Darren Cheesman

Experience

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  Gryphon UK

  Sept 2006 - May 2007

  Sales and Marketing Executive
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  Datamonitor

  May 2007 - Mar 2009

  Head of EMEA Sales
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  YouGov

  Apr 2009 - Jun 2011

  Director of Business Development
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  England Hockey Ltd

  May 2010 - Jul 2014

  Athlete
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  PATH TO Excellence

  May 2011 - now

  Strategist, Coach & Trainer

  I remember sitting down a few years ago and promising myself that "To the best of my ability, I will be a benefit to every person and situation I come in contact with". This promise became my Personal Mission Statement, and my business was born.I have now worked with thousands of people from every continent except Antarctica, with the sole aim of supporting them to achieve the results they consider to be dreams. Elite athletes have managed to achieve PBs, students have managed to 'over-achieve' in their exams, departments of my corporate clients have managed to increase their revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee job satisfaction... all after going through one of my programmes or working with me 1 on 1. My passion is having fun and an amazing time with my clients, and then seeing them with their result; a lasting result. My promise is that they get that result or their money back. If my client doesn't benefit, neither should I. Before getting in contact with me about potential work, please know that I only work with people that are serious about achieveing results - If that's you, get in touch and we can start on the path to your success. Show less

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  O2 (Telefónica UK)

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Retail UK - Project Manager

    Jun 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Success & Excellence Coach and Trainer

    Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
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  DKH Legacy Trust

  Sept 2011 - Jul 2015

  Lead Athlete Mentor
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  International Hockey Federation (FIH)

  Jan 2015 - now

  Learning and Development: Trainer

  The FIH, as hockey’s World Governing Body deliver educational programmes and projects globally with the aim of growing the game. My role as Trainer has allowed me to design and deliver Coach Education products globally, both face to face and virtually.The COVID-19 pandemic created a huge opportunity for us to reach out to coaches worldwide and offer them support in their coaching expertise, and bring them together. As a result of the success, I’m proud that the work we designed, implemented, and delivered in that period is now an integral part of the FIH’s strategy in their learning portfolio for coaches, trainers, umpires and officials moving forwards. Show less

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  England and Great Britain Hockey

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  Talent Development Coach (NAGS)
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  Haileybury UK

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2018

  Director of Hockey
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  Arsenal F.C

  Nov 2015 - now

  Official Ambassador
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  Royal Belgian Hockey Association

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2021

  Talent and Performance Coach
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  European Hockey Federation

  Apr 2018 - now

  Coach Trainer and Educator

  As one of Euro Hockey Federation’s Coach Educators, my role is to support the learning and development of hockey coaches across Europe through a variety of programmes. Having a clear understanding of the variety of cultures, environments, and expertise of our coaching network allows me to ensure the EHF philosophy, values, and competency requirements are delivered in training methods and styles that feel tailored for each individual.

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  Royal Wellington Tennis Hockey Club

  Jun 2018 - May 2019

  Assistant Coach - Dames 1
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  Jackie Lee Antwerp

  Jun 2018 - Feb 2024

  Model
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  Waterloo Ducks Hockey Club ASBL

  May 2019 - May 2020

  Head Coach - Dames 1
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  Larensche Mixed Hockey Club

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

  Dames 1 Head Coach
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  Berliner Hockey-Club E.V.

  Jun 2022 - May 2024

  1. Herren Head Coach
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  Deutscher Hockey-Bund e.V. (DHB)

  Oct 2022 - now

  Bundestrainer

  Having previously worked in the Coaching Staff supporting the U21 (and briefly the U18 Boys), and delivering the Berlin based Stützpunkt Training for Boys and Girls Line U16 - Seniors, I now take my place in the Women's line, joining the U18 Girls as Co-Head Coach.

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  KTHC Rot-Weiss-Köln Tennis- und Hockeyclub Tennisclubhaus

  May 2024 - now

  1.Herren Head Coach