Kieran Evans
Football Professional with UEFA B Licence and MSc in Football Coaching and Analysis
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About
A highly motivated football professional, holding a UEFA B Licence and an MSc in Football Coaching and Analysis. With over 12 years of coaching experience, from academy to first-team, with a proven track record in talent identification and performance analysis. Expertise in data-driven analysis, player development, and scouting for a professional academy (Portsmouth FC). Eager to apply this dual skillset to a progressive role.
Experience
U15 JPL & Select (Academy) Manager - Farnham Town FC
(2024-06)
- Manage the U15 JPL and Select squads for the 2025/26 season.
- Previously managed the U14 team during the 2024/25 season.
Academy Scout, Assistant Academy Coach - Portsmouth FC
(2023-01)
- Identify, evaluate, and report on players with potential to join the academy.
- Assess players based on club-specific philosophy at matches, training, and tournaments.
- Provide comprehensive scouting reports highlighting strengths, improvement and potential.
- Assisting the Foundation Phase Lead Coach with fixtures
Head of Development Coach - U13 - Fleet Town Youth FC
(2023-08 - 2025-05)
Coach - Man V Fat
(2022-03 - 2023-08)
Coach (First Team), U18 Manager & Goalkeeping Coach - Ash United FC
(2018-01 - 2021-12)
- Oversaw all first-team goalkeeping coaching and development.
- Coached the First Team, focusing on match preparation and tactical skills.
First Team Coach - Rushmoor Community FC Women
(2019-06 - 2020-07)
- Coached the women's first team, contributing to session planning, tactical development, and match preparation.
Women's Team Coach (U18) - Farnborough Sixth Form
(2018-09 - 2019-05)
- Guided Women's U18 team to national quarterfinals of the National Cup for the first time.
Head of Development (Boys & Girls) - Fleet Spurs Youth FC
(2014-06 - 2019-05)
- Pioneered and progressed the club's girls' football programme.
- Designed and implemented the development programme for U6/U7 grassroots football.
Men's 3rd Team Coach & Women's First Team Coach - Farnborough Sixth Form
(2013-01 - 2019-12)
Long-term role included in Additional Coaching & Development Experience (2013 - 2019)
Manager U11-15 - Cove Youth FC
(2013-01 - 2019-12)
Long-term role included in Additional Coaching & Development Experience (2013 - 2019)
Development Coach U7-9 - Farnborough Youth FC
(2013-01 - 2019-12)
Long-term role included in Additional Coaching & Development Experience (2013 - 2019)
Coach U10-11 - Hartley Witney FC
(2013-01 - 2019-12)
Long-term role included in Additional Coaching & Development Experience (2013 - 2019)
Assistant Manager of Operations - SCL FC
(2013-01 - 2019-12)
Long-term role included in Additional Coaching & Development Experience (2013 - 2019)
Director - Evans Sports Group Limited (ESG)
(2025-01)
- Direct a sports group that oversees all operations and branding for K2D Coaching and miniLEAGUES, while also providing career guidance and pathway support to players in non-league (Steps 4-7)
- K2D Coaching: Deliver 1-1, small group, and emergency team coaching.
- miniLEAGUES: Provide small-sided football leagues for children aged 7-16, bridging the gap for players without an FA-affiliated club team or those seeking extra game time.
Owner - DMsport
(2015-08 - 2024-10)
- Founded and ran a non-profit business supporting local football clubs by providing coaching and organising activities for children with additional needs.
- Established in response to the challenges faced by children with autism, offering them opportunities in football.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - St Peter's Junior School
(2019-09 - 2020-10)
- Delivered Physical Education (PE) to seven classes twice a week, improving the school's PE curriculum.
- Covered PPA lessons, delivering core subjects including Maths, English, and Science.
Primary Education Tutor & Regional Support Officer - Soccer Coaching Limited
(2013-01 - 2019-12)
- Managed day-to-day operations of holiday camps, overseeing up to 116 children per day.
- Delivered a variety of extracurricular activities, including PPA/PE lessons and after-school clubs.
- Supported regional operations by assisting with new contracts and managing staff rotas.
Education
MSc - Football Coaching and Analysis - UCFB GIS (2023-01 - 2024-12)
BA(Hons) - Football Coaching and Performance - UCFB Etihad (2020-01 - 2023-12)
Tomlinscote Sixth Form (2013-01 - 2015-12)
The Wavell School (2007-01 - 2012-12)
