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Christopher Johnson

St. Albans,Hertfordshire

Summary

I am a passionate and committed coach, with 15 years experience within grassroots football and more recently in an academy environment. I take inspiration from my love of football & sport in general. I am motivated to create the best possible football and sporting environment for all the players in my care. My goal is always to provide the highest quality coaching, environment and opportunity, to enable each player to reach their fullest potential as athletes and people.

I am fascinated by the learning process in sport, and the science behind the pursuit of excellence. I enjoy the wealth of reading available on these subjects.

With 3 daughters, I have predominantly worked within the female pathway, and remain passionate to grow participation and excellence in women's football.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Lead Phase Coach - U14 -U15 Girls

St Albans City FC Academy
St. Albans, Hertfordshire
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • Plan & Deliver Twice Weekly Training Sessions
  • Manage Match Days
  • Carry out and update Individual Player Profiles considering 4 Corner Model
  • Liaise with Academy Managers, Head of Performance & Club Medics
  • Through IDP process: Evaluate performance, across 4 corner model, to identify strengths and weaknesses and provide clear and constructive feedback. Design future development plan tailored to the individuals needs identified.
  • Maintained safe training environments for minimised risk of injury.
  • Support athletes in exceeding personal targets through individualised training regimes.

Assistant Coach (Current U12-U16 Girls Academy)

Bloomsbury Futsal Academy
London
09.2021 - 07.2025
  • Set up partnership with Bloomsbury Futsal
  • Assist Academy Lead with weekly session planning and delivery
  • Assist with tournament and match day management
  • Match day lead when required
  • Assist with video analysis using Veo and Hudl Software
  • Cultivated positive and productive relationships with parents of student athletes.
  • Used established evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess player abilities and assign to correct positions within team.

Coach / Manager (U8-U13 Girls)

St Albans City Youth FC
St Albans , Hertfordshhire
06.2015 - 05.2023
  • Set up foundation phase futsal sessions for U6 girls , as an introduction to football and futsal.
  • Managed the transition to U8 team football, whilst continuing with additional and separate futsal sessions
  • Continued to coach and manage group to current U13 youth development phase
  • Coach mentored junior coaches who assisted throughout the foundation phase
  • Plan and deliver all football and futsal sessions
  • Manage all match days
  • Undertake individual player profile using FA 4 corner model, player goal setting, player self evaluation and coach feedback.
  • Introduced video analysis on match days

Girls Futsal Challenge Cup - Tournament Director

St Albans City Youth
St Albans , Hertfordshire
07.2013 - 07.2021
  • Founded one of the largest girls only futsal tournaments in the UK
  • Managed both the marketing and planning of the annual tournament from 2013 to date
  • Venue liaison, including Birmingham Futsal Arena, St Georges Park and University of Hertfordshire
  • Tournament and team management

Coach

Kinja FC
London
12.2013 - 05.2015
  • Planned and Delivered Sessions for U14/U15 Boys and Girls teams
  • Managed match days and tournaments
  • Planned and managed a ball mastery program across the girls section
  • Managed and coached at 3 European tours to Italy & France. Tournament preparation and management, including player recreation time and safety whilst on tour

Coach /Manager

St Albans City Youth FC
St Albans , Hertfordhsire
09.2010 - 09.2014
  • Planned and Delivered all coaching sessions
  • Worked specifically with girls team from U10 through to U13
  • Undertook regular coach education courses and additional CPD events
  • Undertook ambitious project to take team on tour to Ohio USA, including large scale fundraising to ensure affordability for all players
  • Planned hosting of USA team in Summer 2013, including accommodation, leisure and cultural activities, and a comprehensive football and futsal programme
  • USA Tour Lead to Dayton Ohio in 2014

Education

UEFA B Licence -

UEFA
Deutscher Fussball-Bund (DFB Germany)
04.2024 - 07.2024

TOVO Methodology T1(in person) & V1 (online) -

TOVO Academy
Barcelona, Spain
01.2024 - 01.2024

Into to 1st Aid (valid to 8/27)

FA, England
08.2024 - 08.2024

Safeguarding Re-Certification (valid to 7/28)

FA, England
03.2025 - 03.2025

Intro to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

FA, England
07.2021

Level 1 in Talent Identification

FA, England
On Line
10.2019

The FA Youth Award Assessment

FA, England 1st4sport
10.2018

FA Youth Award , Module 3

FA, England 1st4sport
Oxford FA
03.2017

Youth Diploma

Coerver Coaching
London
07.2016

Level 2 Coaching Futsal

FA, England
St Georges Park
03.2016

Youth Award Module 2

FA, England
Herts FA
06.2015

Concussion In Sports

NFHS (USA)
11.2014

Youth Award Module 1

FA, England
Herts FA
04.2013

Beginners Guide to Coaching Futsal

FA, England
Herts FA
05.2012

Level 2 Coaching in Football

FA England 1st4Sport
Herts FA
04.2012

Level 1 Award Coaching in Football

FA England 1st4sport
Herts FA
03.2011

Skills

  • Coaching session planning and review
  • Team building
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Individual and group training
  • Event organization
  • First aid and CPR certification
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Behavior management
  • Enthusiasm and passion for player development
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Growth mindset

Timeline

Safeguarding Re-Certification (valid to 7/28)

FA, England
03.2025 - 03.2025

Into to 1st Aid (valid to 8/27)

FA, England
08.2024 - 08.2024

UEFA B Licence -

UEFA
04.2024 - 07.2024

TOVO Methodology T1(in person) & V1 (online) -

TOVO Academy
01.2024 - 01.2024

Lead Phase Coach - U14 -U15 Girls

St Albans City FC Academy
03.2023 - 06.2025

Assistant Coach (Current U12-U16 Girls Academy)

Bloomsbury Futsal Academy
09.2021 - 07.2025

Coach / Manager (U8-U13 Girls)

St Albans City Youth FC
06.2015 - 05.2023

Coach

Kinja FC
12.2013 - 05.2015

Girls Futsal Challenge Cup - Tournament Director

St Albans City Youth
07.2013 - 07.2021

Coach /Manager

St Albans City Youth FC
09.2010 - 09.2014

Intro to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

FA, England

Level 1 in Talent Identification

FA, England

The FA Youth Award Assessment

FA, England 1st4sport

FA Youth Award , Module 3

FA, England 1st4sport

Youth Diploma

Coerver Coaching

Level 2 Coaching Futsal

FA, England

Youth Award Module 2

FA, England

Concussion In Sports

NFHS (USA)

Youth Award Module 1

FA, England

Beginners Guide to Coaching Futsal

FA, England

Level 2 Coaching in Football

FA England 1st4Sport

Level 1 Award Coaching in Football

FA England 1st4sport
Christopher Johnson