Lee Harrison
Football coach - Development officer
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About
Passionate and ambitious football coach with experience across semi-professional, academy, and educational environments. Currently U18s Manager and Head of Girls' Football at Leiston FC, leading player development pathways and shaping the club's youth structure. Graduate with a Pass in MSc Football Coaching and Analysis and a BSc (Hons) in Sports Performance and Coaching, combining deep tactical knowledge with practical, modern coaching experience.
Contributed to football education as a UCFB / GIS Panel Member, helping to refine and improve postgraduate sports programmes. Founder and Chairman of Samuels FC, demonstrating leadership through negotiating sponsorship contracts, managing budgets, and delivering sustainable community football. Seeking a full-time role in coaching and player development within a progressive club or organisation.
Experience
Boys U18s Manager & Head of Girls' Football at Leiston FC (2022-06 – Present)
- Manage U18s squad and support U23s / First Team at semi-professional level.
- Promoted from EJA coach to Head of Girls' Football, overseeing U13–U23 player pathways.
- Guided teams to U18 County Cup and Ipswich & Suffolk Girls' League titles.
- Designed long-term development structures aligning with club philosophy.
- Led talent-ID initiatives and coach development coordination.
- Worked closely with UEFA A/B-licensed coaches to elevate performance standards.
Head of Football at Inspire Charity (2024-05 – 2025-08)
- Directed youth football programmes and supervised coaching staff.
- Delivered holiday camps for ages 6–14 and oversaw student placements.
- Managed planning, safeguarding, and quality monitoring.
Football Coach at Kesgrave High School / Leiston Football Programme (2023-09 – Present)
- Coach for post-16 elite football group; designed sessions and analyses.
- Produced player reports and attended parent reviews.
Head of Football Development at Claydon Recreation Ground Committee (2024-06 – Present)
- Lead community football strategy, finance, and facility upgrades.
- Encourage youth participation and sustainability projects.
Cover Supervisor (PE) at 4Myschools (2023-10 – Present)
- Delivered over 40 days of PE and cross-subject cover within secondary schools.
- Developed transferable leadership and communication skills.
Casual Coach at Ipswich Town FC (2022-10 – 2023-10)
- Delivered 6–8 weekly sessions for U7–U15 Elite Development / Academy teams.
- Compiled player development reports and liaised with parents.
- Collaborated with UEFA Pro, A and B licensed coaches in a professional environment.
Founder, Chairman & Manager at Samuels FC (2020 – Present)
- Founded and manage senior men's team in the SIL — youngest chairman at 19.
- Lead operations, staffing, finances, and sponsorship contracts.
- Run two weekly sessions and manage weekend fixtures.
- Coordinate community partnerships and fundraising activities.
Education
MSc in Football Coaching & Analysis – UCFB Wembley / GIS Sport, University of East London (2023 – 2025)
BSc (Hons) in Sports Performance and Coaching – University of Essex (2020 – 2023)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport – Suffolk One College (2017 – 2020)
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Football – Suffolk One College (2017 – 2020)
GCSEs in General Education – Claydon High School (2012 – 2017)
