Siamak Zaad
Sheffield ,SHF
Summary
A highly experienced and qualified football coach with a strong background in both playing and coaching across various age groups and competitive levels. Proven leadership, tactical awareness, and player development skills with a focus on motivating and mentoring athletes to reach their full potential. FA certified with extensive experience in talent identification and youth development, seeking a coaching role to continue building successful teams and nurturing talent.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Academy Coach U14s
Doncaster Rovers FC
Doncaster
09.2025 - Current
- Uphold strict safety standards during practice sessions to minimise injury risk for players.
- Conduct regular team meetings to foster unity and shared objectives among players.
- Analyse player performances, delivering constructive feedback for enhancement.
- Implement strategic game plans successfully in competitive matches.
Head Coach (1st & 2nd Teams)
Sheffield University Men’s FC
09.2014 - Current
- Lead coach for the university's top teams; oversee weekly training, match preparation, and player development
Under-18s Coach
Chesterfield FC
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Led coaching activities for, enhancing player development.
- Designed training programmes to improve skills and teamwork among young players.
- Monitored player progress to identify areas for improvement and provide constructive feedback.
Under-16s Coach
Chesterfield FC
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Coached elite youth players with a focus on advanced tactics, preparing them for academy progression
Under-14s Coach
Chesterfield FC
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed communication and positional play, creating a unified and strategic squad
Under-13s Coach
Chesterfield FC
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Strengthened players’ tactical understanding and prepared them for competitive matches
Under-12s Coach
Chesterfield FC
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Facilitated the transition from 9-a-side to 11-a-side, focusing on confidence-building and team play
Coach
Hallam FC
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Delivered expert coaching during training sessions under senior staff guidance
- Helped the team win the League Cup Trophy in the 2013/14 season
Custom Section
- UEFA B Licence, 2018-01-01
- FA Youth Award, 2018-01-01
- FA Level 2 Coaching, 2013-01-01
- FA Talent Identification Modules 1, 2 & 3, 2016-01-01
- CRB Checked
- FA First Aid Trained
- FA Safeguarding
- FA Health & Safety
Timeline
Academy Coach U14s
Doncaster Rovers FC
09.2025 - Current
Under-18s Coach
Chesterfield FC
09.2023 - 06.2025
Under-16s Coach
Chesterfield FC
09.2022 - 05.2023
Under-14s Coach
Chesterfield FC
09.2021 - 05.2022
Under-13s Coach
Chesterfield FC
09.2020 - 05.2021
Under-12s Coach
Chesterfield FC
09.2019 - 05.2020
Head Coach (1st & 2nd Teams)
Sheffield University Men’s FC
09.2014 - Current
Coach
Hallam FC
09.2012 - 05.2014
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