Nick Spooner

Experience

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  Various Clubs

  Jan 1987 - Jan 2001

  Professional Football Player

  • Charleston Battery, USA: 56 Appearances, 1 Goal, 1999 - 2001• Bolton Wanderers FC: 23 Appearances, 1 Goal, 1987 - 1999________________________________________________________________________Key Achievements: ✔ Appointed club captain of Charleston Battery

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  Bolton Wanderers Football Club

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  • Planned and led first team training sessions• Did so in conjunction with other coaching staff, for league and cup campaigns• Devised, designed and deliver training sessions • Utilised technical and tactical periodisation• Responsible for opposition and individual player analysis• Highlighted tactical and technical attributes of opponents and players and playing style• Delivered findings to the first team squad• Organised national and international training camps • Supervised Academy squad within these• Supported the Head Coach with media obligations • Represented the club in a professional manner Show less • Led the development of the U11 squad and implemented a coaching programme • Enhanced the progression of individual players key technical skills for U9 to U11 squads• Designed and developed individual player technical periodisation-coaching model • Utilised progressive training system, in line with age specific learning characteristics• Assisted in the development of objective player tracking system • Did so to assess and monitor player progression• Developed key performance indicators within the player tracking system• Contributed to the development of Academy coaches• Did so in line with FA National Coaching Programmes• Held regular meetings with the players and their parents to discuss their development• Set future learning goals Show less

  • Interim First Team Coach

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Assistant Academy Manager

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
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  Hyde United Football Club

  Feb 2022 - now

  First Team Manager

  Professional Development Phase (PDP) Head Coach: 2016 - 2021• Managed and drove the performance and development of the PDP squad (U18) • Did so through tailored coaching in line with Bolton Wanderers FC philosophy• Implemented player development programme • Ensured this was in line with Premier League Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)• Designed and deliver individual player development plans• Utilised age specific learning characteristics • Ensured the continuation of football education for the squad • Did so through the development and delivery of technical and tactical periodisation methods• Integrated training and competition schedules into the Performance Programme• Proactively supported players along the development pathway • Facilitated their progression into first team environment• Liaised with First Team Head Coach, regarding the progression and development of players• Led on all match day operations, including selections, game analysis and match tactics• Contributed to player recruitment and talent identification processes• Led coach education processes and the development of young coaches • Did so by organising and implementing coaching workshops and events• Ensured these were in line the Football Association’s National Coaching ProgrammesInterim First Team Head Coach: Aug 2019• Placed in interim charge of the first team for two games • This was following the resignation of Phil Parkinson in August 2019• Took charge of EFL League One game and cup encounter, drawing both matches• Planned, prepared and delivered structured coaching sessions to first team squad• Displayed a professional and diplomatic image when representing the club across all media Key Achievements:✔ Set club record for selecting the youngest team in the club’s history ✔ This was while acting as Interim First Team Manager Show less