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Taryn Allen

Sheffield,SYORK

Summary

Dynamic coach specializing in Goalkeeping and Outfield strategies, demonstrating strong communication and effective team management skills. Proven ability to foster player development and enhance team performance. Committed to achieving excellence in all coaching roles.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Sports Coach and Boarding Tutor

Mount St Mary's College
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Coached hockey teams from Year 7 to Year 13, specializing in goalkeeping and outfield skills.
  • Developed coaching strategies for netball, cricket, and athletics to enhance team performance.
  • Served as boarding tutor in Girls Boarding house, providing mentorship and support.
  • Led all house sports initiatives, fostering teamwork and competitive spirit.
  • Volunteered as non-uniformed instructor for Army Cadets, promoting leadership and discipline.

Goalkeeper Coach

Elite Goalkeeping
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Coach at elite goalkeeping camps, planned sessions and tailored to age/ability

Goalkeeper Coach

Green Army Hockey Camps
01.2017 - 08.2025
  • Organized training schedules and sessions tailored to individual player needs.
  • Provided structured feedback post-session to highlight strengths and assign improvement tasks.
  • Ensured child safety throughout all training activities for a secure environment.
  • Facilitated opportunities for players aged 7 to 16 to develop specific skills.

Head Goalkeeper Coach

RT Hockey Camps
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Head Goalkeeper coach for ages 6-18
  • Organized training schedules
  • Organized training sessions
  • Adapted how I spoke to different age groups
  • Suited the training plan to every individual in order for everyone to have a chance to work on something that they want to or need to
  • Give feedback at the end of every session so that the players are aware of what they have done well in the session as well as giving them 'homework' to do before the next session.
  • Coached all positions
  • Ensuring child safety

Education

BSc (Hons) - Criminology and Psychology

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2020 - 04.2023

A-levels - Business, Religious Studies, Academic Physical Education

Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
09.2018 - 06.2020

BTEC diploma - Sporting excellence with England hockey

Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
01.2018 - 01.2020

GCSE's - Math's, English literature, English Language, Religious Studies, Geography, Double award science, Physical Education

Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
01.2016 - 01.2018

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Enthusiasm for tasks
  • Leadership quality
  • Efficiency in processes
  • Organizational skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Time management proficiency
  • Quick learner
  • Goalkeeper specialist coach

Certification

  • Level 1 Hockey 2023
  • Level 2 Hockey 2024
  • Level 1 Netball
  • Fire Warden training
  • Emergency First Aid at Work 2023
  • Emergency Pediatric First Aid at Work 2023
  • NAT Rescue Award for Swimming 2024
  • UK Coaching, Safeguarding & Protecting Children 2024
  • Safeguarding Young People in Hockey 2023
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award Assessor
  • Working towards my Foundation ACP hockey award

Interests

Experienced hockey player with U16 international experience and U18 England training squad participation as a goalkeeper. Developed strong communication and leadership skills through coaching roles at Green Army Hockey Camps and Wakefield Hockey Club which carried me through to my role at Mount St Mary's College. Served as head goalkeeper coach at RT hockey camps, effectively teaching younger players. Co-Captained Sheffield Hallam University Women's 1st Team, demonstrating commitment and teamwork in competitive environments.

Timeline

Goalkeeper Coach

Elite Goalkeeping
04.2024 - 08.2025

Sports Coach and Boarding Tutor

Mount St Mary's College
08.2023 - 08.2025

BSc (Hons) - Criminology and Psychology

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2020 - 04.2023

Head Goalkeeper Coach

RT Hockey Camps
01.2020 - 01.2022

A-levels - Business, Religious Studies, Academic Physical Education

Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
09.2018 - 06.2020

BTEC diploma - Sporting excellence with England hockey

Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
01.2018 - 01.2020

Goalkeeper Coach

Green Army Hockey Camps
01.2017 - 08.2025

GCSE's - Math's, English literature, English Language, Religious Studies, Geography, Double award science, Physical Education

Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Taryn Allen