Daniel Hiddleston

Daniel Hiddleston

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Academy Operations Manager at Hibernian Football Club

  • Education

    • Trinity Academy

      2009 - 2015
      High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates N/A

      2012-2015• Higher (SCQF 6):- Physical Education - Design and Manufacture - Graphic Communication• National 5 (SCQF 5):- English - Mathematics • Intermediate 2 (SCQF 5):- Physical Education - Graphic Communication • Intermediate 1 (SCQF 4):- Art and Design • Standard Grade (SCQF 4):- Craft and Design - Modern Studies - French - Science

    • Abertay University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honours Sports Development and Coaching Distinction

      2019/20• Fourth Year (SCQF 10):- Sport Research Project - Student Negotiated Learning- Coach Education and Support- Sport for Development- Duty of Care2018/19• Third Year (SCQF 9):- Coaching and Learning- Work Placement- Managing Sport Policy and Development- Physical Activity and Health Promotion- Research Methods- Social Issues in Sport and Exercise2017/18:• Second Year (SCQF 8):- Psychology for Sport and… Show more 2019/20• Fourth Year (SCQF 10):- Sport Research Project - Student Negotiated Learning- Coach Education and Support- Sport for Development- Duty of Care2018/19• Third Year (SCQF 9):- Coaching and Learning- Work Placement- Managing Sport Policy and Development- Physical Activity and Health Promotion- Research Methods- Social Issues in Sport and Exercise2017/18:• Second Year (SCQF 8):- Psychology for Sport and Exercise- Biomechanics for Sport and Exercise - Physiology for Physical Activity & Health- Social Science of Physical Activity and Health - Work Placement- Starting a Business 2016/17• First Year (SCQF 7):- Social Science for Sport & Exercise- Physiology for Sport Exercise- Biomechanics for Physical Activity Health- Psychology of Exercise and Health- Fundamentals of Coaching- People, Planet, Profit Show less

    • Edinburgh College

      2015 - 2016
      Scottish Higher/Further Education Certificates

      2015/16• Higher (SCQF 6):- English• National Progression Award (SCQF 5, SCQF 6):- Exercise and Fitness Leadership

    • University of Stirling

      2020 - 2022
      Master of Science (MSc) Sport Performance Coaching Merit

      2021/22• Second Year (SCQF 11):- Coaching as Learning- Understanding Performers: Psychological Perspectives- Creating Engaging Practice- Applied Coaching Project2020/21• First Year (SCQF 11):- The Coaching Process - Coaching Concepts- Performance Analysis and Planning- Independent Study

  • Experience

    • Old Chain Pier

      Aug 2014 - Nov 2015
      Kitchen Porter

      • Clean dishes within a fast paced environment, whilst organising/coordinating priority dishes to be washed in order for the chefs job to be done with more ease. • Prepare small dishes and sides for the main meals, and work together with the chefs to meet deadlines of meals to go out to front of house staff.• Coordinate and stock take of goods to clarify what we had/needed for the coming week, and then report to full-time staff to be ordered.

    • Premier Activate

      Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
      School Partnerships Coach

      • Delivering football, fencing, basketball, and hockey sessions to children ages 5-to-7 years old.• Plan sessions for each session, which will be fun, engaging and allow participants to learn something new.• Work in partnership, and network with relevant school staff, and other key stakeholders to sustain and maintain a close relationship to get the best outcomes across all areas of the programme curriculum.

    • Le Monde Hotel

      Nov 2015 - Dec 2016

      • To provide a service of excellence to customers within the establishment, which included relevant Mixology and relevant hospitality training.• Have excellent knowledge of all products, from cocktails to information about each draught drink.• Support staff within all areas of the company, from the front of house, hotel reception work and staff rotas. • Support the Mixologists with whatever they needed, such as ice, change of kegs, more stock and more.• Collect glasses, clear and clean tables, whilst working at a fast pace to turn over dirty glasses into clean ones to ease the Mixologists working process/environment.• Stock take on relevant items, as well as organise deliveries of over £20,000 worth of stock and then report back to full-time staff.

      • Mixologist

        May 2016 - Dec 2016
      • Bar Support

        Nov 2015 - May 2016
    • Box Soccer Training

      Jan 2017 - Dec 2022

      • Support the Head of Development with coach educating novice and up-incoming coaches to work within the technical development programme, offering them practise support as they lead a session to players.• Coordinate the biggest Club Partnership for Box Soccer Training, which was Monifieth Athletic FC, implementing quality session to their youngest groups, girls programme and recreational sessions.• To establish the essential necessities when delivering the Box Soccer Programme, whilst delivering myself, or supporting the new coaches to the programme. Show less • Lead deliverer within all of Perth area, and various sessions with Dundee and Angus, whilst being responsible, and the point of contact for over 170 participants (ages 5-to-16 years old).• Maintenance of all communication, generaladministration and all social media channels, whilst using design software to market the company successfully, I increased the social media reach and interaction by 45%.• Deliver football sessions to a high standard, whilst fulfilling the Box Soccer Training standards and philosophy to progress young footballers and sustain an exciting and empowering environment for a variety of levelled players to participate in. Show less • Designing and delivering of coach education with the Tayside area every 3-to-6 months.• Support all part-time coaching staff (from ages 14-to-55 year old) in their development as youth football coaches, including consistent observation and assessment of their delivery.• Co-leading the coach recruitment and review process of new and existing coaches, which may consist of setting development plans for coaches and to look at an estimated forecast for their future plans both within and out with the industry. Show less

      • Coach Education Consultant

        Feb 2022 - Dec 2022
      • Player Development Coordinator

        Mar 2019 - Feb 2022
      • Coach Educator

        Aug 2018 - Feb 2022
      • Technical Development Coach

        Jan 2017 - Mar 2019
    • Dundee FC Community Trust

      Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
      Community Coach

      • Delivering football training sessions to a variety of different participants, ranging from 5-to-16-year-olds in the soccer schools’ programmes, but also walking football and football fans in training with 40-to-70-year-olds.• Making a lead contribution to the football programme content, utilising pre-existing knowledge to promote and market with more innovative thinking for these sessions, to enhance activity in different areas but also overall participation.• Manage voluntary staff and provide them with opportunities to learn within my sessions that can complement other areas of their lives, such as school, employment, education, and general interaction within society. Show less

    • Riverside West End Football Club

      Feb 2022 - Jan 2023
      Club Development Officer

      • Coordinate and steward the delivery of footballing operations within the football club, including liaison with other club committee members to enhance the development of the community football club. • Create and deliver the education of a coaching curriculum for coaches and develop players within it. Simultaneously act on the views of coaches and players in how they see the club developing.• Lead the recruitment of coaches, including Head of Programmes to influence the club philosophy and sessions curriculums implemented. Show less

    • Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action

      Feb 2022 - Dec 2022
      Communications Officer

      • Manage all social media channels for DVVA, including posting of voluntary sector vacancies, projects and relevant stories within the third sector, and work carried out by the variety of teams within DVVA. • Run press releases for various projects within the work of DVVA, whilst networking with third sector individuals, board members, managers and volunteers. • Manage, present and edit the TSI newsletter for Dundee, which informs relevant third sector parties of news, vacancies, funding opportunities and various volunteer opportunities that are out there within Dundee. Show less

    • Dundee United Football Club

      Feb 2022 - Jan 2024

      • Assist the Academy Director and key staff by providing administrative support, including tasks such as scheduling meetings and managing documentation. As well leading on the academy schedule for U8-U18, including liaison with key stakeholders, such as, parent and guardians, Scottish FA, Club Academy Scotland, SPFL, UEFA and FIFA.• Lead the registration process for Academy players, ensuring that all contracts and relevant documentation are completed accurately and in compliance with regulations.• Managing the scheduling, travel, accommodation, insurance, and expenses for trialist players, as well as coordinating travel for various Academy programmes. Show less

      • Academy Operations Manager

        Dec 2022 - Jan 2024
      • Foundation Phase Academy Coach

        Feb 2022 - Jan 2024
      • Academy Performance Analyst

        Feb 2022 - Feb 2023
    • Hibernian Football Club

      Jan 2024 - now

      • Developing and implementing a season-long activity calendar that encompasses training sessions, matches, tournaments, and other football-related events for a well-structured academy program.• Collaborating with the Football Operations department to optimise the academy's timetable and efficiently utilise facilities, coordinating practice schedules and match arrangements for various age groups and teams.• Managing match day commitments, overseeing logistics like travel arrangements, coaching assignments, and ensuring compliance with regulations from Scottish FA, Club Academy Scotland, UEFA, and FIFA. Show less

      • Academy Operations Manager

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Intermediate Phase Academy Coach

        Jan 2024 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level 2, Children’s Award

      Scottish Football Association
      Aug 2018
    • Full UK Driving License

      Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
      May 2021
    • Level 1.1, Early Touches

      Scottish Football Association
      Aug 2013
    • Level 3, Advanced Children’s License

      Scottish Football Association
      Jul 2023
    • National Sports First Aid

      Hampden Sports Clinic
      Oct 2022
    • Level 2, Community Sports Award

      Leadership Skills Foundation
      Jun 2014
    • Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)

      Disclosure Scotland
      Apr 2013
    • Level 1.2, Youth / Adult Coaching Certificate

      Scottish Football Association
      Jun 2020
    • Level 1.2, Coaching Young Footballers

      Scottish Football Association
      Nov 2013
    • Level 1.3, Coaching in the Game

      Scottish Football Association
      Apr 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Daniel Hiddleston
      Highest Grade Point Average (GPA) for Sports Development and Coaching 2019/20 - May 2020 Highest Grade Point Average for the degree programme - 4.25/4.5.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Blog Contributor

      Issued by Dyslexia Scotland on May 2021
      Dyslexia ScotlandAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • Mobro Fundraiser

      Issued by Movember on Nov 2018
      MovemberAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Issued by Abertay University on Aug 2021
      Abertay UniversityAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • Assistant Foundation Phase Coach

      Issued by Dundee United Football Club on Mar 2018
      Dundee United Football ClubAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • Student Ambassador

      Issued by Abertay University on Feb 2018
      Abertay UniversityAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • Assistant Community Coach

      Issued by Dundee FC Community Trust on Feb 2017
      Dundee FC Community TrustAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • Assistant Technical Development Coach

      Issued by Box Soccer Training on Nov 2016
      Box Soccer TrainingAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • ExCel Student Ambassador

      Issued by Leisure and Culture Dundee on Oct 2016
      Leisure and Culture DundeeAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • Assistant Community Coach

      Issued by Dundee United Community Trust on Sept 2016
      Dundee United Community TrustAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • Assistant Community Coach

      Issued by Hibernian Community Foundation on Aug 2016
      Hibernian Community FoundationAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • Junior School Football Coach

      Issued by The Edinburgh Academy on Sept 2015
      The Edinburgh AcademyAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • Assistant Youth Phase Coach

      Issued by The Spartans FC Youth on Sept 2013
      The Spartans FC YouthAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston
    • Sports Council Member - Trinity Academy

      Issued by The City of Edinburgh Council on Aug 2014
      The City of Edinburgh CouncilAssociated with Daniel Hiddleston