Daniel Collins
Kilmacolm,Inverclyde
Summary
Dedicated Football Coach familiar with best practices in evaluating, training and leading football athletes. Committed to helping players achieve personal and team success. Driven and dedicated with expertise in gameplay strategies and team training. Considered role model for demonstrating positive sportsmanship. A highly adaptable and resilient individual, I have gained invaluable experience in changing countries, schools, and education systems. I posses excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a proven track record of meeting strict deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Football Team Coach
St Mirren YFC
Inchinnan, Renfrewshire
10.2017 - Current
- Developed strategy ahead of key matches and competitions.
- Established positive team culture by building inclusive and supportive environment.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions accordingly.
- Planned cohesive training schedules to drive team performance.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship, reducing pitch misconduct and penalties for bad behaviour.
- Protected club equipment through appropriate storage and maintenance.
- Directed effective exercise programmes and training strategies, bolstering individual and team performance.
- Delivered technical and tactical training, equipping players with practical skills.
- Observed player movement, determining and addressing skill gaps and shortcomings.
- Collaborated with coaches to develop training curricula for different age groups.
- Scheduled friendly matches to gauge team's performance.
- Promoted safety and welfare of young children by following safeguarding principles.
- Administered first aid, responded to emergencies and reported incidents properly.
Football Coach
Coerver Coaching Scotland
Glasgow, GLG
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Consistently applied effective, innovative coaching methods to meet and exceed team needs.
- Built confidence of players by offering individual praise and recognising progress and achievements.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest rulebook outlining rules of play.
- Cultivated inclusive environments with zero-tolerance on bullying to promote interaction.
- Promoted safety and welfare of young children by following safeguarding principles.
- Set up facilities and equipment for Coerver sessions.
- Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of different teams and individuals.
- Built player strength and technique through strategic direction and mentoring.
Hospitality Worker
Manchester City Football Club
Manchester, Manchester
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Gained understanding of the pressures and standards in the hospitality industry
- Gained insight into the behind-the-scenes operations of a professional football club and developed transferable skills
- Developed professionally as an individual and gained valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to high hygiene standards when cleaning kitchen and eating areas.
- Prepared event spaces by setting up furniture, linen, cutlery and glassware to uniform presentation standards.
- Worked in catering team to facilitate smooth and exemplary service.
- Brought positive can-do attitude and passion for customer service to solve service issues.
- Understood and adhered to food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Remained flexible to change shift patterns and cover absences with minimal notice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Coaching
University of The West of Scotland
Paisley 09/2018 - 03/2022
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Various
St Columba's School
Kilmacolm, Inverclyde 09/2012 - 07/2016
Skills
- First Aid certified
- FA Level 1 Qualified Coach
- STATS Match Analysis Level 1 with Distinction
- SFA 11 Development Activities Badge
- SFA 11 Early Touches Badge
- SFA 12 Coaching Footballers 13 Badge
- SFA 12 Coaching Young Badge
- SFA 13 Coaching in the Game
- UEFA C License - Phase 1
- UK Coaching – Safeguarding and protecting children
- Coerver Youth Diploma
- Children's Wellbeing in Scottish Football
- Mental Health in Scottish Football
- Equality in Scottish Football
- Football v Homophobia Scotland E-Learning
- Football Psychology
Languages
English
Native
French
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate
Timeline
Football Coach
Coerver Coaching Scotland
05.2019 - 03.2021
Football Team Coach
St Mirren YFC
10.2017 - Current
Hospitality Worker
Manchester City Football Club
01.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sports Coaching
University of The West of Scotland
09/2018 - 03/2022
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Various
St Columba's School
09/2012 - 07/2016
Interests
- Attending football matches to gain more knowledge and insight.
- Music, Motorsport, Sim Racing, Go-karting, and watching Formula 1.
- Skiing, Tennis, Golf, and an interest in a wide array of sports including US Sports.
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