Andrew Hadaway
Football Coach & Sports Coaching Graduate
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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.
Experience
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.
Education
BA (Hons) - Sports Coaching - Edge Hill University
BTEC - Sports Coaching & Development - St John Rigby College
GCSEs - Golborne High School