Thomas Winch
Shefford,UK
Summary
Driven with natural ability to inspire children towards achieving their personal best. Demonstrates strong communication and leadership skills, with background in team-building and child development. Ready to foster positive and inclusive environment, helping children grow in confidence and skill.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports coach for children
Premier Education
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Helped children develop coordination and sporting skills while making PE sessions fun and engaging.
- Worked alongside school teachers to create PE curriculums that kept students active and supported physical development.
- Prioritized children's safety by following safeguarding guidelines at all times.
- Adapted coaching style to suit different learning needs, ensuring inclusivity and enjoyment for all students.
- Adjusted lessons based on available resources and weather conditions to ensure smooth session delivery.
- Planned and led training sessions, focusing on motivation and skill improvement.
- Responsible for first aid, responding to emergencies, and properly reporting incidents.
- Stayed up to date with the latest sports rules to ensure correct learning and gameplay.
- Communicated with parents, providing updates on their child's progress and offering improvement advice.
- Kept organized records of each child's progress to track development and improvement over the year.
- Used clear and simple coaching to help children understand sports rules and build confidence.
- Supported players emotionally, encouraging resilience and determination during challenging sessions.
Assistant Football Coach
The Football Fun Factory
Stotfold, UK
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Encouraged sportsmanship, promoting fair play attitudes amongst players.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for various football skills to foster player growth.
- Demonstrated excellent understanding of football rules and regulations.
- Helped players with disabilities access football sessions for personal development.
- Hosted sessions to those less fortunate in partnership with McDonald
Football Coach
Mid Beds Futsal Association
03.2019 - 09.2022
- This has given me the experience to work with children and work under UEFA B licensed coaches
- While coaching I have picked up many skills like patients and understanding
- I also gained the ability to think on the spot, some sessions may not go to plan so being able to think quickly and effectively, I can change the session to fit the children with the aim of improving their skills and knowledge of the game, but the most important is engaging them and ensure they are having fun with each session
Education
Bachelor's degree - Sports Science and Coaching
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Sep 2021 - Sep 2024
BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Sport & Exercise Science
North Hertfordshire College
Hitchin, Hertfordshire Sep 2019 - Sep 2021
GCSE -
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Sep 2017 - Sep 2019
Skills
- Coaching accreditation
- Creating and maintaining good relationships with teachers and parents
- Fostering teamwork
- Developing children's confidence
- Managing group dynamics
- Resolving children conflicts
- Planning and organising drills
- Child safeguarding training
- Sports First Aid
- Gymnastics coaching
- First Aid certification
- SEN teaching
- Resilience and determination
- PE lesson planning
- Multi-sports sessions
Certification
- First Aid Certification, 06/01/24, Present
- Certificate in Coaching Football, 12/01/21, Present
- Level 1 Football Coaching badge, 04/01/21, Present
- Driving Licence, 04/01/21, Present
- Safeguarding Certification, 07/01/23, 07/01/26
- Level 2 Safeguarding Children, 07/01/23, 07/01/26
Timeline
Sports coach for children
Premier Education
06.2024 - 02.2025
Assistant Football Coach
The Football Fun Factory
08.2021 - 01.2025
Football Coach
Mid Beds Futsal Association
03.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor's degree - Sports Science and Coaching
Nottingham Trent University
Sep 2021 - Sep 2024
BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Sport & Exercise Science
North Hertfordshire College
Sep 2019 - Sep 2021
GCSE -
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Sep 2017 - Sep 2019
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