Dave Conlon

Dave Conlon

Assistant Football in the Community Officer

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  • About me

    Coach, Educator and Mentor. (UEFA A Licence, MsC Sports Performance Coaching)

  • Education

    • Aquinas College

      1996 - 1998
      A Levels

      Activities and Societies: Studied Business Studies, Maths and Geography.

    • University of Liverpool

      2023 - 2024
      LMA Diploma in Football Managment Football managment

      The LMA Institute of Leadership and High Performance offers a formal qualification - a Diploma in Football Management, academically accredited by the University of Liverpool.The programme has been built after an extensive period of research and analysis across the professional game into the complexities and challenges faced by those who choose to build a career in football management and coaching.It is delivered on a modular basis, combining two residential summer school’s and… Show more The LMA Institute of Leadership and High Performance offers a formal qualification - a Diploma in Football Management, academically accredited by the University of Liverpool.The programme has been built after an extensive period of research and analysis across the professional game into the complexities and challenges faced by those who choose to build a career in football management and coaching.It is delivered on a modular basis, combining two residential summer school’s and seven one-day workshops during the course of the year.Assessment is via assignments, group work and presentations.Accredited by the University of Liverpool, this one-year, vocationally relevant course provides a bridge between the game's coaching qualifications and the realities of management in the modern game. Show less

    • University of Central Lancashire

      2004 - 2006
      PGCE (16+) Physical Education and Sport
    • The Manchester Metropolitan University

      1998 - 2001
      BA (Hons) Sport and Business Management
    • Stockport School

      1991 - 1996
      GCSE's

      9 GCSE's A* to C

    • University of Stirling

      2020 - 2022
      Master of Science Sport Performance Coaching Merit

      2 year, distance learning. Units were: The Coaching Process, Coaching Concepts, Independent Study, Performance Analysis & Planning, Coaching as Learning, Understanding Performers Psychological Perspectives, Physical Preparation for Performance and Applied Coaching Project (high performance culture)

  • Experience

    • MACCLESFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB,LIMITED

      May 2001 - Feb 2004
      Assistant Football in the Community Officer

      Assistant Community Officer - coaching in local schools and developed a 'Academy' to work pre/under the Centre of Excellence.

    • Stockport County FC

      Aug 2002 - Jul 2006
      Football Coach (Centre of Excellence)

      Football Coach for different age groups (ranged from U12 to U16)

    • Aquinas College (Stockport)

      Feb 2004 - Aug 2020
      Physical Education Teacher

      Teach A Level PE, Vocational Sport. Head of Football (2x National Champions)

    • The Football Association

      Sept 2005 - now
      Affiliate Tutor

      Tutor FA Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 (UEFA B Licence) courses.

    • Cheshire FA

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2018
      IQA (Internal Quality Assurance)

      Internal Quality Assurance for Coach Education courses.

    • Stockport County FC

      Nov 2013 - May 2015
      1st Team Coach

      1st team coach (Manager - Alan Lord)

    • Stockport County FC

      Jan 2016 - now
      Assistant Manager (PT) FT from July 2020

      Conference North - Champions 2018/19National League - Champions 2021/22EFL 2 - Champions 2023/24

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BAWLA Instructors Award

      BAWLA
      May 2004
    • First Aid at Work

      First Aid Central Training Services
      Jul 2016
    • FA Coach Mentor

      The Football Association
      Aug 2014
    • Basic First Aid For Sport

      The Football Association
      Sept 2014
    • UEFA A Licence

      UEFA
      Sept 2013
    • FA Youth Awards (Module 1, 2 and 3)

      The Football Association
      Apr 2017
    • FA Tutor (deliver FA Level 1, 2 and 3 - UEFA B Licence)

      The Football Association
      Oct 2005
    • FA Youth Coaches Coaching

      The Football Association
      Jul 2003
    • FA Fitness Trainers Award

      The Football Association
      Sept 2004
    • Leadership and Management Course

      Aquinas College (Stockport)
      Jul 2015