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Chris Gooch

Chris Gooch

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Coach and Coach Developer

  • Education

    • Kings School Grantham

      -

    • University of Liverpool

      1997 - 2000
      2:2 Classical Studies

      Activities and Societies: Athletics Society Football Club Member Rugby Club Member

    • Hartpury University and Hartpury College

      2018 - 2020
      MSc in Professional Development Sports Coaching Distinction

      MSc in Professional Development (Coaching Science) - Graduated 2020 with Distinction

    • Coventry University

      2021 - 2022
      Postgraduate Degree Leadership and Management Distinction

      Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Management - Graduated 2022 with Distinction

  • Experience

    • Manchester United Soccer Schools

      Feb 2008 - Mar 2012
      Coach

      Worked as a contract coach for MUSS, coaching all age ranges from 6 – 18

    • Cheltenham Town FC

      Mar 2008 - Jul 2009
      Community Coach

      Coached on a contract basis with Cheltenham Town Football Clubs Community programmeCoached children from 5 to 16 on clubs summer camps both general football and specific skills such as goalkeepingRegular PPA coaching every week a local primary schools coaching football, rugby, athletics and more.

    • West Bromwich Albion Football Club

      Jan 2011 - Mar 2013
      Development Centre Foundation Coach

      Foundation coach at development centre in Gloucester coaching age groups from Under 7’s to Under 11’s (Lead Coach for Under 8's)

    • Cheltenham Town Ladies Football Club

      Apr 2011 - Oct 2013

      Football consultant for Cheltenham Town Ladies Football Club with an emphasis on player development and training. Head Coach for CTFC Ladies who play in the South West Womens Football League Premier Division.

      • Football Consultant

        Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

      • Head Coach

        Apr 2011 - Apr 2013

    • Bristol City Football Club

      Mar 2013 - Jun 2015

      Youth Development Phase Coach. Foundation phase coach

      • Academy Coach

        Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

      • Academy Coach

        Mar 2013 - May 2014

    • The Football Association

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2019
      FA Coach Mentor

      Regional Coach Mentor for Gloucestershire

    • West Bromwich Albion Football Club

      Aug 2017 - Feb 2020

      YDP Coach Across 12-14 Age Groups

      • Youth Development Phase Coach

        Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

      • U15 Development Coach

        Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

    • The Crypt School

      Sept 2018 - now
      Certified Professional Coach

      Providing professional coaching services across the boys and girls football programme (Y7 - Y13)

    • Gloucester Elite Performance Centre - An Aston Villa Development Centre

      Aug 2020 - Mar 2023
      Head of Coaching

    • The Football Association

      May 2021 - now

      UEFA B Course Tutor

      • Coach Developer (UEFA B)

        Sept 2017 - now

      • Women's Talent Reporter - National Team PDP Phase

        May 2021 - Jul 2023

    • Forest Green Rovers Football Club

      Jul 2023 - now
      Youth Development Phase Coach

      YDP coach working across U12-U16 Age Groups.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • England Rugby Coaching Award

      England Rugby
      Jun 2023

    • England Handball Level 1

      England Handball
      May 2023

    • FA Youth Award

      The Football Association
      May 2014

    • Anatomy and Physiology - Level 3

      NCFE
      Jan 2016

    • UEFA A License

      UEFA
      Apr 2018

    • Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector - Level 4

      City & Guilds
      Mar 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chris Gooch
      Robert Hall Business Equipment Trophy Hartpury University Jun 2020 Awarded to the top MSc Professional Development / Coaching Science student.
    • Awarded to Chris Gooch
      Coach of the Year 2013 Gloucestershire FA May 2013 Awarded Gloucestershire Football Associations Coach of the Year award 2013 for community work with Cheltenham Town Ladies FC.
    • Awarded to Chris Gooch
      Glenfiddich Bursary Winner Glenfiddich 2005 Awarderd 3rd Glenfiddich bursary based upon desire and commitment to forge a new career in professional sport.