Andrew Hadaway

20-year-old postgraduate student at Edge Hill University with a degree in Sports Coaching. Confident, motivated, and forward-thinking football coach with 5 years of part-time coaching experience working with all ages from 2 to 23 years old. Experienced in managing and developing players from grassroots to academy level.

Specialise in delivering high-quality, engaging sessions that support technical development, tactical understanding, and team cohesion. Strengths include organisation, leadership, communication, and session design, enabling effective team management both in training and on matchdays.

Manager - Warrington Rylands U21s

(2024-09)

Part time voluntary role. Progressed from assistant coach to manager in January 2025.

• Lead all training sessions for a squad of 16–20 players, delivering high-intensity, principle-based coaching.
• Manage matchday operations including warm-ups, tactical preparation, and in-game coaching.
• Rebuilt the squad mid-season, integrating new players and designing sessions to accelerate team chemistry.
• Designed and delivered a structured 6-week pre-season programme focusing on fitness, fundamentals, and season objectives.
• Maintain communication with the first-team manager regarding player progression and potential call-ups.
• Managed a squad of 23 players, starting the season with a 9-game unbeaten run and reaching 2 quarter-finals in the second season.

Head Coach - Pro Football Academy - Bolton

(2025-04)

Part time role. Head Coach at multiple UK venues; currently lead the Bolton centre with 150+ players, one of the largest nationally.

• Successfully launched the Wigan venue, growing it from 0 to 50+ players in six months.
• Organise and support coaching teams to ensure high-quality, enjoyable, and development-focused sessions.
• Deliver clear, structured coaching sessions with strong communication and player engagement.
• Manage safeguarding responsibilities including safe dismissals and smooth session transitions.
• Recommended for a Regional Manager role, selected from over 200 coaches.

Football Coach - JN Sports

(2023-02 - 2024-09)

Part time role. Coached across development classes for over 70 teams, including Junior Premier League squads. Worked approximately 15 hours per week alongside university studies.

• Delivered sessions for children aged 3–14, including 1:1 coaching and high-standard Saturday league fixtures.
• Led five teams (U7–U11) in weekend leagues, providing in-game coaching and tactical support.
• Achieved success with the U11 team, winning a Junior Premier League title in the first season under my coaching.

Football & Sports Coach - Active Soccer

(2021-05 - 2023-02)

Part time role.

• Delivered football and multi-sport sessions during school holiday camps for children aged 4–11.
• Progressed from team member to lead coach, taking responsibility for session delivery, safety, and player enjoyment.
• Developed early experience in group management, planning sessions, and supporting young players' development.

BA (Hons) - Sports Coaching - Edge Hill University

BTEC - Sports Coaching & Development - St John Rigby College

GCSEs - Golborne High School