Years of professional football experience
Darryl Duffy
Professional Football Coach
Largs
Summary
Dedicated Football Coach familiar with best practices in evaluating, training and leading all types of athletes, from beginners to elite. Committed to helping individuals, and teams, achieve personal and team success. Driven and dedicated with expertise in man management strategies and training. Secures team success through providing a positive culture to achieve results.
Overview
24
24
3
3
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Darryl Duffy Coaching
Self Employed
Largs
08.2023 - Current
- Provided elite-level football coaching to specific clients on individual and small group basis.
- Adapted coaching styles to suit individual needs for maximised client engagement.
- Created lesson plans and training materials for one-to-one coaching sessions.
- Supported individuals in recognising and achieving potential through tailored coaching.
- Promoted coaching services via networking, referrals and online platforms.
- Personalised coaching plans to meet individual needs.
- Offered in-depth technical, tactical and skills-based coaching at 3 holiday camps since August 2023.
- Coached males and females, of all abilities, from aged 10 to adults.
Player/Assistant Manager
Stranraer FC
Stranraer
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Determined ways to improve overall football programme through innovative ideas and quality coaching.
- Observed player movement, determining and addressing skill gaps and shortcomings for 25 players.
- Established positive team culture by building inclusive and supportive environment.
- Ensured all equipment remained in optimum condition for training and matches.
- Supported smooth running of events by arriving on-time and well-equipped.
- Engaged positively with players in high-energy sessions to improve technical and tactical skills and talents.
- Assisted with player recruitment and team development.
- Collaborated with Head Coach to curate game strategies and effectively utilise players' strengths.
Physical Activity Consultant
KA Leisure
Irvine
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Created a safe environment for members by verifying cleanliness of equipment, common areas and service areas.
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
- Built positive relationships with clients to encourage continued class attendance.
- Demonstrated safe equipment use for minimised risk of injury or damage.
- Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Provided specialised services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation and high blood pressure.
- Provided blood pressure and blood glucose tests to patients.
Professional Footballer
Rangers, Falkirk, Hull, Swansea, Mohun Bagan
UK and India
06.2000 - 06.2023
- Improved physical stamina, skill and knowledge through dedicated daily training.
- Competed in football events achieving league and cup success.
- Collaborated with coaches to complete key competitive strategies.
- Adapted performance and style of play to suit changing game conditions.
- Gave professional media interviews to maintain club reputation.
- Supported and mentored younger players to advance overall team performance.
- Applied advice on nutrition and diet planning to improve personal fitness and abilities.
- Goal record of 215 in 576 professional games.
Education
SVQ Level 3 - Applied Management in Football
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 08.2023 - 05.2024
UEFA A Licence - Football Coaching
Scottish SFA
Glasgow, Glasgow CityDiploma of Higher Education - Creative Media
Sixth Sense Training
OnlineREPS Level 3 Diploma - Personal Training
The Fitness Group
Glasgow, Glasgow CitySkills
- Team player
- Safety compliance
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivational and persuasive
- Excellent communicator
- Leadership
- Health and safety management
- Programme development
Additional Information
Combined total of 5 years, voluntary, grassroots football coaching. 3 years in India, and 2 years in Scotland.
Affiliations
- Cinema, Gaming, Sports, Reading.
References
References available upon request.
Quote
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.
Michael Jordan
Timeline
SVQ Level 3 - Applied Management in Football
Edinburgh Napier University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Darryl Duffy Coaching
Self Employed
08.2023 - Current
Player/Assistant Manager
Stranraer FC
06.2020 - 05.2023
Physical Activity Consultant
KA Leisure
08.2018 - 03.2020
Professional Footballer
Rangers, Falkirk, Hull, Swansea, Mohun Bagan
06.2000 - 06.2023
UEFA A Licence - Football Coaching
Scottish SFA
Diploma of Higher Education - Creative Media
Sixth Sense Training
REPS Level 3 Diploma - Personal Training
The Fitness Group
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