I have been coaching football for the past 2 years and have studied coaching in sport as part as my BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness and my bachelor’s Honours undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Performance. Through this I was able to increase my coaching knowledge and apply this to practical sessions.
I also used to work as an activity leader for a holiday activity camp that engages children from the ages 5-12 old through multi-sport games and more to inspire children to make new friends and remain active through the holidays. This helped as I was able to gain experience working with grassroot ages.
I am a level 1 football coach and was awarded this certificated when I played for Southend United and currently doing my level 2.
I have been playing football since I was 5 years old and I have always enjoyed working as part as a team. What I enjoy about coaching, is being a positive sporting role model for the children to help inspire them to keep taking part in sport throughout their life and watching players progress over time.
Over the last 6 months I have been able to observe and gain knowledge on futsal and have found that it is a fast moving and interesting game and have really enjoyed the sessions I have attended.
I have chosen to work for FFG because it has given me the opportunity to work alongside brilliant coaches that have encouraged and supported me, as well as bringing me outside of my comfort zone. Being part of this team has allowed my confidence to grow and become more passionate about football and futsal.
Having the opportunity to work FFG is both thrilling and challenging for me. I believe I have worked hard to help develop as a coach and as I continue to work for FFG I hope to gain more knowledge and qualifications that can help me develop further.
I am so excited for the opportunity to become FFG’s face of wildcats and coaching more of our girls only development centres to inspire more girls to take part and enjoy football.