“The impact females coaches can have on the sport is already proven to be a huge success.”
– Dan Jarvis
– How you got into football and a summary of your journey (your progression)
I got into football when I was a kid around 3/4 years of age, my brother & father played so I was always at games kicking a ball on the side of the pitch. I then played one season at grassroots level with my friends and father as manager. After having an enjoyable & successful season I joined Peterborough United Academy from U8s and completed the whole pathway before getting released at U18s and not achieving a professional football contract. I am currently playing for Peterborough Sports in the National League North.
– How you got into coaching (who/what inspired you)
When I was 17 my best friend father run a U13 grassroots side and said he needed some help with training, I went along for a session and I absolutely loved it. I’ve never looked back since and started to help out on a weekly basis for training & even match days on the weekend.
One of my coaches at Peterborough inspired me the way he use to coach & the impact he has had on me not just as a player but as a person.
– Your job role now
Cambridge United Elite Scholarship Programme Manager in partnership with Cambridge Regional College.
– Your opinion on the importance of female coaches and the benefits they bring ( impact they make on the game etc )
I think it is fantastic to see the continuous rise in female coaches & the female pathway from grassroots to professional footballers. I believe the game should continue to grow & be developed both on & off the pitch. The impact females coaches can have on the sport is already proven to be a huge success.
Hopefully we can continue to see the rise in numbers of female coaches getting involved and impacting the future generation.