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Olabanji Koya

Head of Football Performance
Edinburgh,Edinburgh

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in communication, problem-solving, and team building. Proven ability in public speaking and marketing, facilitating effective collaboration across diverse teams. Focused on driving successful recruitment initiatives and fostering organizational growth through strategic solutions. Organized leader with over nine years of experience managing a football program, consistently achieving team objectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Head of Football Performance

Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh, Midlothian
01.2022 - Current
  • Executed recruitment of football athletes for scholarship programme.
  • Collaborated with performance staff to establish optimal training environment.
  • Partnered with stakeholders on player recruitment and development strategies.
  • Fostered unified club culture to enhance overall health and wellbeing of members.
  • Delivered all training sessions for men's first team while supervising men's U20s and women's programmes.
  • Managed recruitment, training, and development of staff and volunteers.
  • Operated within allocated budget for football programme.

Active wellbeing co-ordinator

Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh, Midlothian
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Established for underprivileged young adults to foster personal growth.
  • Supported wellbeing through engagement in sporting activities.
  • Facilitated emotional support by practising active listening.
  • Promoted social inclusion within community by working with 5 young adults.

1st Team Manager

Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh, Midlothian
06.2016 - 01.2022
  • Managed 8 staff which included various interdisciplinary skills.
  • Collaborated closely with management to align team goals with company vision.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing effective coaching strategies.
  • Created individual development plans to address specific areas of improvement for each player.
  • Planned comprehensive training schedules, resulting in player development and team achievement.
  • Conducted performance evaluations regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work with various people from different background and diverse culture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
09.2001 - 05.2005

Higher National Diploma - Biochemical sciences

Edinburgh college
Edinburgh
09.2000 - 05.2001

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Strategic problem-solving
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Public speaking skills
  • Recruitment and marketing

Affiliations

  • Yoga, Tennis and Meditation
  • Volunteering at garden centres

Certification

UEFA A Licensed


Personal Training Level 2

Accomplishments

    Manager of the year in East of Scotland League Division 2.

    Lead Heriot Watt University Football club to the highest league in the UK.

    Facilitating players movement into Professional leagues.

Timeline

Head of Football Performance

Heriot Watt University
01.2022 - Current

Active wellbeing co-ordinator

Edinburgh Leisure
06.2021 - 04.2022

1st Team Manager

Heriot Watt University
06.2016 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Heriot Watt University
09.2001 - 05.2005

Higher National Diploma - Biochemical sciences

Edinburgh college
09.2000 - 05.2001

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