Ben Qualtrough

Experience

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  Manchester United Soccer Schools

  May 2008 - Sept 2010

  Football Coach

  Spent two summers with Manchester United Soccer Schools as a coach on the Residential Courses held at Denstone College and Myserscough College.Predominantly coached the U14 and U16 age groups, preparing and delivering sessions in line with the 'Manchester United Philosophy' of developing the whole player, attending to the physical and mental development alongside the technical and tactical.

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  Derby County Football Club Academy

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2010

  Football Coach

  I spent two years, whilst at University, as a part-time coach at DCFC. My first season was spent predominantly as an Assistant to Kevin Nicholson with the Under 11's, however throughout that period spent time working with a large number of the other age groups within the Academy, and finished the season with two weeks as an assistant with the U16's and U18's.The following season I was made Head Coach of the U9's, whilst also playing a major role in the U7 and U8 Development Groups that were to later join the Academy system. Show less

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  Isle of Man Football Association

  Oct 2012 - now

  Football Coach

  I am currently the Head Coach of the Under 18's Centre of Excellence group. Within my role I am required to plan, deliver and evaluate individual sessions that compliment our long term strategy for performance, incorporating the technical, tactical, physical and mental development of the players.

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  The Football Association

  Jun 2013 - now

  The FA Skills is a unique football coaching programme that gives 5-11s of all abilities the opportunity to get active, learn new football skills and enjoy the game. We’ve been providing high quality football coaching courses for children since 2007 and have to date provided over 3 million child places on the programme, aiming to reach 4.7 million children by 2014.FA Skills is a nationwide initiative run by The Football Association and funded by Sport England. We provide after-school football coaching, holiday football coaching, support for charter standard football clubs and we also work within primary schools providing specialist football coaching. Our aim is to develop better and more technically gifted football players but also to give every child the opportunity to be the best that they can be. The FA Skills is based on a unique FA coaching model that helps boys and girls of all abilities to grow, develop their skills and to reach their potential. The FA four corner model encompasses four key attributes that are vital for any developing young footballer: Physical, Technical, Psychological and Social elements, helping children to develop more than just their football skills – we’ll help them to gain confidence, build self-esteem, learn to work as team and improve their decision making.Your child can take part in The FA Skills programme through their primary school or by signing up to take part in our regular after school Skills Centres and free holiday football coaching sessions. Show less

  • FA Coach Mentor

    Aug 2018 - now

  • Affiliate Tutor

    Feb 2016 - now

  • FA Skills Coach

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2018
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  Rushen United Football Club

  Jun 2014 - May 2015

  First Team Manager

  I am currently the Men's First Team Manager of grass roots club Rushen United Football Club.

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  The iCue Football Academy Limited

  Oct 2016 - now

  Director and Head Coach

  OUR MISSIONThe iCue Academy was launched on the Isle of Man in 2016, with the mission of creating a pathway in football for children of all abilities, aged from 2 to 16. Through a variety of different sessions, we aim to ensure that children can access football appropriate to them – be that a fun introduction to the game, a place they can play with friends, somewhere they can receive support to improve their skills, or a competitive environment in which they can become the best player they can! As well as providing a variety of session options to children of all ages, we run community events to raise funds for local charities on the Island and deliver a Coach Development Program, which provides an introduction to coaching for local youngsters and ongoing mentoring and support opportunities.OUR VALUESConnecting – As people we actively develop connections with one another, to share our values and ideas. As footballers we develop a deep connection with the ball and as a company we seek a connection with the local communityUnderstanding – As people we aim to understand one another, the impact we can have, respecting our differences and individual strengths. As footballers we try to understand the game and become independant yet collaborative thinkers. As a company we try to understand you and your needs, so we can continue to provide the most positive experience to all our members.Evolving – As people, footballers and a company we must look to continually adapt, grow and develop. There are opportunities to learn and improve individually and collective every day, if we’re open minded and willing. Show less

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  Corinthians FC

  Jul 2017 - now

  Lead Coach, Men's First Team

  Lead a team of coaching staff who report to the first team Manager of Senior Men's Team, Corinthians FC. We have a young squad of players who wish to achieve success as a team but also develop themselves individually into Seniors Representative teams. This means we need to deliver sessions that not only create an understanding of how we want the team to play, but also improve individuals technically, physically and psychologically. A fantastic challenge!