Daniel Hearne
NEW MALDEN,United Kingdom
Summary
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science graduate with a strong interest in player analysis, talent identification, and football development. Experienced in coaching across multiple age groups, enabling accurate assessment of technical, tactical, physical, and psychological attributes. Highly observant, detail-focused, and confident, making objective evaluations in high-pressure environments. Excellent communicator with experience working in structured football settings. Seeking a recruitment analysis role to apply performance analysis, game understanding, and development knowledge to support recruitment processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Football coach
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
10.2025 - 05.2027
- Conducted weekly training sessions for players with various abilities to enhance their skill development.
- Facilitated player selection and organisation of team sheets for efficient coordination.
- Implemented tactical strategies during weekly matches, ensuring optimal performance through strategic substitutions and tactical changes.
- Developed players' skills to elevate match performance and competitiveness.
- Enhanced on-field understanding by fostering effective communication among players.
Sports coach for children
Just for kicks
New Malden, Kingston upon Thames
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Encouraged positive attitudes towards physical activity by making sports enjoyable for children.
- Enhanced children's understanding of sports rules with clear, concise coaching methods.
- Helped improve children's motor skills whilst at a vital age.
- Promoted principles of good sportsmanship amongst the children, fostering a respectful team environment.
- Adapted coaching style depending on the needs and abilities of different teams and individuals.
- Built confidence of players by offering individual praise and recognising progress and achievements.
Youth worker
Endeavor Youth Club
Merton Park, Merton
09.2019 - 07.2024
- Had to resolve conflict between the children
- Had to be a communicate with parents (Behaviour, timing for collection and drop off)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 09.2024 - 06.2027
A-Levels - Business, PE, Psychology
Coombe Six Form
New Malden, Kingston upon Thames 09.2022 - 06.2024
8 GCSEs including maths and English -
Coombe Boy's School
New Malden, Kingston upon Thames 09.2020 - 06.2022
Skills
- Efficient time management - To manage University, playing football, and coaching football, I have to manage my time appropriately to ensure I can maximise every aspect
- Collaborative team member - Work well with my project groups and my coaching team to ensure the best outcomes in both
- Running and scouting in trails - Helped organise and scouted at trails for Raynes Park Little League
Certification
- Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
- Introduction to Coaching Football
- Player Welfare in Open Age Football
- Safeguarding Children in Football Course
- Introduction to Talent Identification in Football
References
References available upon request.
Key attributes for football scouting
- Talent Identification & Player Profiling
- Tactical Awareness & Match Understanding
- Technical, Physical & Psychological Assessment
- Analytical Thinking
- Strong Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
- Professional & Reliable
- Team Collaboration
- Video Analysis
Additional Football Attributes
- Strong interest in academy and grassroots football
- Experience supporting tactical decisions
- Understanding of player development pathways
- Confident evaluating multiple players simultaneously
Timeline
Football coach
Nottingham Trent University
10.2025 - 05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science
Nottingham Trent University
09.2024 - 06.2027
Sports coach for children
Just for kicks
09.2022 - 07.2024
A-Levels - Business, PE, Psychology
Coombe Six Form
09.2022 - 06.2024
8 GCSEs including maths and English -
Coombe Boy's School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Youth worker
Endeavor Youth Club
09.2019 - 07.2024