Gary Challinor

A graduate in teaching and a master's in physical education that has over 10 years' experience educating and developing children and young people.

Throughout early career, used knowledge and experience from playing background to help guide and support children with variety of abilities to improve and perform to higher standard. More recently, managed large teams and projects to a high standard to ensure programs achieved high levels of success, growth and development both in quality and commercially.

Qualifications and experience to date have enabled development of wide and varied skill set, as well as excellent understanding of player and student development. A passion for teaching and learning with a holistic approach to education, always aspiring to develop myself and those around. In recent years, transferring those skills to leading large teams and supporting the development and performances of those within.

A well as being organised and professional, having growth mindset has enhanced ability to take on many new challenges successfully during post-graduate career. A desire to continue learning new skills and challenge own ability and enjoy working in an environment and with colleagues who can further support learning and development both personally and professionally.

Ability to lead and communicate effectively makes for a very strong asset for any team, in any setting.

• UEFA A Coaching License (Currently obtaining)
• UEFA B Coaching License
• FA Youth Award
• Level 3 Safeguarding
• FA Talent Identification, Scouting & Psychology Level 1
• Scottish FA Emotional Wellbeing
• LMA Creating a Culture of Excellence
• Emergency First Aid