Adam Thornton

Mobile Number - 07429393972

Email Address - kruuadam@gmail.com

I consider myself very able and experienced from my work in primary schools and in sports coaching. I am currently looking for coaching or scouting opportunities within the UK or abroad. I am reliable, patient and knowledgeable.

Village Special Needs School, Pattaya, Thailand – April 2014 – December 2014

I taught various subjects to special needs students. (Reference available).

Bhadungsit Pittaya School, Bangkok, Thailand – May 2013 – March 2014

I worked as an English EFL teacher, teaching 5 – 9 year olds. (Reference available).

Guy Mascolo Football Charity, London UK – September 2011 – March 2013

I worked as a football coach for one and a half years, coaching children in the local schools. I also assisted the club and the charity with fundraising and administration tasks. I currently volunteer for them promoting the football club / football charity through social media sites and keeping there FA Charter Standard paperwork up to date. (References available)

Football Coaching Qualifications

FA Safeguarding Children Course (2011)FA First Aid Course (2011)FA Welfare Officer Course (2010)FA Youth Award - Module 3 (Attended) (2010)FA Youth Award – Module 1 and Module 2 (2009)FA Child Protection Course (2009)FA Coaching Certificate – Level 2 (2008)Premier Skills Coaching Award (John Cartwright) – Level 2 (2007)FA Coaching Disabled Footballers (2005)FA Psychology Award (2004)FA Tops Education Course (2004)

Football Coaching Experience

2009 - 2013 I worked as a youth coach with Bedhead FC assisting their sides with coaching and match day administration.

2008 - 2013 I worked as a scout for Fulham Football Club.2008 - 2014 I did the administration work for Chelham United FC.2008 - 2010 I arranged fixtures for Fulham FCs under 7s and under 8s sides.2007 - 2009 I worked at Fulham FC Talent Centres as a cover coach.2006 - 2008 I formed and coached a local side Chelham United FC (u8s-u11s).2006 - 2007 I assisted in coaching the Corinthian Casuals FC Ladies Side.2004 - 2011 I worked at a primary school, involved in coaching all age groups.2005 - 2010 I coached the Special Olympics Adult Learning Disability Side.

2004 - 2007 I worked for Fulham Football Club FITC scheme.2004 - 2005 I worked for the well renowned Coerver Coaching in South West London.2002 - 2005 I coached the under 8s – under 10s for a local grassroots side.2002 - 2005 I worked as a coach at the Westway Sports Centre (u6s - u13s).1999 - 2002 I coached – under 10, under 12 and under 16 grassroots players.1994 - 1999 I coached and ran a team for 5 years, u10 – u14 (AC Chelsea).1988 - 1994 I coached the u10 & u14 year old sides at Chelsea Boys Club.

Sports Qualifications

First Funs Course – 3 year olds til 7 year olds movement course (2012)Start to Move Course – 4 year olds til 7 year olds movement course (2012)Sports Coach UK Inclusion Course (2011)SENMOVE – PE and Movement award – Foundation Level (2010)Goalball Leaders Award (2010)Sports Coach UK – Coaching Disabled People in Sport Workshop (2010)Sports Coach UK – Positive Behaviour Management in Sport (2010)SAQ Early Development Movement Award Course (2010)First Aid at Work Refresher Course (2009)Yogakids one day course (2008)Foundation Certificate in Exercise Studies – Level 1 (2005)Certificate in Instructing Health Related Exercise for Children – Level 2 (2005)Community Sports Leaders Award (2004)SAQ P Award (2004)

I have had a lot of experience mainly watching Fulham FC academy age groups train. I have also travelled to Ireland and Holland a few times to watch different age groups at PSV Eindhoven Football Club and various grassroots clubs. In Easter 2010 I was involved in the Bedhead FC club trip to Italy, coaching a side that played against an AC Milan academy side. I was a member of the Coerver Coaches Association for over 15 years. I am currently a member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club and the Surrey Coaches Association.

I consider myself very able and experienced in football coaching and administration, working with many different groups and abilities. I am knowledgeable and have a vast collection of DVDs and football related material.

I have made successful funding applications for the school where I worked and also the football clubs I have worked for. I was a Club Welfare Officer for Bedhead FC and I made sure that all the coaches had CRB checks and that child protection procedures were in place. Whilst doing this I also made sure the coaches had coaching qualifications and that there first aid certificate was up to date. In November 2012 I was awarded the London FA Club Welfare Officer of the year.

I have also submitted successful club and school development plans to the FA, which resulted in the school and Bedhead FC gaining Charter Standard status. I paid a big part in Bedhead FC being awarded Charter Standard Community Club status and them winning FA Charter Standard Community Club of the year 2013.