Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Football Coaching & Talent Development

Neil has worked in the football industry for 15 years, and has worked within the Foundation Phase at a successful Premier League Academy for ten years. He has also experience of working in grassroots football, mentoring coaches and leading teams of coaches on international commercial projects for one of the most recognised clubs in world football. Neil has been a lecturer in education for 12 years and has lead a team of staff and developed the curriculum for a successful sport and public services department within the further education sector.

Find out more about Neil
Area of expertise
  • Football coaching within the Foundation Phase (5-11 year olds);
  • Talent development;
  • Leadership;
  • Mentoring.
Teaching & research interests
  • Talent development;
  • Football coaching;
  • Leadership.
Qualifications
  • PGDE in Higher/Further Education;
  • BSc (Hons) Coaching, with Sport and Exercise Science;
  • UEFA B Licence;
  • FA Youth Award, Level 3.
Expertise in indsutry
  • Football coaching in the Foundation Phase;
  • Mentoring football coaches;
  • CPD delivery;
  • Over 15 years working in education and football;
  • Leadership and management.
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