A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Football has been a part of my life since I was 7 years old. I hope in my current capacity as a coach, I can pass on my knowledge and passion to the next generation of football stars, regardless of the level played.
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The main drive has always been enjoyment and development… My football career started at Cirencester Town, at the age of 7. Learning the feel of a football at my toes. While playing at Cirencester Town for many years, I didn’t always make the squad on match days initially. But trying to emulate icons like Ian Wright, Paul Ince, Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke – I kept practicing and improving. Eventually making it to Vice-Captain and Captain in respective seasons. where we had many successful league and cup runs.
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Stepping into men's football - I was selected to play right wing-back. Giving me the free-reign to push forward and score as many goals as possible. During this time, I was scouted by Fairford Town at 17 years old and had the great honour of being paid to play the game I love at Semi Professional level. This opened my eyes to the truly tactical nature of football, and fitness. I soaked up a huge amount of knowledge about the game, and myself. Only leaving Fairford as I was leaving for university.
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While playing multiple positions for the De Montfort University first team - centre forward / winger / centre midfield. I was approached by Lincoln City scouts for a trial. Unfortunately, I was unsuccessful at obtaining a professional contract.
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Fast forward a few years – graduated and wiser, I moved back to Cirencester. Where I played for a few teams. Siddington – won the local league. Beeches – won the local cup a few times. And I was fortunate to be back playing at semi professional level for Slimbridge FC. I eventually hung my boots up after a season at Bibury FC.
Coaching started with my eldest son at the age of 6. He wanted to play for a team – so my coaching career started at Cirencester Town FC. At the time I was coaching multiple youth teams, as well as the mini soccer for 5 year-olds.
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Had a very brief stint as Assistant Coach for Forest Green Ladies team – with the FA coach that delivered my FA Level 1 coaching course, but as the games clashed with my son’s team, I had to unfortunately walk away.
I have been coaching for 10+ years – still enjoying the development of children, watching them progress in their football. Solid fundamentals enable greater levels of skill and understanding of the beautiful game.