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Coach Interview Calvin Maye
.A little intro about yourself past, present and future (where you see yourself coaching or where you want to be and how you got there).
I played from a very early age and was released by Reading & Wycombe Wanderers at 16 and went to play U18 football at local non league clubs.. soon progressed to playing Senior football at these clubs. Early 20s I tried again at higher level but juggling work and football was tough so dropped to play with my mates. Followed in Ryan's footsteps of coaching around 24 and obtained my UEFA B Licence and began coaching at Reading FC Development Centre before taking on Non League first Team Coaching positions at Slough Town, Didcot Town, Burnham and Lastly Holyport. My goal was to to work with a professional Academy set up and 3 years ago the opportunity arose at Oxford United. I also work at St George's Park home of England when I can delivering community sessions to grass roots teams from around the country. Really enjoy the hard work and being responsible for young players growing as people and players towards a first team contract. I recently obtained my QTLS Teaching qualification meaning I am now a fully qualified teacher. I start my FA Advanced Youth Award Level 4 in September and hopefully with this and my coaching & Teaching background a full time position within a Football club would be the dream in the future!
with my mates. Followed in Ryan's footsteps of coaching around 24 and obtained my UEFA B Licence and began coaching at Reading FC Development Centre before taking on Non League first Team Coaching positions at Slough Town, Didcot Town, Burnham and Lastly Holyport. My goal was to to work with a professional Academy set up and 3 years ago the opportunity arose at Oxford United. I also work at St George's Park home of England when I can. delivering community sessions to grass roots teams from around the country. Really enjoy the hard work and being responsible for young players growing as people and players towards a first team contract. I recently obtained my QTLS Teaching qualification meaning I am now a fully qualified teacher. I start my FA Advanced Youth Award Level 4 in September and hopefully with this and my coaching & Teaching background a full time position within a Football club would be the dream in the future!
Delivering community sessions to grass roots teams from around the country. Really enjoy the hard work and being responsible for young players growing as people and players towards a first team contract. I recently obtained my QTLS Teaching qualification meaning I am now a fully qualified teacher. I start my FA Advanced Youth Award Level 4 in September and hopefully with this and my coaching & Teaching background a full time position within a Football club would be the dream in the future!
What is the best life lesson you have learned during your time as a coach
"Fail to prepare, prepare to fail!"
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