Ekow Elliott

Ekow elliott

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Consultant, Coach & Social Entrepreneur.

  • Education

    • Bournemouth university

      2008 - 2012
      Bsc sport psychology sport sciences 2:1 (including industry placement)

      Activities and Societies: Bournemouth University Varsity Football 1st team Key Units Studied:Applied Sport Psychology – Practical appliance of key psychological concepts, strategies and techniques in sportExercise Physiology - Study of biological and biomechanical mechanisms and processes within sport performanceGlobal Perspectives – Critical study of historical and contemporary social, political and environmental issues in sportPsychology of Coaching Practice – Practical and theoretical assessment of the coaching process and critical… Show more Key Units Studied:Applied Sport Psychology – Practical appliance of key psychological concepts, strategies and techniques in sportExercise Physiology - Study of biological and biomechanical mechanisms and processes within sport performanceGlobal Perspectives – Critical study of historical and contemporary social, political and environmental issues in sportPsychology of Coaching Practice – Practical and theoretical assessment of the coaching process and critical reflectionPsychology of Human Performance - Focuses on interactions between psychological concepts and sport performancePerformance Analysis – Biomechanical and statistical evaluation of sporting performance Show less

    • Bournemouth university

      2014 - 2015
      Master's degree sports studies

      Activities and Societies: - Varsity Football Team Captain Research Masters in Sport (MRes)

  • Experience

    • Challenger sports

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2012
      Camp director / british soccer coach

      I completed 3 consecutive coaching tours to The United States of America which allowed me to acquire and enhance a range of skills whilst progressing to a senior role, where I further developed management and delegation skills.Some of which are listed below:- Handled customer payments and responsible for balancing takings- Conducted camp introductions to parents as well as opening and closing ceremonies- Organised and implemented coaching clinics for local coaches- Responsible for distributing camp budget between coaches and travel- Developed management and sales skills - Liaised with camp coordinators in order to re-sign camps for following year(s)- Manage promotion outings to local areas- Motivate coaching team to ensure camp standards are met- Effectively communicated with senior staff as well as new employees to ensure logistics and camp standards were met- Demonstrated an ability to plan and organise personal time and coaching effectively- Delivered professional assertiveness to coaching on a daily basis- Upheld a well-mannered and disciplined attitude within work environment and with host families- Showed excellent adaptability skills in a new working environment and unfamiliar country- Completed a 3 day intensive “summer camp” coaching course Show less

    • Express gym ltd

      Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
      Gym assistant

      - Applied interpersonal communication skills to enhance customer satisfaction- Designed diet and exercise guidelines for gym members- Utilised IT Skills to assist the gym’s internet users- Responsibly managed cashing in and out duties- Oversaw health and safety needs of gym users

    • Bournemouth university

      Sept 2012 - Aug 2016

      My main role as a sports assistant is to provide support to sports coaches and management to ensure daily operations standards are met.My duties also include:- Effectively communicate with management and re-lay key information to Duty Officer (DO)- Interact with student athletes / gym users to guarantee a welcoming and comfortable environment- Support DO with cashing up and securing the premises- Provide key information to existing and potential gym users- Maintain stock & equipment and ensure good working order- Assist Fitness Instructors to uphold a pleasant exercise space Show less

      • Master Student

        Sept 2014 - Aug 2016
      • Sports Assistant

        Sept 2012 - Aug 2015
    • Teamtheme

      Dec 2012 - Aug 2015
      Multisport coach

      As a multisport Coach in a school environment it is my job to deliver innovative and creative age appropriate exercise activities for participants of varied stages of development and ability.My duties also include:- Using adaptability skills to cater to different learning styles- To fulfil mentor responsibilities and be a role model- Observe and maintain health and safety regulations- Utilising teamwork and collaboration skills to consistently deliver high coaching standards- Sustaining enthusiasm, motivation and patience at all times Show less

    • Poole town football club

      Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
      Football player

      Semi - Professional Football.

    • Blackfield & langley fc

      Aug 2014 - May 2016
      Football player

      Semi - Professional Football.

    • Hampshire football association limited

      Jul 2015 - May 2016
      Football coach

      In this position I was responsible for leading elite coaching sessions, including preparation of sessions, and working as part of a team to ensure the continual development, monitoring and evaluation of players through to International standard.

    • New forest school

      Sept 2015 - Aug 2016
      Tutor & teaching assistant

      In my role as a tutor in a special education school it was my job to continually assess individual pupils’ needs to effectively assist them in their day to day education, from both an academic and social perspective. As a tutor of 4 pupils it was also my job to act as a go-between, collaborating and liaising with a team of professionals (teachers, carers, social workers, speech and language therapists, and educational psychologists; as well as parents and guardians) to identify appropriate activities for the pupils in relation to the curriculum and out of school activities.Having the ability to nurture and inspire the young people, as well as manage their behaviour whilst supporting their ability to self-manage is a crucial part of the role, and I fully enjoyed the difficulties, challenges, and rewards this post gave me.As part of my role I additionally carried out Careers and P.E lesson preparation and teaching, as well as the administrative duties which allow for the tracking and mapping of student attainment and progress, which were regularly reviewed and appraised in meetings. Show less

    • Southampton football club

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
      Football coach (girls rtc)

      Following from my coaching post with The Hampshire FA (which became Southampton FC's Tier 1 regional talent centre):It was my job in this role to assist with the trial process, delivering sessions to adequately assess each trialist over the pre - season period. Once the season commenced I carried out normal coaching duties (planning & delivery) for a range of age groups (U9 - U16).I thoroughly enjoyed the player assessment process, engaging in both observational and logistical tasks to ensure the accurate and efficient scrutiny of the trialists was consistently met. To then coach in another elite environment with an excellent group of players was equally fantastic, especially before departing to Spain to continue my professional development. Show less

    • Self-employed (sport & education)

      Sept 2016 - Jul 2017
      Freelance sports coach & english teacher

      During this academic year I moved to Spain to work as a Freelance Sports Coach & English Teacher.Los Alcazares, Region De Murcia, Spain

    • Volta sports (team volta limited)

      Dec 2016 - now
      Co-founder
    • Reading football club

      Aug 2017 - now
      Football coach
    • Bracknell town football club

      Jul 2020 - Jun 2022
      Head coach (u16s)

      Worked as a football coach for Bracknell Town U16s currently competing in the JPL One.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching english as foreign language

      The tefl academy
      Aug 2014
      View certificate certificate
    • Full uk driving licence

      Dvla
      Sept 2012
    • Fundamentals of movement

      Scuk
      Mar 2009
    • Equity in coaching

      Scuk
      Feb 2009
    • Safeguarding & protecting children

      Scuk
      Oct 2008
    • Bachelor's degree in sport psychology

      Bournemouth university
      Sept 2008
    • Fa youth module 1

      The football association
      Apr 2014
    • Fa youth module 3

      The football association
      Mar 2016
    • 1st4sport level 2 football coaching

      The football association
      Feb 2013
    • Fa youth module 2

      The football association
      Mar 2015