Lance Pearce

Coordinated MCR Pathways Programme at Lornshill Academy, supporting up to 100 care-experienced young people daily.
Delivered group work sessions for S1 and S2 participants to enhance confidence and relationships while addressing curriculum content.
Established sustainable partnerships within school and Clackmannanshire community to create opportunities for participants.
Collaborated with Skills Development Scotland and Developing the Young Workforce to facilitate positive post-school pathways.
Supervised over 40 volunteer Mentors, providing ongoing support and development opportunities.
Led mentor recruitment efforts, including marketing, information sessions, interviews, and training.
Provided 1:1 support for participants, focusing on emotional well-being, tutoring, and employability.

As Regional Head Coach for Coerver®️ Coaching in Scotland, I lead the development and coordination of training programmes across the South West region. Coerver®️ Coaching is a globally respected methodology, endorsed by top federations, professional clubs, and legendary figures in the game. Through my role, I’ve had the privilege of working internationally with Coerver®️ Coaching Sweden, collaborating with our elite partner SL Benfica, and coaching national squads at the prestigious IberCup in Lisbon and Madrid.

Led development and coordination of training programmes for South West region.

Managed and expanded Partner Club programmes to enhance collaboration.

Directed Performance Academy focusing on advanced player development.

Delivered impactful Coach Education sessions to elevate coaching standards.

Organised Holiday Clinics for grassroots and academy players.

Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.

Introduced innovative drills into practice routines to enhance tactical proficiency.

Tailored training methods to individual capabilities, optimising learning outcomes.

• Delivered personal development, confidence-building, and employability workshops.
• Planning and delivering community-based street sports, fitness sessions, and team-building activities.
• Actively engaging young people in local communities, online, and through partner organizations to register them for Street League programmes.
• Building relationships with local schools, youth organisations, and employers (SDS, JBG, DWP, schools)
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date participant records, tracking attendance, and producing reports to monitor progress.
• Passion for youth development, experience in sports coaching or community work, and the ability to work with individuals with low self-esteem or challenging behaviour.

• providing energetic and inclusive football sessions for young people within the community as part of a social inclusion project and
  encouraging physical activity at a grassroots level

Maintained accurate records of inventory for the Club and updated all records to ensure accessibility on our IT systems using Microsoft Office.

encouraging participation and development,
providing guidance, support and ensuring there were adequate opportunities for players
to improve performance and develop their skills to an elite level.
● Additional responsibilities in this post included encouraging health and wellbeing in relation to football within their school programmes promoting education, citizenship and inclusion. Furthermore, I was delegated the opportunity to develop my professional capabilities within a coaching capacity.

• delivered sense over sectarianism programmes to hard-to-reach young people in North West Glasgow primary schools, using sport to engage and present on relevant topics