A view of the roles, environments and questions that have shaped my coaching. Here is the work behind the titles: the remit, the decisions and the evidence available to discuss.
Across roles at Oldham Athletic, I worked with players and staff through foundation, youth and professional development phases, with responsibility for learning environments and progression pathways.
As Head of Coaching at Oldham Athletic and Academy Coach Developer at Stockport County, I supported coaches in connecting their practice, reflection and player needs.
At Bradford Park Avenue I now lead the academy, recruitment and development of its football identity. The role brings the playing idea, people and pathway into one conversation.
The question behind each role is the same: what changes for the player, coach or team when the environment improves?
Remit: Coach and lead across foundation, youth and professional development phases, including Head of Coaching and interim academy responsibilities.
Work: Connect coaching standards, staff support and progression across the pathway.
Evidence: Players developed during my time at Oldham went on to make 20 Football League debuts. Individual contributions and references can be discussed in context.
Remit: Support academy coaches as Academy Coach Developer.
Work: Observe sessions, use dialogue and feedback, and help coaches turn reflection into practical changes in their next sessions.
Evidence: The coaching process, examples of feedback and relevant references can be discussed privately, subject to club permission.
Remit: Lead the academy, take responsibility for recruitment and develop its football identity.
Work: Align the profile of players recruited with the principles and coaching environment the academy is building.
Evidence: This is a new chapter. Decisions and outcomes will be documented as the work develops.
These summaries give the starting point. Fuller case studies will add the problem, decisions, evidence and learning when records and permissions allow. My MSc research into head-coach characteristics also informs how I assess leadership and development.
If you are considering a coaching or leadership appointment, I can discuss the detail of my work and provide relevant references through the appropriate process.
For first-team opportunities, academy leadership or a development project, let’s talk about the problem, the people and the performance you want to build.
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