I am passionate about achieving positive outcomes for aspiring professional players and players of all abilities through a unique balance of sport and education, ultimately providing participants with the opportunity to fulfil their potential through football.
I have worked and studied in the UK and USA, and have worked with a wide range of people and organisations throughout my career. This includes players of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds and organisations in both the private and not-for-profit sectors. I have taught sport (primarily football) for 15 years and have developed the key skills needed to be a successful and innovative coach and manager. I have seen the fantastic impact football can have on one’s life, both from personal experience and the experiences of many I have taught. In the past I have coached students who have gone on to become professional players, or gone on to gain athletic scholarships.
Key achievements
Supported 5 football players at West Virginia Chaos FC into professional contracts within 12 months.
Implemented new player development plans for the New York Red Bulls, which helped the players develop and reflect on performance.
Increased the recreation programme at South Carolina United FC from 1500 participants to 2200 within 12 months, and set up a scholarship programme for those who couldn’t afford fees.
Responsible for overseeing the entire coaching, development and performance of the Queen Mary University’s women’s football team.
Worked in partnership with the Tottenham Hotspurs Foundation to secure employment opportunities for participants at Street League UK.
Worked in partnership with the London Football Association to deliver an FA level 1 coaching qualification to a local refugee project through the Black Prince Trust.
Supported MyPrime UK Football to deliver weekly health and well-being football sessions for men aged 35 and over through the Black Prince Trust.
Successfully led on delivering a project for Street League UK in partnership with London Sport to provide weekly football sessions for newly arrived refugees.