Senior Professional Game Player to Coach Lead/UEFA Pro Licence/PGDip Elite Coach Development/LMA Diploma/BSc (Hons) in Sport Science/Former Pro Footballer
So pleased for my old club today
@Argyle
who have achieved promotion. They have a very special manager who is also a particularly good person, Schuey has done an incredible job at the helm, congratulations to everyone involved 👏🏼🆙⚽️
#GreenArmy
Feeling a little proud this evening, finally graduating as an Elite Head of Coaching through the
@premierleague
EHOC programme, something I started back in 2018. I can now add a Postgraduate Diploma in Elite Coach Development from
@portsmouthuni
to my name!
Tragic news this morning to wake up and hear my former
@NFFC
teammate Chris Bart-Williams has passed away, we shared some great times on and off the pitch. RIP Bartman 🙏🏼😢🪽
End of block 7 and culminating in graduation for 2020/21 cohort of
@EnglandLearning
L5/UEFA Pro Licence plus finally the 2019/20 get to graduate. Congratulations everyone 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Working with
@BCFC
’s
@BellinghamJude
this evening, delivering a coaching session to
@bcfcacademy
U11s. Great attitude, credit to him for going through his coaching with
@PFA
despite playing for the 1st team every week ⚽️📝👏🏼
As part of a research project with fellow Heads of Coaching working in professional football clubs, the question we asked was ‘why might coaches in academy football stay or leave’? The project overview can be found in the infographic & we welcome any comments & feedback (1/2)
Not your average Thursday evening, a
@UEFA
exchange with National Team Head Coaches, Technical Director’s, Pro Licence tutors & learners from
@FALearning
,
@DFB
,
@KNVB
&
@RoyalBelgianFA
, sharing best practice & listening to
@LFC
Juergen Klopp discuss leadership and management ⚽️📝
So my time at the
@PFA
as a coach educator has come to end. Huge thank you to the Coaching Department & all the staff based in Manchester/London for their support over the last five years, genuinely good people who want the best for the union and thanks for the send off (1/2)
The Darren Moore decision 🤦🏻♂️. Mooro was doing a great job, still in with a very good chance of promotion, this is why young British managers are hesitant of putting their head above the parapet and on the chopping block 🤬😡😤
Off on my travels back to Russia again, a true bucket list trip thanks to
@PFA
, watching both
@FIFAWorldCup
semi-finals & cheering on
@England
, the third/fourth place play off plus the FINAL!!! I’m soooo excited, hopefully this little beauty will be coming home
#worldcup
So happy to bump into my old
@CTFCofficial
promotion winning manager John Ward today and spend some time reminiscing over good times with a cuppa 🏆⚽️🙌🏼
Great game this afternoon playing for Gary Birtles Superstars against Kevin Keegan’s Treetop Legends
@Basfordutdfc
, all in aid of Samantha Birtles and
@treetopshospice
. The shares spoiled with a 4-4 draw in an end to game. Need that WD40 and ice bath now ⚽️🔥🎯
Good luck to all those starting off, either playing, coaching or managing in the first league game of the season, what a buzz that used to give me. I could only get nine photos of my previous clubs on this, couldn’t manage the 15 I played for!
Graduation time & a gala dinner for
@EnglandLearning
UEFA Pro Licence 2021/22 cohort, a time to celebrate 16 months hard work with many special guests in attendance including
@England
Manager Gareth Southgate & assistant coach Steve Holland, the evening compèred by
@seemajaswal
Congratulations to the
@englandlearning
UEFA Pro Licence 2023/24 cohort who graduated last night in Manchester at the National Football Museum. It's been a pleasure and privilege to work with them for the last 18 months, well done to everyone 🥂⚽️🎓
Day 2 on the
@EnglandLearning
Senior Professional UEFA A Licence at St. George’s Park, lots more learner delivery, culminating this evening with special guest
@WayneRooney
. Great to talk to him about his insight into playing at the top level & transition into management
What a fantastic few days tutoring on
@EnglandLearning
UEFA Pro Licence Module One, new cohort of learners eager & thirsty to become better leaders. Insight from the
@England
Head Coach,
@FA
Technical Director,
@ChrisPowell1969
,
@lesmisofficial
& Baroness Sue Campbell ⚽️💻📚
Happy 18th birthday
@zac_guinan
, cannot believe our little baby is now officially an adult, where did all that time go. So unbelievably proud and love this big fella to bits 🥰
My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed in some capacity to today. A fantastic day all round, great to be with my former teammates for both
@HerefordFC
&
@CTFCOfficial
, more importantly a significant amount for
@alzheimerssoc
. Thank you 🫶🏼
Wishing our son
@zac_guinan
a very happy 17th birthday, time flies & boy have you grown. We’ve had some fantastic times together with many more memories to make. We are so proud of the man you are becoming...but for now I’m staying clear of the roads! Happy birthday buddy 🎂🎉🚗
Understanding leadership & decision making, start of 2021/22
@FALearning
L5/UEFA Pro Licence, lucky to have insight from
@England
Manager Gareth Southgate,
@FA
Technical Director John McDermott,
@NFFC
Chris Hughton +
@RichardHytner
Looking forward to going back to
@HerefordFC
@HerefordUnited1
tomorrow for the legend that is
@bobbypurdie
Testimonial. Always good to catch up with the lads and old faces, should be a great day with so many ex and current players turning out ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Massive point tonight for my old club
@CTFCofficial
which means automatic promotion to
@SkyBetLeagueOne
. Congratulations to all the players involved, credit to Michael Duff and all the staff behind the scenes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
#ctfc
Yes
@ReeceStyche
. Great club, great fans and I sincerely hope you’ll be a success for
@HerefordFC
. Some great strikers have played for the club in the past 😉
A brilliant time spent in Washington DC, special thank you to
@WayneRooney
and
@pshutts
plus everyone connected to
@dcunited
for their kindness and hospitality 🇺🇸⚽️👌🏼
All the very best of luck to all the staff & players of
@HerefordFC
tomorrow. Fingers crossed for you all, hopefully the Bulls fans will be celebrating tomorrow night 🤞🏼🍾🏆
#fatrophyfinal
On Our Way! The lads have set off to Wembley ahead of tomorrow's
@BuildbaseUK
#FATrophy
Final.
Thanks to
@HoodHillMotorCo
for their sponsorship of our official team travel!
The application window is now open for both The FA Level 3 in Advanced Principles of Talent Identification & The FA Level 4 in Talent Management, Leadership and Strategy in Football. To read more and apply, follow this link -
Shocked...only got to play with him for a short period during the promotion season
@HerefordFC
in 2008, RIP
@YTFC
Captain Lee Collins who sadly passed away yesterday, thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, Such a nice guy 🙏
Not your classic NYE, takeaway on the way, beer in the fridge & probably in bed before midnight! Happy New Year everyone, hope 2022 is even better, make next year count and remember you don’t have to have a “new you” in the morning, be thankful for what we have 🥳🎉🍾
Had the pleasure of spending the day with
@BCFC
Manager John Eustace today alongside coaching staff Keith Downing, Matt Gardiner and Maik Taylor. Thank you to everyone for being so hospitable ⚽️🔵👊🏼
The FA UEFA Pro Licence 2023-24 course application is now live.
Please note applications close at 23.00 on Friday 29th July 2022.
Please be sure to visit our Boot Room page where a list of all pre-requisites can be found.
Fantastic few days in Frankfurt with
@EnglandLearning
UEFA Pro Licence cohort, taking in Belgium v Romania in
@EURO2024
, great country with great people 🇩🇪⚽️🏴
End of
@englandlearning
UEFA Pro Licence Mod 2, themed on high performing teams with a captivating keynote speech from
@Lionesses
Head Coach Sarina Wiegman. Other expert insight from
@England
U21 Head Coach Lee Carsley & analyst James Ryder, presenting to a technical board
Privileged and proud to lead this new unique coach development programme for our current and former
@England
players 👇🏼
Where - and who - are the next great English coaches?
Triathlon completed & almost £3000 raised for
@alzheimerssoc
, 1.5k swim was unbelievably tough, 40k bike ride ok, then cramp set in just before the 10k run! But pleased with overall time of 3 hours 19 mins. Thanks everyone who has donated & supported plus
@DavidLloydUK
#Worcester
FORMER PLAYER: We are looking forward to welcoming back former Robins forward Steve Guinan as a guest on Saturday for our FA Cup game with Swindon Town. Steve will be meeting with supporters and will be presented to the crowd during the half time interval.
#ctfc
A full but fantastic day, meeting up virtually with fellow coach developers from
@FALearning
& the
@PFA
this morning before some excellent A Licence discussion this afternoon around match preparation, tactics and strategies ⚽️📝🏴
Yes
@Daniel_James_97
. Well deserved after a great season and all that hard work since being a scholar with
@SwansOfficial
. Catch up soon I hope 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Throwback to my happy face, I’m certainly happy & glad to see the back of 2020, hopeful that 2021 will be a better one for us all. Stay safe & healthy folks.
Happy New Year.
An insightful two days spent at St. George’s Park on camp with
@Lionesses
U18s Head Coach Gemma Davies, a real insight into match preparation and attention to detail. Thanks to all the staff and squad for their openness and for making me feel so welcome 🏴⚽️📝
Good to be back
@HerefordFC
today, disappointing to draw after being ahead so late in the game but great team spirit and energy from the team in the second half. Thanks to everyone for making me welcome and to
@KeithHallSport
for inviting me to do co-commentary 🗣🎤 ⚽️
Pleasure to work with
@T_Deeney
across the last 12 months and today is a milestone, achieving the UEFA A Licence,
@FGRFC_Official
have a talented coach on their hands. Lots of hard work and commitment shown whilst still playing, congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Start of
@EnglandLearning
Talent Identification L4 at St. George’s Park, content & delivery themed around leadership with insight from
@BridgeAbility
&
@EFL
Chairman Rick Parry.