Matthew Calvert
Porirua,WGN
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic head Football Coach focused on developing talented players for all positions. Skilled in selecting coaching staff, evaluating players and managing rigorous practice schedules to prepare for challenging games. Excellent team leader with 12 years coaching experience in the game. Proven history of coaching successful teams with innovative approaches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Player/Coach
Ole Football Academy
11.2023 - Current
- - Fulltime Player/coach for Ole Academy/Western Suburbs
- - Goalkeeper for Western Suburbs competing in the NZF Central National League
- - Reserve Team Head Coach for Western Suburbs competing in the Capital Football League 1
- - Head Of Goalkeeping for Ole Academy. Leading training sessions from the first team, youth teams, and foundation groups
- - Head Of community engagement and programs in the Porirua region
New Zealand Football Coach Educator
New Zealand Football
12.2022 - Current
- Supporting coaches working towards their NZF C License coaching qualification.
- Leading C License Coaching Courses as a Coach Educator
- Reviewing, Marking, and Providing feedback on C license Assessment Videos
- Supported 6 coaches to achieve their C license in my first year of being an educator
Central Football Whanganui Community Development Officer
Central Football
01.2018 - 11.2023
- The role was to Lead the development of all football programs within the Whanganui region
- Sole charge of running the football programs in the region such as Junior framework, coaching courses, Elite and Community products.
- Implemented "girls only" football into junior football, increasing playing participants by 30%
- Overseeing Federation Talent Centres Youth Teams competing against other Federations
- Lead Head Coach for Central Football in years 2018.2019 and 2020 at the New Zealand National Age Group Tournaments
Player/Head Football Coach, First Team
Whanganui Athletic
01.2016 - 11.2023
- First Team player and captain from 2017-2023 accumulating 137 appearances
- Player/head coach for the first team. Central Federation League champions season 2022
- Men's Central Federation League Cup Winners 2023
- Created united playing culture with both first and reserve team
- Implemented a youth development program to help the progression of youth players coming through the club
National Woman's Head Coach Central Football
Central Football
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Head coach of the Central Football national woman's team that competed in the NZF Woman's National league
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
- Enhanced game-day strategies by conducting thorough opponent analysis and scouting reports.
- Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw 4 coaches.
- Developed athletes'' performance through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
Arsenal Soccer Schools – Lead Coach
Arsenal
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Working in Spain delivering sessions to Spanish kids from ages 4-to16
- Assistant Coach in the first year, assisting Head of Coaching with session delivery.
- Appointed Head of Coaching in 2015.
Kendal CDS Development Centre- Youth Coach
Kendal Town
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked for Kendal Town FC Development Centre with the aim of looking to get young players from Cumbria into professional clubs
- Worked fully with the under 12's team for 2 years playing games against Manchester City, Sunderland, Rochdale, and other reputable Development Centres
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Goalkeeper Coach
Lancaster and Morecambe College
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Worked with the youth team squad of Morecambe Football Club during the week.
- Developed strong relationships with players, fostering a supportive environment that facilitated skill development and growth.
- Leading the goalkeeper sessions along with assisting other coaches with the outfielders
- Working closely as assistant manager during my final year with the under-17 squad, taking them for training sessions and match days.
Goalkeeper/Outfield Coach
Morecambe Football Club- Elite Development Centre
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Working with 12–16-year-olds and taking them for friendly games against other centres and taking them for tournaments around the country.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic goalkeeper drills and training sessions.
Education
Sports Coaching Degree -
Blackburn College
Blackburn 05.2015
NZF Community Coach Developer Level 1 Award -
New Zealand Football
New Zealand Football01.2023
OFC B License Coaching Award - Football Coaching
New Zealand Football
New Zealand Football01.2023
NZF Goalkeeper Coaching award level 1 -
New Zealand Football
Capital Football01.2019
Skills
- Video analysis
- Goalkeeper Technique
- Verbal and written communication
- Motivational leadership style
- Staff Development
- Team Bonding
- Practice Planning and Management
- Team Training
- Training and coaching
- Team Management
- Recruiting
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/12/93
Timeline
Player/Coach
Ole Football Academy
11.2023 - Current
New Zealand Football Coach Educator
New Zealand Football
12.2022 - Current
National Woman's Head Coach Central Football
Central Football
01.2021 - 01.2022
Central Football Whanganui Community Development Officer
Central Football
01.2018 - 11.2023
Player/Head Football Coach, First Team
Whanganui Athletic
01.2016 - 11.2023
Arsenal Soccer Schools – Lead Coach
Arsenal
01.2013 - 01.2015
Kendal CDS Development Centre- Youth Coach
Kendal Town
01.2013 - 01.2014
Goalkeeper Coach
Lancaster and Morecambe College
01.2012 - 01.2014
Goalkeeper/Outfield Coach
Morecambe Football Club- Elite Development Centre
01.2011 - 01.2012
Sports Coaching Degree -
Blackburn College
NZF Community Coach Developer Level 1 Award -
New Zealand Football
OFC B License Coaching Award - Football Coaching
New Zealand Football
NZF Goalkeeper Coaching award level 1 -
New Zealand Football
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