James Scott

Experience

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  Bensham Manor School

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2015

  Head of PE Department / PE Teacher

  • Head of PE Department - Sep 2013 - Jan 2015• PE Teacher - Sep 2011- August 2013____________________________________________________Key Achievements:✔ Solely designed and developed the entire PE teaching curriculum ✔ The school won an award for being the most successful school for sport in Surrey

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  AFC Wimbledon

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2015

  Head of First Team Performance Analysis & YDP Head Coach

  • Utilised post and pre-match and in-game analysis to aid the performance of the First Team• Produced the club’s full analysis curriculum and maintained a video library accessible to players• Oversaw a team of 6 interns in assisting with the gathering and interpretation of data• Established a partnership and close links with Kingston University • Did so to gain further insight into performance analysis, sport science and physiotherapy • Collaborated on the creation of an ongoing intern programme• Worked as part of a dynamic coaching team• Did so to design and implement a comprehensive coaching programme • Contributed to the delivery of coaching, match day arrangements and progress reviews• Co-ordinated weekly match day preparations for my given age group • This included team selection• Liaised with the multi-disciplinary team • Ensured players were given the necessary resources • This was in order to develop their technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills Show less

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  Crystal Palace Football Club

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2018

  Academy Coach

  • Led on the design, delivery and review of age appropriate coaching sessions • Co-ordinated weekly match day preparations• Liaised with the multi-disciplinary team • This included Sport Scientists, Talent ID staff, Goalkeeping Coaches and Performance Analysts • Did so to ensure the all rounded development of the team was catered for• Worked closely with players one-to-one and collectively • Identified strengths and areas of improvement• Provided a supportive environment where players could train and play to their potential • Held regular meetings with parents regarding player reviews • Set individual player targets Show less

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  Balham Football Club

  Jul 2015 - Nov 2018

  Head Coach

  • Recruited players for 1st team squad• Organised and implemented structured training sessions for the First Team squad • Led on match day targets• Led on match preparation training sessions for the First Team• Led on all pre and post-match video analysis sessions • Provided constructive feedback to individuals, units and full teams• Created and developed an innovative and forward thinking coaching curriculum • Led individual’s target development for the seasonKey Achievements:✔ Coached the First Team squad to 2 promotions in 3 seasons ✔ Winner of the London Senior Cup 2017/18 season Show less

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  Saint Francis Xavier (SFX) Sixth Form College

  Aug 2015 - now

  Sport Science Lecturer & Head of House

  Key Achievements:✔ Personally created the whole coaching curriculum for the St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College “Football Academy” course

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  Tonbridge Angels Football Club

  Nov 2018 - May 2022

  Assistant Manager

  • Lead training sessions based on the direction of the Manager• Lead on set piece organisation and pre and post-match analysis with the First Team • Liaise with the Manager and coaching staff on pre match game plan’s• Lead individual player development within squad• Support recruitment of squad both on permanent and loan deals when necessaryKey Achievements:✔Coached the team to promotion into the National League South via the playoff’s in 2018/19

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  Kingstonian FC

  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Assistant Manager
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  Kingston University

  Oct 2023 - now

  Guest Lecturer of Sports Analysis & Coaching
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  Crystal Palace Football Club

  Mar 2024 - now

  Academy Individual Player Coach

  Coaching players from U9-16 groups with particular focus on individual development within those groups

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  The Football Association

  May 2024 - now

  Football Coach Tutor

  Leading Coaches development on a variety of courses and CPD