Lee Harrison

Football coach - Development officer

Talent

IpswichMember since 12 May 2026

Player and youth development planningAdvanced session design and deliveryTeam and staff leadership in semi-professional settingsStrategic programme development and structure buildingSponsorship and contract negotiationPerformance analysis and data-driven planningExcellent communication and mentoringCommunity and stakeholder relationship building

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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)