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David  Hibbert

David Hibbert

Stafford,Staffordshire

Summary

An honest, hardworking, ambitious coach with strong values and a proven track record of player development, as well as team successes in a Category 1 academy. Having worked closely with the first team for the last four years, the need for a cohesive approach and strong relationships to help players make the successful transition from academy to first team football is vital. Being involved in professional football since the age of 16 in a variety of playing and coaching roles has given a breadth of knowledge of the professional game. Recognise the importance of creating an enjoyable, hard working environment in order for positive relationships to be built. With having experienced the highs and lows of the game and this has helped mould the person I am today for the greater good of the individuals I work with. Hugely focused and driven to help and inspire others to achieve greatness in the game.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

U21 Lead Coach and PDP Lead Phase Coach

Stoke City
Stoke on Trent , Staffordshire
12.2024 - Current
  • Adapted coaching methods according to each players needs, putting individual player development at the fore front of each session and game
  • Built strong relationships with players making the transition into the first team environment
  • Galvanised a team with individual performances improving which impacted in more positive results

U18's Lead/Loans Manager

Stoke City
Stoke-on-Trent
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Continue to work closely with First Team Staff with player development and loans process
  • Built on previous work to enable continued progression of individuals into first team with 3 more debuts last season.
  • Last season - 51 U18's match day squad appearances for first team, 151 U18 appearances for U21's, 10 professional contracts signed from U18s.
  • Consistently applied effective, innovative coaching methods to meet and exceed needs of individuals, as well as team.
  • Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of different individuals.
  • Developed trusted rapport with colleagues and individuals to understand strengths, weaknesses and motivations.
  • Currently managing multi disciplinary team to ensure cohesive approach

U23's Coach and Academy Loans Manager

Stoke City
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Increased impact in development of players who progressed through to first team.
  • Help develop better relationship's between first team staff and academy
  • Reached U23 play offs for first time in Academy's history during 2020-21 and 2021-2022 seasons.
  • Established positive team culture by building inclusive, enjoyable and supportive environment.
  • Qualified for U21's Premier League International Cup for first time in academy's history
  • Successfully implemented loans pathway higher up footballing pyramid to benefit club and players. In 2021-2022 season enabled players within U21 team to make 205 professional appearances through loan opportunities created.

U18's Coach and Academy Loans Manager

Stoke City
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Integrated new ideas to Professional Development Phase
  • Contributed well to player development
  • Successfully integrated loans programme into Academy
  • Reached U18 Premier League Cup final for first time in clubs history.
  • Developed strategy which fell in line with clubs philosophy ahead of key matches and competitions.

Youth Development Phase Lead Coach

Stoke City
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Lead U15's and U16's Coach. Delivered sessions that fell in line with club's playing and training philosophy.
  • Reached International finals with U16's/15's groups
  • Liaised with parents with schedules and managed retain release process
  • Provided one-on-one coaching to boost progress around individual requirements

Part Time Foundation Phase Coach

Stoke City
Stoke-on-Trent
09.2013 - 08.2017
  • Worked across various age groups building experiences in coaching
  • Managed players U9 - U12
  • Developed and increased adaptability of sessions with big focus on environment created
  • Coached futsal in foundation phase and have taken teams to Premier League tournaments

Sports Coach/Mentor

Self Employed
Stafford, Staffordshire
09.2013 - 06.2017
  • Mentored and taught children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties establishing positive relationships
  • Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning and engagement
  • Motivated and inspired children to participate in physical education resulting in increased attendance
  • Delivered lessons with enthusiasm and positivity to inspire students
  • Tailored coaching sessions appropriately for children with different needs.

Professional Footballer

Peterborough United
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
07.2010 - 04.2013
  • Won Promotion to Championship during first season.
  • Suffered horrendous knee injury and achilles tear 6 months into time at Peterborough which curtailed professional career.

Professional Footballer

Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury , Shropshire
07.2007 - 06.2010
  • Scored first ever league goal at New stadium
  • Player of year in two of three years at club
  • Scored 12 goals in first season
  • Lost in Play off final at Wembley v Gillingham 08/09
  • Scored 15 goals in third season
  • Turned down new contract to join Peterborough

Professional Footballer

Preston North End
Preston , Lancashire
07.2005 - 06.2007
  • Experienced Championship play offs in first season
  • Joined Rotherham and Bradford on loan to gain experience in League one

Professional Footballer

Port Vale
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
07.2003 - 06.2005
  • Established myself within first team squad at a young age
  • Progressed through youth team to make senior debut at 18
  • Scored 2 goals on my first league start in Feb 2005

Education

Uefa A Licence

The Football Association
06.2020

Advanced Youth Award

The Football Association
05.2019

Foundation Degree in Science - Sports Science

Loughborough University
Loughborough
06.2014

Equality and Diversity

The Football Assosiation
09.2022

Uefa B

The Football Assosiation
05.2013

Basic First Aid for Sport

The Football Assosiation
11.2020

The FA Youth Award

The Football Assosiation
09.2017

Level 2 Cricket -

ECB
06.2013

Level 2 in Coaching Football

The Football Assosiation
05.2011

Skills

  • Excellent people and relationship building skills
  • Strategic planning at individual and team level with MDT team
  • Built strong relationships with first team to enable progression and opportunity for individuals
  • Understanding requirements of different age groups
  • Recognising needs of individuals
  • Team, unit and individual specific analysis
  • Develop loan programme to maximise player development
  • Understanding needs of teams both in England and abroad to prepare players for next stage of there careers should exit strategy be required
  • Good experience of communicating with players parents, managers, CEO's and sporting directors and building positive relationships
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Recruitment links
  • Effective IT skills Used Performance Management Application for last 5 years

Timeline

U21 Lead Coach and PDP Lead Phase Coach

Stoke City
12.2024 - Current

U18's Lead/Loans Manager

Stoke City
06.2023 - 12.2024

U23's Coach and Academy Loans Manager

Stoke City
08.2020 - 06.2023

U18's Coach and Academy Loans Manager

Stoke City
05.2019 - 08.2020

Youth Development Phase Lead Coach

Stoke City
08.2017 - 05.2019

Part Time Foundation Phase Coach

Stoke City
09.2013 - 08.2017

Sports Coach/Mentor

Self Employed
09.2013 - 06.2017

Professional Footballer

Peterborough United
07.2010 - 04.2013

Professional Footballer

Shrewsbury Town
07.2007 - 06.2010

Professional Footballer

Preston North End
07.2005 - 06.2007

Professional Footballer

Port Vale
07.2003 - 06.2005

Uefa A Licence

The Football Association

Advanced Youth Award

The Football Association

Foundation Degree in Science - Sports Science

Loughborough University

Equality and Diversity

The Football Assosiation

Uefa B

The Football Assosiation

Basic First Aid for Sport

The Football Assosiation

The FA Youth Award

The Football Assosiation

Level 2 Cricket -

ECB

Level 2 in Coaching Football

The Football Assosiation
David Hibbert