I believe in creating the best possible environment for players to develop and flourish. For me this means understanding individuals, challenging them and promoting a growth mindset. The aim is to produce technically proficient players, who understand the game and make great decisions.

07980491142 [email protected] coachdanwright.com Southampton

Key Skills and Experiences Professional Qualifications

Age Specific Coaching Planning & Organisation . 2016 UEFA ‘A’ Licence Part Two (awaiting assessment) . 2015 UEFA ‘A’ Licence Part One Designing Curriculum Developing Individuals . 2014 UEFA ‘A’ Preparatory Course Mentoring Coaches Knowledge of PMA . 2015 FA Youth Award Module 3 . 2011 FA Youth Award Module 2 Commitment to CPD Knowledge of the EPPP . 2010 FA Youth Award Module 1 Experience of working abroad Adaptable . 2008 UEFA ‘B’ Licence / FA Level 3 . 2006 FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football . 2004 FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football . 2012 FA Futsal Level 1: A Beginners Guide CPD Events . 2012 Level 1 PROZONE Performance Analysis . 2008 Fundamentals of Movement Develop the Person, Develop the Player . 2013 Level 2 Multi Skills Development The FA Foundation Phase Conference 2015 . 2014 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) . FA Licensed Coach FAN: 55853559 The Player is the Syllabus . FA Emergency First Aid The FA Youth Development Phase Conference 2015 . FA Safeguarding Children

Counter Attack, Developing Possession, Developing Creativity, Behaviour Management Coaching Observations The FA Online CPD Marcelo Bielsa Mark Warburton Dan Micciche Next Gen Coaches Atletic Bilbao Brentford FC England Inspire! Football Conferences 2014 and 2015 Aaron Danks Lee Carsley Paul Williams Bartek Sylwestrzak WBA FC Brentford FC Brentford FC Specialist Striking Coach at Brentford FC Michael Beale Neil Warnock Simon Grayson Tom Bates Liverpool FC Leeds United Preston North End Performance Psychologist at Brentford FC Jon Goodman John McDermott Steve Spooner The Brilliant Basics Nike Academy Tottenham Hotspur Birmingham City Steve McClaren Education Positional Play: Building a game style Fleming Pederson 2001-2004 Developing Young Footballers Solent University Chris Ramsey Southampton BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Communications Practices for Young Players 1999 - 2001 Alan Curbishley Peter Symonds’ College Winchester Working with Strikers A Levels I.T, Business Studies and Geography Chris McGinn 1994 - 1999 Masterclass Webinars Blessed Edward Oldcorne The Player Development Project Worcester GCSE’s 9x A-C including Maths and English Coaching Experience

04/2016 – 06/2016 Head of Coaching and Player Development Football For Good, Uganda Responsibilities . Responsible for leading technical football direction, planning, training, coaching and coach development for the only full time academy in Uganda . To create a positive and demanding environment for football and character success for every academy player

7/2015 – 3/2016 Head Coach U11 and U12 Brentford Football Club Responsibilities . Plan, deliver and review phase specific coaching sessions suitable for EPPP Category 2 academy . Maintain PMA, evaluate sessions, player reviews and create bespoke Individual Learning Plans . Liaise with performance analyst to create individual and team videos based on clubs KPI’s . Adopting a 360° Multi-disciplinary approach to each players development in attempt to understand the individual at home, school and on the pitch

7/2014 – 3/2016 Head Coach Elite Development Squad Brentford Football Club Responsibilities . Full time programme combining education and football, for gifted players aged 16-19 . Responsible for all aspects of the programme from recruitment through to coaching sessions and games . Football Conference Youth Alliance Winners 2014/15 (debut season) . 21 wins from 21 games in the calendar year of 2015 . 3 players progressing to sign professional contracts (2x Championship 1x Greek Super League)

02/2014 – 06/2014 11/2013 – 06/2014 Academy Coach (PT) Football Development Coach (PT) Bristol City Football Club Elite Training Centre (ETC) Responsibilities Responsibilities . Plan, deliver and review coaching sessions suitable . Coach various age groups from U8 through to U16 for an EPPP Category 2 academy across 4 different centres in Hampshire and Dorset . Update PMA with session plans and evaluations

07/2012 – 11/2013 Academy Manager Eastleigh Football Club Responsibilities . Responsible for all football development across 22 squads from U7 through to the reserve team . Coached Eastleigh FC under 19’s in the Football Conference Youth Alliance and under 18’s in the Hampshire County League . Coached Eastleigh FC Reserve team in the Suburban Premier League, finishing 2nd in the league (Club record) . Helped 4 players sign professional contracts at the club and numerous younger players sign for Southampton FC, Reading FC and Portsmouth FC at Foundation Phase and Youth Development Phase

05/2011 – 07/2012 Academy and Community Coach Eastleigh Football Club Responsibilities . Coaching foundation age groups in the academy . PPA/PE coaching at Bevois Town Primary School

References

Stuart English Geoff Noonan Birmingham City Football Club The FA Assistant Academy Manager FA Youth Coach Educator