive feedback
- Facilitate and direct groups towards clear improvement objectives while navigating diverse personalities.
- Navigate challenging conversations when selecting teams and managing expectations.
Painter and Decorator
Collings Decor LTD
Brighton, East Sussex
05.2019 - Current
- Meet deadlines to guarantee timely completion of refurbishments for opening dates.
- Hold a high standard of work to ensure a good finish and customer satisfaction.
- Structure the day for optimal task execution and productivity.
- Communicate with other trades to ensure tasks can be completed at set times.
Professional Footballer
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club
Brighton, East Sussex
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained physical condition through disciplined diet, training, and recovery, to ensure peak condition.
- Critically analyse areas of my game to continually seek improved performance.
- To accomplish a common objective, successfully communicate with teammates both on and off the field.
- Thriving in high-pressure environments and showcasing abilities in competitive trials.
Education
Access To Higher Education Diploma - Physio and Sports Therapies
Activate Learning- Online
Banbury, OXF2025
NVQ Level 3 - Sport Performance and Excellence
League Football Education
Reading, RDG2016
GCSEs - GCSE
Priory School Lewes
Lewes, ESXSkills
- Resilient leader- Level 3 qualified football coach
- Analytical thinker- In my professional football career, in post-match analysis
- Confident IT skills- Completed an online Level 3 course in physio and sports therapy, using Excel, and creating report projects
- Effective communicator- Adapting communication style to enhance performance of clients within coaching
Interests
Timeline
Senior Football coach
Matchfit Football Academy
09.2024 - Current
Painter and Decorator
Collings Decor LTD
05.2019 - Current
Professional Footballer
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club
01.2017 - 05.2019
Access To Higher Education Diploma - Physio and Sports Therapies
Activate Learning- Online
NVQ Level 3 - Sport Performance and Excellence
League Football Education
GCSEs - GCSE
Priory School Lewes