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Education
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REFERENCES
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Muhammed Usman Ahmed

Muhammed Usman Ahmed

Luton,Central Bedfordshire

Summary

A dedicated professional with a strong foundation in teamwork, time management, leadership, and effective communication. Demonstrates critical thinking and expertise in football coaching, fostering collaboration and achieving goals in dynamic environments. Committed to leveraging skills to drive success and inspire growth within teams.

Adaptable individual skilled in communicating with and engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds. Seeks an opportunity to help children transform their educational and personal outlooks. Calm and productive under pressure with positive support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

U11 HOUGHTON ATHLETIC FC MANAGER

SARAH GREMLIN
Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
2025.06 - Current
  • Managing and developing a U11 grassroots football team competing in the Chiltern Youth League.
  • Planned and delivered high-intensity, game-realistic training sessions for 12–14 players every week.
  • Managing training & matchdays, including preparation, tactical organisation, player rotations, and in-game coaching.
  • Implemented a development-first philosophy centred around discipline, intensity, teamwork, and long-term player growth.
  • Creating a positive but demanding learning environment to help players develop both on and off the pitch.

Achievements

  • League leaders/1st place in the U11 Sunday Chiltern Youth League.
  • Cup finalists during the 2025/26 season.
  • Won 2 grassroots football tournaments.
  • Achieved an outstanding record of 24 wins from 27 matches.
  • Built a competitive and development-focused team culture with consistent high performances across the season.

Football coach

Chelsea Football Club
2024.01 - Current
  • Planning and delivering football-based sessions in schools and development programmes within Berkshire and Hampshire (primarily to foundation age to U13.
  • Develop and design age-appropriate football drills for players aged 7 to 14, emphasizing skill development, teamwork, confidence-building, and passion for football.
  • Developed players' skills for improved match performance.

Lead Football Coach

Stevenage Football Club / Foundation
2023.01 - 2026.05
  • Enrolled as a degree apprentice with Stevenage Football Club/ Foundation as Lead coach and planning training tailored for ages 3-12.

Head Football Coach

Little Cubs Academy
2023.01 - 2026.05
  • Develop and design age-appropriate football drills for players aged 18 months to 10 years, emphasizing skill development, teamwork, and building confidence.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.

Head Coach/Manager

Individual Excellence - Private Business Company Owner
2022.01 - Current
  • Academy Group Sessions with over 200+ players.
  • At Individual Excellence, we empower players by developing the technical foundations needed to dominate duels, remain confident in possession, and find creative solutions to eliminate pressure. At IE, players are encouraged to be brave, take risks, and embrace competition, instilling mentality needed to succeed at the highest level.
  • Delivered group and individual coaching at a high professional level, regularly communicating detailed feedback to players.

Education

Foundation Degree - Community Football Coaching and Development

University Of South Wales
2023.09 - 2025.09

Diploma Of Higher Education - Sports Science Level 3

Leon Barnett Football Academy
2021.01 - 2023.05

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, BTEC Sports Level-2

Cardinal Newman High School
Luton
2018.01 - 2021.01

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • UEFA C License
  • FA Introduction Coaching Football
  • FA Introduction In Talent Identification
  • Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
  • First Aid
  • Safeguarding For All

REFERENCES

  • Leon, Barnett, Manager / Ex Professional, info@leonbarnettfootballacademy.co.uk, +44 7444707760, Excellent references available upon request
  • Waqaas, Mehmood, Manager / Owner, +44 7703838074

Timeline

U11 HOUGHTON ATHLETIC FC MANAGER

SARAH GREMLIN
2025.06 - Current

Football coach

Chelsea Football Club
2024.01 - Current

Foundation Degree - Community Football Coaching and Development

University Of South Wales
2023.09 - 2025.09

Lead Football Coach

Stevenage Football Club / Foundation
2023.01 - 2026.05

Head Football Coach

Little Cubs Academy
2023.01 - 2026.05

Head Coach/Manager

Individual Excellence - Private Business Company Owner
2022.01 - Current

Diploma Of Higher Education - Sports Science Level 3

Leon Barnett Football Academy
2021.01 - 2023.05

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, BTEC Sports Level-2

Cardinal Newman High School
2018.01 - 2021.01
Muhammed Usman Ahmed