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	Graeme Doyle Coaching Experience Professional Footballer Ipswich Town. 1988-1990 (Career ended by serious knee injury) Community soccer coach Newcastle United F.C 1991-1992 Soccer coach Ian St John Soccer Camps 1993 Advanced coach Newcastle Football Development 1993-1995 Camp organizer North American Soccer Camps 1994 Talent scout/Coach Sunderland F.C 1995-1996 Soccer coach/General assistant David Lloyd Leisure club 1996 Camp Director Pro Soccer Camps 1995-1996 Manager/Coach N.U.F.C Academy under 12,s 1998-2001 Qualifications City and Guilds Recreation and leisure April 1989 N.E.B.S.M Management course 1992 F.A. Preliminary 1992 Diploma in Sports Psychology 1995 Emergency First Aid/Treatment of Injury Sept 1999 Emergency First Aid 2002 F.A. Coaching Licence (U.E.F.A. B) March 2001 F.A. Refresher Course 2005 Emergency First Aid 2006
	Phil Coates Phil started working for Star Strike Soccer in 2002. He currently holds a Level Two for Sport in Coaching Football, and is also First Aid and Child Protection Certified with a valid CRB Police Check. He aims to pursue the Level Three in coaching football (UEFA 'B') in the near future. In 1997, after completing his 'A' Levels, Phil left for the warmer climes of Virginia , USA to undertake a Soccer Scholarship at Old Dominion University , studying English. He spent the next five years playing NCAA Division One Collegiate Soccer, attending classes, and coaching American children each summer. On his return, Phil played for Walker Central in the Northern Alliance , and later West Allotment Celtic in the Northern League. At 29, Phil now concentrates mainly on coaching. Phil's friendly approach, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the game mean his coaching sessions are thoughtful and enjoyable. With all his experience and all of the above qualities Phil has taking on the role of Assistant Head Coach with great ease. He has become a very important and integral part of the company and is a Course Director and organiser at many of our venues.
	Alex Potts Alex was our youngest helper when he started as a Trainee coach in 2003. As the years progressed he was able to get more involved in the organization of the sessions. His pleasant nature has been an asset to our clubs and camps. Over the past 4 years he has gained several level 1 coaching certificates in many sports including football. He is now off to the “Home of Football” Liverpool to study an Honours Degree in Science and Football. He will be returning to work with us in the Summer.
	Paul Latif Paul is another one of our young assistants who is moving on to pastures new. He will soon be taking up a place at Franklin Pierce College in the U.S.A. Sports Management will be his chosen subject. His magical left foot will also be a great asset for the college soccer team. In recent months Paul has worked very hard at all our clubs and camps and has shown good confidence, and his coaching skills will be missed when he leaves. As with Alex we will be seeing him again over the holiday periods.
	Jane Latif Jane is the younger sister of Paul and is relatively new to the coaching set up. While studying at Heaton Manor School she recently completed a work experience placement with us. During this period she enjoyed assisting with our Soccer clubs and helping with admin duties. Jane is a keen footballer when not coaching she plays for Newcastle United Centre of Excellence on a regular basis. A very good knowledge of the game and a pleasant nature ensure that Jane is popular with all our young footballers.
	Pete Hall Pete has worked hard at our Soccer clubs and is a very well respected member of our squad. He has a very mature head on his shoulders for such a young lad and shows good 1 to 1 skills while talking to the children. A keen footballer, Pete is always on hand to demonstrate tricky techniques and skills! Pete can often be seen assisting at our Gosforth Pk venue and is hoping to get more involved in the New year.
	Ross Greenhill Ross is one of our more experienced coaches, he works with our older children at a weekend. As a youngster he played for Derby County and showed great promise until he suffered a broken leg which unfortunately ended his career. During his period as a footballer Ross gained several coaching qualifications which he is certainly putting to good use now. Ross also manages an adult team, the phrase “for the love of the game” certainly springs to mind when Ross is around!
	Gavin Watson Gav has just joined up with us in the last few months he has become a regular at our clubs and camps. “Safe Hands” is our expert goalkeeper coach. He is always on hand to help and encourage our young shot stoppers, often seen standing behind the goal offering advice. One of his qualities is that he is always very positive and active during the sessions. He is combining his coaching duties and studying P.E and Psychology in further education.
	Aidy Watson Aidy joined up with Star Strike Soccer with his big pal Gav. He has a very friendly nature and works well with our younger children. Also studying P.E, sport and football is clearly a big part of aidys life as he shows a great willingness to learn when on the field of play. As former players on our Soccer clubs both Aidy and Gav know the level of commitment required from the children now participating at our venues.
	Paul Gates Paul has worked in the Sport and Leisure Industry for over 15 years, he has been involved in a number of sporting activities as a coach and tutor. Because of this Paul has a great rapport with all the children at our Soccer Clubs, many of them know him from previous sports sessions. Always on hand to offer advice and support Paul is often willing to give up his weekends to be out on the training field. With his great experience he is a great asset to Star Strike Soccer.