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Tom Mahoney

Southampton,Hampshire

Summary

Having just completed my degree in Sports Coaching at Solent University, I am looking to secure my first full time role in coaching. I am enthusiastic about all sports but have a specific leaning towards football and rugby.

I have gained experience in coaching roles and sport throughout my senior education having secured a placement at England Rugby ; volunteering as an assistant coach with a successful Under 15s rugby team and logging over 130 hours as a Young Rugby Ambassador as well as coaching junior football.

My degree has involved valuable coaching placements with Solent University Rugby and Solent Men's Futsal from which I have developed a strong understanding of coaching techniques including strength and conditioning and performance analysis.

I have always been interested in how sport can build confidence in young people who have been lacking in self-esteem and I believe a role in sports coaching would be an excellent and unique opportunity to further my experience in athletic performance, coaching and mentoring. I am confident in my ability to bring a dynamic, dedicated and valuable presence to a sports coaching role and would assure a future employer of my absolute commitment, enthusiasm and hard work.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Football academy coach

Pro Football Academy
Southampton, Hampshire
11.2025 - Current
  • Engaged positively with players in high-energy sessions to improve field skills and talents.
  • Studied team and individual players to determine best methods for coaching football.
  • Adapted coaching and leadership styles to suit individual needs for maximised athlete engagement.
  • Evaluated athletic performance and provided clear, constructive feedback.
  • Observed player movement, determining and addressing skill gaps and shortcomings.
  • Led practice sessions to simulate gameplay and help athletes learn new strategies.
  • Delivered technical and tactical training, equipping players with practical skills.

Casual Youth Engagement Coach

Southampton FC Foundation
Southampton, Hampshire
10.2024 - 10.2025
  • Instilled sense of commitment, drive and responsibility in young people.
  • Fostered a positive and supportive environment, leading to increased morale and motivation.
  • Managed behavioural challenges to promote positive sessions.
  • Nurtured talent through focused mentoring, enhancing player potential significantly over time.

Lead Football Coach

Active Through Football (Matt Wells)
Southampton, Hampshire
09.2024 - Current
  • Coached junior teams, nurturing future talent for the club .
  • Encouraged sportsmanship, promoting fair play attitudes amongst players.
  • Provided individualised coaching to help players overcome personal challenges in their game play.

Assistant coach

Premier Education
Southampton, Hampshire
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Participated in community/schools coaching programmes in various sports.
  • Tailored sessions according to the players/groups needs-improving their overall knowledge, performance and enjoyment.
  • Collaborated with senior staff on development programmes for healthier players and fun activities.
  • Delivered lessons with enthusiasm and positivity to inspire students to consistently achieve goals.
  • Created a positive coaching environment through strong interpersonal skills and motivational techniques.
  • Ensured adherence to sporting regulations for fair play and discipline in games.

Football coach

Lets Work Together
Southampton, Hampshire
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Coached young individuals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
  • Engaged positively with players in high-energy sessions to improve field skills and talents.
  • Maintained safe training environments for minimised risk of injury.
  • Collaborated with coaches to develop training curricula for different age groups.
  • Adapted coaching and leadership styles to suit individual needs for maximised athlete engagement.
  • Delivered technical and tactical training, equipping players with practical skills.
  • Led practice sessions to simulate gameplay and help athletes learn new strategies.

Teaching assistant (work placement)

Gurnard Primary School
Gurnard, Isle of Wight
01.2017 - 07.2024

Assisted PE staff at a local primary school in a range of sporting activities as part of my secondary education.


Established a good relationship with the teaching staff and pupils and started to develop my coaching skills

Assistant rugby coach (work placement)

England Rugby
Isle of Wight & Hampshire
09.2016 - 12.2016

As part of a work experience placement with England Rugby I assisted the Rugby Community Coach for Hampshire and the IOW, coaching, refereeing and development of rugby in schools

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Coaching

Solent University
Southampton
09/2021 - 05/2024

NCFE Diploma in Personal Training - Personal Training

Isle of Wight College
Newport

YMCA Diploma in Fitness Instruction, Level 2 -

Isle of Wight College
Newport, Isle of Wight

GCSEs - Maths, English Language, History, Science, Business Studies, Media

Isle of Wight Studio School
East Cowes

Skills

  • Strength and conditioning training
  • Mentoring young athletes
  • Goal setting
  • Disclosure and Barring Service compliance
  • Clear communication
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Sportsmanship promotion
  • Physical training
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Hardworking team member
  • Motivated to learn and improve
  • Committed to my education and career progression
  • Level 1 football coach

Affiliations

  • Football, Rugby, Formula 1

Accomplishments

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award

RFU Young Rugby Ambassador

RFU Rugby Coach, Level 1

RFU Rugby Referee, Level 1

FA Level 1 Football Coach

Timeline

Football academy coach

Pro Football Academy
11.2025 - Current

Casual Youth Engagement Coach

Southampton FC Foundation
10.2024 - 10.2025

Lead Football Coach

Active Through Football (Matt Wells)
09.2024 - Current

Assistant coach

Premier Education
01.2024 - 07.2024

Football coach

Lets Work Together
01.2024 - 01.2025

Teaching assistant (work placement)

Gurnard Primary School
01.2017 - 07.2024

Assistant rugby coach (work placement)

England Rugby
09.2016 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Sports Coaching

Solent University
09/2021 - 05/2024

NCFE Diploma in Personal Training - Personal Training

Isle of Wight College

YMCA Diploma in Fitness Instruction, Level 2 -

Isle of Wight College

GCSEs - Maths, English Language, History, Science, Business Studies, Media

Isle of Wight Studio School
Tom Mahoney