Ryan McBride

Experience

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  Rangers Football Club

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

  Volunteer Coach

  • At school, began a course to learn the basics of coaching at Rangers FC• Developed a keen interest in coaching• Requested additional coaching opportunities outside the course • Was invited to coach at the club’s soccer school camps• Within the soccer school camps, worked with players across various age groups• Enhanced my development as a coach by shadowing experienced colleagues• Invited by Rangers FC to observe and learn from coaching staff • This was within the club’s elite Pre-Academy operations• Planned and delivered sessions to players who progressed into Rangers FC’s Academy structure Show less

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  Rossvale Football Club

  Oct 2017 - May 2018

  2009 Intermediate Head Coach

  • Planned, prepared, and led age-appropriate coaching sessions for the 2009 Intermediate Team• Accumulated experience in a Head Coach role, which was important for my development as a coach• Designed engaging but challenging coaching sessions to further the development of players

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  BSC Glasgow FC

  Aug 2018 - May 2023

  2010 Head Coach

  • Oversaw and led all aspects of coaching and player development processes• Did so for four teams, from Advanced to Development, for the 2010 age-group squads• Managed and led the coaching staff for 2010 age-group squads• This played a key role in my development as a coach• Devised and implemented a style of play which was incorporated across all four teams• Placed major emphasis on the development of the players• Put plans in place to achieve this through a creative coaching programme• Prepared and led technical and tactical coaching sessions• Led on matchdays; responsible for team selection• Ensured the players were confident in showcasing their skill sets• Contributed to talent identification processesKey Achievements✓ Helped develop numerous players who went on to be signed by professional club Academies✓ Oversaw a two-and-a-half-year unbeaten run for the 2010 team Show less

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  Clyde Football Club

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  2010 Head Coach & Community Coach

  • Managed and drove the performance and development of the 2010 age-group squad• Did so through the implementation of a coaching programme • This was aligned with the club’s player development strategies• Planned and delivered innovative technical and tactical coaching sessions• Led on matchdays for the 2010 squad• Responsible for team selection and in-game tactical decisions• As Community Coach, responsible for the design and delivery of coaching within schools• Promoted an active and healthy lifestyle for pupils• Strived to enhance their enjoyment of playing sports Show less

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  Glasgow University FC

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Third Team Head Coach

  • Oversaw and led all aspects of coaching and match preparations for the university’s third team• Prepared and implemented sessions • Did so to enable the players to play and perform in my designated systemKey Achievements✓ The team was bottom of the table upon my appointment: guided them to fifth place

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  Bo’ness United FC

  Jul 2022 - May 2023

  U20 Head Coach

  • Initially appointed as U20 Assistant Manager• Was then placed in interim charge of the U20 squad • This was following the departure of the Manager• Then appointed on a permanent basis following a five-game unbeaten run• Oversaw and led all aspects of the U20 coaching programme• Planned, prepared, and implemented an innovative coaching programme• Enhanced the technical and tactical development of players• Contributed to the development of players to enhance their progression toward the first team• Led on matchdays, responsible for team selection and in-game tactical decisions• Contributed to player recruitment and talent identification processes for the U20 squadKey Achievements✓ The U20 squad was in a relegation battle at the time of appointment✓ Guided them to a mid-table finish✓ Developed U20 players who have progressed to the first team in the Lowland League Show less

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  Ayr United Football Club

  May 2023 - now

  • Accumulated experience within a professional club Academy environment• Enhanced coaching knowledge by working in conjunction with experienced colleagues• Contribute to the development of the U14 squad• Plan, prepare, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions and training for the U14 squad• Ensure all sessions are aligned with the club’s coaching methodology • Also ensure they are aligned with player development strategies• Devise and implement technical and tactical training routines• Do so to enhance the development of the players• Place emphasis on the development of players• Support them in their progression to age-group squads and the first team• Act as a mentor to players• Hold meetings with them to discuss their development and set future learning goals• Contribute on matchdays• Ensure players have the confidence to showcase their footballing attributes• Work in conjunction with the Head of Academy, Head of Youth Phase, and Academy coaches Show less

  • Community Programmes Officer

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Academy Coach

    May 2023 - now
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  Hyde N Seek

  Jun 2023 - now

  Assistant Manager

  • Assist the Manager with the running of the nursery• Contribute to the forward planning of business operations• Provide a happy and safe environment for children within the nursery• Maintain excellent communication channels with parents, carers, guardians, and professional parties• Support, mentor, and manage staff within the nursery• Ensure all child protection policies and procedures are administered and adhered to