2016Football Periodisation Basic CourseWorld Football Academy

2015Coerver Youth Diploma 1Coerver Coaching

2015Level 2 Talent ID in FootballThe PFSA

2015Football Business Fundamentals Johan Cruyff Institute

2015

2015

2011

FA Youth Modules 1, 2 & 3

FA Emergency First Aid

FA Licensed Coaches Member

TBC

2013

2015

UEFA B License

FA Level 1 & 2 Coaching

FA Level 1 & 2 Goalkeeping

FOOTBALL SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS

BTEC National DiplomaInformation Technology

GCSEʼsIncluding Maths, English & Science

Merit/Merit/Pass

8 x A-C Grades

Abingdon & Witney College (2007 – 2010)

Carterton Community College (2002 – 2007)

Vocational honours degree with a holistic approach to education in football, the distance learning format allows the candidate to combine practical application of coaching methods

within a working environment whilst developing a wider understanding of subject areas such as data analysis, sports science, conditioning for football and applied psychology.

Anglia Ruskin University

The Football Association

BSc (Hons) Coaching for Performance in Football 2015-2018

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Focused and highly ambitious individual with a wealth of knowledge and experience in football gained within formal academic environments in the UK as well as practical coach implementation in placements across Continental Europe, North America, The Middle East and South East Asia.

Strong and effective communicator, renowned for the ability to instil trust and respect within a group as well as building strong rapport with players and coaching staff on an individual basis.

In addition to the coaching elements - leadership, management and administrative roles have been undertaken with competency within football, utilising a good business understanding to add to everyday coaching methodology performed on the pitch.

QUALIFIED & LICENSED FOOTBALL COACH

CRAIG SMITH

+65 9355 2456CS704@ME.COM

• Progressive position within an FA Standard Chartered club in Oxfordshire, UK• Combined role of lead coach and team administrator• Assistant and then Manager of a squad from U12 to U17 within Witney District League

Grassroots Team Manager May 2008 - Jul 2012

Carterton Football Club

• Kuwait Premier League youth academy coach within national youth education sector• Squad had 6 players represent the Kuwait national team at youth level over the season• Directly responsible for introducing an English language tuition through sport scheme• Provided data analysis and opposition scout reports for U21 & U18 squads

U16 Academy Coach Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

Al Salmiya( )

VOLUNTEER CLUB COACHING

(2010 - 2011)Store Sales SupervisorPart Time/Student Contract

Jack Wills Oxford, UK

(2007 – 2012)Delivery Van DriverPart Time/Student Contract

Midcounties Co-operative Carterton, UK

• Two consecutive seasons in the USA - a rewarding first exposure to full time coaching• Selected as a coach mentor, providing holistic training to local AYSO coaches• Managed the girls program for Sporting Santa Clara in partnership with Sporting CP• Directed summer camp courses, responsible for all coaching staff and venue

Seasonal Football Coach/Coach Mentor Jul 2012 - Nov 2013

UK International Soccer Camps

“Craig is a very motivated individual and is focused on providing the best coaching for the players he trains. During his time in Singapore he overcame numerous challenging situations and in turn saw great success with his two Elite squads. Craigʼs fascinating football background enables him to take a new approach to coaching, with the

application of his unique style - acquired over years spent in various settings worldwide.”

TESTIMONIAL - DAYMON PORT, FORMER FFA NT STATE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR & JSSL DIRECTOR OF COACHING

JSSL - Singapore (1 year)• Head coach of U8 & U15 elite academy teams and soccer school coach U8-U18• Lead coach within youth development phase, responsible for a team of junior coaches• Represented the soccer school competing in international tournaments across Asia

Kuwait (1 year)• Lead U12 - U16 phase coach, competing in the Kuwait Academies League• Responsible for design and structure of the soccer schoolʼs scheme of work• Head of coach education, running weekly coaches clinics for staff• Schools and outreach program liaison, to engage with community projects in Kuwait

Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire -UK (8 months)• Head of youth development centres for the Oxfordshire county• Responsible for the creation of promotional materials, marketing and design• Part of a select team of coaches to represent the county at the Emirates 3v3 cup

Professional Football Coach Jan 2014 - present

Arsenal Soccer Schools

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY