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
2023.08 - 2025.08
- 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
2024.04 - 2025.08
- Coach at elite goalkeeping camps, planned sessions and tailored to age/ability
Goalkeeper Coach
Green Army Hockey Camps
2017.01 - 2025.08
- 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
2020.01 - 2022.01
- 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
2020.09 - 2023.04
A-levels - Business, Religious Studies, Academic Physical Education
Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
2018.09 - 2020.06
BTEC diploma - Sporting excellence with England hockey
Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
2018.01 - 2020.01
GCSE's - Math's, English literature, English Language, Religious Studies, Geography, Double award science, Physical Education
Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
2016.01 - 2018.01
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
2024.04 - 2025.08
Sports Coach and Boarding Tutor
Mount St Mary's College
2023.08 - 2025.08
BSc (Hons) - Criminology and Psychology
Sheffield Hallam University
2020.09 - 2023.04
Head Goalkeeper Coach
RT Hockey Camps
2020.01 - 2022.01
A-levels - Business, Religious Studies, Academic Physical Education
Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
2018.09 - 2020.06
BTEC diploma - Sporting excellence with England hockey
Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
2018.01 - 2020.01
Goalkeeper Coach
Green Army Hockey Camps
2017.01 - 2025.08
GCSE's - Math's, English literature, English Language, Religious Studies, Geography, Double award science, Physical Education
Repton school and Wakefield Girls' High School
2016.01 - 2018.01