Taff Wadda

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA) graduate in (EXSS) Sports administration, and minor in sports psychology with experience in teaching, personal training, sales, coaching, event planning, sports administrative work, and sports broadcasting. Previous experience in leadership positions, analytical with an outgoing personality that works well in team environments due to my experience playing professional football and working in sales teams.

Excellent

Interpersonal communication and team player. Subject matter specialist on sports and education.

Sports presenter - Teledal tv

(2025-09)

Sports television program host, content creator that would analyse all sports topics locally and internationally. Leader of team that would film sporting events.

• Conduct research to analyze current team performances and results
• Create interview questions to ask players and coaches pre and post match

Sports Director - Gam Africa Institute for Leadership - The Gambia

(2025-04)

Part of Management Team; Responsible for management and administration of the Sports section.

• Design and develop Sports programme
• Provide Coaching and mentorship Support
• Worked with schools and professional sports teams

Youth Program coordinator - Hamilton Wanderers - New Zealand

(2024-07 - 2024-09)

Whilst playing for Hamilton Wanderers, provided oversight as an Program Director for youth teams from the Under 7 to Under 18 age groups.

• Helped organize and scheduled practices for all youth teams
• In charge of designing weekly training programs to be implemented by different coaches
• Leading weekly coaches meeting to analyze objective and concerns

Professional Footballer - Hamilton Wanderers, Spain FC Odisea - New Zealand, Spain

(2023-07 - 2024-09)

Played football for Hamilton Wanderers in New Zealand Premier Division and Spain FC Odisea in 4th Division. Played in both countries for short term with players from several different countries and coming together to try and execute game plans and work together to win games.

Travel Sales Specialist - Freedom Destinations - Hertford, United Kingdom

(2022-09 - 2023-03)

As a travel sales consultant at a holiday travel company specializing in the United States, excelled in phone-to-phone sales.

• Effectively communicated with customers, leveraging their preferences and needs to create tailored holiday packages
• Conducted research on various hotels, flights, and travel options
• Successfully sold customers on the holiday planned, leading to successful bookings

Coach/Teaching Fellow - St. Andrew's Prep School Barrington - USA

(2021-09 - 2022-06)

Coached the Varsity soccer team to regional New England Championship and Junior Varsity Basketball to an undefeated season. Dorm parent to boarding students aged 17-18.

• Implemented daily training plans, game strategy and tactics, and team bonding activities
• Planned and organized dorm activities for students to participate in on weekends
• Scheduled and monitored dormitory chores
• Responsible for all medical and personal troubles students would need
• Substitute teacher for numerous subjects and classes when teachers were absent
• Assisted the Athletic director with handling team projects and working on match scheduling

Administrative Intern - Tobacco Road FC Durham - USA

(2019-05 - 2021-07)

During tenure as an Administrative Intern at Tobacco Road FC Durham, USA, gained valuable insights into the behind-the-scenes administrative work of a Semi-Professional football club.

• Actively involved in social media marketing for the club
• Contributed to game day event planning, showcasing ability to handle multiple responsibilities

Event Management Intern - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Athletic Department - Chapel Hill, USA

(2020-05 - 2020-10)

Planned game day fan engagement activities for the 2020 (UNC) Women's soccer season.

• Part of a team that completed projects and webinars to help keep fans updated with the team and program during COVID-19
• Organized pre-match and half-time events for fall games

Private Personal Coach - Self-employed

(2020-11)

Organized and executed Individual private sessions for kids (ages 8+) with detailed technical and tactical drills designed to improve soccer skills and physical conditioning.

• Created and ran a social media page to market and showcase activities and drills

BSc - Sports Administration - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2020)

Bethel University (2016 - 2018)

St Andrews High School (2012 - 2016)

Rumsey Hall (2010 - 2012)

Brackenhale High School (2008 - 2010)

Fox Hill Primary School (2006 - 2008)

Marina International School (2002 - 2006)