Brennan Woollands
Redhill,Surrey
Summary
Dedicated sports professional with expertise in game strategy formulation, match scheduling, and sport-specific training. Proficient in delivering constructive feedback and developing comprehensive training programmes, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. Demonstrates strong leadership competence and an empathetic approach to mentoring athletes, fostering player motivation and dedication to improvement. Committed to advancing career goals by enhancing coaching methods and athlete evaluation techniques.
With a strong offering of leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit, I have knack for problem-solving and strategic thinking. Knowledgeable about building and guiding teams, fostering innovation, and driving projects to completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Founder/Director
UKJPA (UK Junior Pickleball Association)
Redhill, Surrey
09.2025 - Current
- Established operational frameworks to enhance growth and engagement within junior pickleball community.
- Developed strategic partnerships with schools and local organisations to promote youth involvement in pickleball.
- Created training programmes for coaches to improve skills and knowledge in junior pickleball development.
- Led initiatives to organise tournaments and events, foster competitive spirit, and encourage community participation.
- Advocated for the sport within educational settings, promoting physical activity and teamwork among youth.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase awareness and visibility of junior pickleball activities.
Founder/Lead Coach
Femme Futbol Academy
Redhill, Surrey
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Developed comprehensive training programmes that enhanced players' skills and tactical awareness.
- Mentored aspiring coaches by providing guidance on effective coaching methodologies and player engagement strategies.
- Organised workshops and clinics that fostered community involvement and promoted female participation in football.
- Established partnerships with local schools and organisations to create outreach initiatives that encouraged youth involvement.
- Evaluated individual player performance through tailored assessments and feedback sessions to facilitate growth.
- Implemented innovative training techniques that adapted to the evolving demands of women's football.
Financial Crime Analyst
Premium Credit Ltd
Leatherhead, Surrey
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducting in-depth financial crime investigations, ensuring compliance with AML regulations.
- Manage risk assessments and develop regulatory policies to mitigate fraud.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise compliance frameworks.
Lead Coach
ESFA - Reigate & Banstead District Football
Epsom, Surrey
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated development of training programmes tailored to individual player needs.
- Coached teams through strategic planning sessions to enhance performance and teamwork.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate player progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Conducted workshops for coaches to share best practices and promote continuous learning.
- Collaborated with local clubs to organise community outreach initiatives to boost participation.
- Evaluated game strategies and provided feedback to players for improved match outcomes.
Head coach
Mole Valley Girls FC
Dorking, Surrey
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Led training sessions to develop players' skills and enhance teamwork.
- Design and implement strategic game plans to maximise team performance.
- Mentored assistant coaches to foster their professional development and coaching effectiveness.
- Organised community outreach programmes to promote girls' football and increase participation.
- Collaborated with club management to establish long-term goals and objectives for team growth.
- Evaluated player performances and provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Coordinated logistics for match days, ensuring smooth operations and player readiness.
- Enhanced player skills with rigorous practice drills.
Customer Onboarding Analyst
Blockchain.com
Remote, Surrey
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted customer due diligence, verifying client information for KYC compliance.
- Monitored and identified potential fraudulent activities to mitigate risks.
- Improved KYC documentation and reporting processes for enhanced compliance efficiency.
- Collaborated with business teams to ensure the smooth onboarding of new clients.
Senior KYC Analyst
Tokencard/Monolith
London, City of London
07.2019 - 04.2020
Lead KYC/KYB Analyst & Compliance Model Design
Paxnora
Guildford, Surrey
12.2018 - 04.2019
KYC & Compliance Project Analyst
BlockEx Ltd
London, City of London
05.2018 - 10.2018
Senior KYC Remediation Analyst
Lloyds Banking Group
Haywards Heath, Sussex
04.2017 - 11.2017
Senior KYC/KYB Remediation Analyst and Onboarding QC
RBS/Natwest Group
Crawley, Sussex
07.2015 - 09.2015
Senior KYC/KYB Analyst
Lloyds Banking Group
Edinburgh & London
09.2013 - 04.2015
Education
MSc - International Sports Management
Global Institute of Sport and University of East London
01.2025 -
BA (Hons) - Sports Coaching
UCFB and University of East London
09.2021 - 05.2024
Skills
- Game strategy formulation
- Match scheduling
- Sport-specific training
- First Aid
- PE national curriculum knowledge
- Coaching methods
- Sport technique teaching
- Training programme development
- Constructive feedback delivery
- Rules and regulations compliance
- Mentoring aptitude
- Sport equipment usage
- Technical equipment use
- Coaching expertise
- Empathetic approach
- Athlete evaluation
- Leadership competence
- Dedication to improvement
- Player motivation
Certification
- 11/2019 Level 1: Football Coaching Award, The Football Association
- 11/2018 Level 1: Talent Identification, The Football Association
- 11/2018 Level 1: Psychology Award, The Football Association
- 08/2020 Level 1 & 2: Talent Identification Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA)
- 05/2020 Level 1 & 2: Opposition Analysis in Football Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA)
- 09/2025 UEFA C Licence The Football Association (FA) Currently, in the assessment period
- 08/2025 Pickleball England - Pickleball Leaders Course Completed
Timeline
Founder/Director
UKJPA (UK Junior Pickleball Association)
09.2025 - Current
MSc - International Sports Management
Global Institute of Sport and University of East London
01.2025 -
Financial Crime Analyst
Premium Credit Ltd
10.2024 - 07.2025
Lead Coach
ESFA - Reigate & Banstead District Football
06.2024 - 05.2025
Founder/Lead Coach
Femme Futbol Academy
05.2022 - 09.2025
BA (Hons) - Sports Coaching
UCFB and University of East London
09.2021 - 05.2024
Head coach
Mole Valley Girls FC
06.2021 - 06.2023
Customer Onboarding Analyst
Blockchain.com
05.2021 - 09.2021
Senior KYC Analyst
Tokencard/Monolith
07.2019 - 04.2020
Lead KYC/KYB Analyst & Compliance Model Design
Paxnora
12.2018 - 04.2019
KYC & Compliance Project Analyst
BlockEx Ltd
05.2018 - 10.2018
Senior KYC Remediation Analyst
Lloyds Banking Group
04.2017 - 11.2017
Senior KYC/KYB Remediation Analyst and Onboarding QC
RBS/Natwest Group
07.2015 - 09.2015
Senior KYC/KYB Analyst
Lloyds Banking Group
09.2013 - 04.2015