Kelvin Amado
Manchester
Summary
A young, passionate individual seeking more experience in football coaching programmes to further develop as a coach and contribute to the future football talents coming through. Demonstrates excellent communication and relationship-building abilities in order to have a positive team environment. Quick learner to build on practical and theory knowledge for the betterment of the management team and to help the players and team to reach the end goal of developing and ultimately winning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operations manager
Little Kickers
Manchester
2025.01 - Current
- Responsible for 35+ Coaches and 800+ Kids across our South Manchester & Trafford Franchise.
- In Charge of the development plan which will be used across all venues so lead coaches can do their sessions.
- Continue to develop and grow the franchise area by making decisions for the greater good of the company.
1:1 Football Coach
Kikstart Coaching
Knutsford, Cheshire East
2024.11 - Current
- Creating individual and group plans to enhance players' footballing abilities and tactical awareness.
- Support elite, semi-pro & amateur level footballers by coaching clients on both individual and team needs.
First Team Coach & Analyst
Cheadle Town FC
Manchester, Stockport
2025.06 - 2026.02
- Support Coach for the team during training and matchdays led by Jake Davies & Gavin Atherton.
- Occasionally lead training sessions to help players prepared for league (North West Counties Premier Division) and cup competitions (FA cup, FA Vase, Macron & Cheshire Cup).
- Conduct in game and post game analysis to help the rest of the management team see ways we can improve players, the team and results.
Partner
Little Kickers
Manchester
2024.08 - 2025.01
- Responsible for venues at Sale & Barlow High school to grow the venue by leading amazing football sessions for the kids.
- Help develop the session plans by giving weekly reports of what previous games work.
- Receive trial coaches at my venues to see if they would be a good fit for hire.
Lead Football Coach
Little Kickers
Manchester
2024.05 - 2024.08
- Lead weekend classes for 1.5 - 8 year olds following the weekly session plans provided.
- Help kids develop their motor skills and language for football terms.
- Help kids fall in love with playing football and to start teaching them technical skills.
Assistant football coach
Little Kickers
Manchester
2024.03 - 2024.05
- Assist the lead coach by Setting up the sessions.
- Help ensure the kids are engaged and involved in the sessions by getting to their level and guiding them through the games.
Football Coach
Challenger Sports
Kansas, USA
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Lead weekly football camps for 2 - 12 year olds in different locations from Texas - Minnesota via Kansas (Kansas Region).
- Plan sessions for the camps & adapting them throughout the week to match / challenge the ability of the players.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Coaching & Development
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2023.09 - 2025.01
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, Michigan, USA 2021.07 - 2022.05
BTEC Level 3 - Sports Performance & Excellence
SCL FC United of Manchester
Manchester 2019.09 - 2021.05
GCSEs -
Manchester Communication Academy
Manchester 2014.09 - 2019.06
Skills
- UEFA C License
- Football Level 1 by English FA
- Intro Talent Identification by English FA
- Safeguarding Children by English FA
- Safeguarding for all by English FA
- First Aid in football by English FA
- Level 1 Performance Analysis in football by The PSFA
- Level 1 Data Analysis in football by The PSFA
- Level 1 Talent Identification Analysis in football by The PSFA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Team Coach & Analyst
Cheadle Town FC
2025.06 - 2026.02
Operations manager
Little Kickers
2025.01 - Current
1:1 Football Coach
Kikstart Coaching
2024.11 - Current
Partner
Little Kickers
2024.08 - 2025.01
Lead Football Coach
Little Kickers
2024.05 - 2024.08
Assistant football coach
Little Kickers
2024.03 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Science - Sports Coaching & Development
Manchester Metropolitan University
2023.09 - 2025.01
Football Coach
Challenger Sports
2022.05 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science
Muskegon Community College
2021.07 - 2022.05
BTEC Level 3 - Sports Performance & Excellence
SCL FC United of Manchester
2019.09 - 2021.05
GCSEs -
Manchester Communication Academy
2014.09 - 2019.06