Tom Rotheroe

Commercially minded sports graduate and international-level athlete with a background across golf, hockey, cricket and tennis. Over the past three years, I have combined high-level competition with hands-on experience in event management, brand partnerships, team coaching and high-pressure operational environments. I am seeking this role where I can contribute from day one and develop a long-term career.

Head Coach — Men's 3rd–7th XIS - Oxford Brookes University & Oxford City Hockey Club

(2022-01 - 2026-01)

Planned and delivered structured training programmes across multiple men's teams at two clubs simultaneously over three years. Responsible for individual player development plans, tactical preparation and season planning — giving me direct, practical experience in talent identification and management. Coordinating across two organisations required clear communication with players, club officials and fellow coaches, and sharpened my ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships in a high-commitment environment.

Social Secretary - Oxford Brookes Hockey Club

(2025-01 - 2026-01)

Planned and delivered weekly social events for a club membership of over 400 students, managing budgets, logistics and venue coordination from concept through to execution. A core part of the role has involved building and maintaining commercial relationships with local businesses, venues and brands — negotiating sponsorship arrangements and securing partnerships. Operating at this scale has developed my skills in stakeholder management, commercial negotiation and delivering results under consistent pressure.

Hospitality Specialist - Off to Work

(2022-01 - 2023-01)

Worked across a range of premium venues and high-profile events, gaining exposure to operational management, workforce coordination and service delivery under pressure. The role reinforced my ability to adapt quickly across different environments and maintain a high standard of professionalism while meeting demanding operational expectations.

Work Experience — Sports Science Department - Exeter City Football Club

(2022-01 - 2022-01)

Embedded with the academy sports science team for one week, contributing directly to personal development planning for academy players and coaches. The placement offered a detailed view of how performance data, inter-departmental communication and athlete management combine to support player progression at a professional club.

Front of House - Pine Ridge Golf Club

(2021-01 - 2022-01)

Delivered front-of-house service at a busy private golf club, managing member and guest enquiries, resolving issues and maintaining consistently high service standards throughout.

BSc - Sport, Coaching & Physical Education - Oxford Brookes University (2023-01 - 2026-01)

A-Levels - Enterprise & Entrepreneurship, Physical Education, Business Studies - Sherborne School (2017-01 - 2022-01)