Gary Webb
Gary is entering the 18th year of his football coaching career, 13 of which have been as a professional coach and seen him work at some of the biggest football clubs in the country. He is currently the holder of the coveted UEFA Diploma in Football Coaching and UEFA A Certificate in Coaching Football.
The past decade has seen Gary work in several areas, from Category One football academies, grassroots football (male and female), prisons, disability football, youth work, social inclusion and coach in some of the most respected academies in England. During his time within the professional game, the clubs Gary has worked at have been managed by some of the biggest names in football, including Steve Coppell, Brendan Rodgers, Brian McDermott, Nigel Pearson and Wayne Rooney. This has helped to shape and influence some of the coaching methods and philosophies implemented by Gary.
Gary's coaching career has taken him to countries such as America, Belgium, Ireland, France and Italy where he worked alongside some of the best youth football coaches in the world. He also had the pleasure of working in Uganda for the BBC alongside the Premier League's all-time top goal scorer Alan Shearer.
He is a current FA Coach Educator, helping to develop coaches across the Country and tutors the UEFA B and UEFA C coaching courses. Gary also delivers 1st 4 sport coaching qualifications, helping to develop confidence, coaching craft and long-term player development with coaches enrolled.
Gary also works for The Premier League as a Games Consultant, helping to deliver games, events and programmes to academies from across England and Europe. The role supports the Premier League's activities, from youth development to major event organisation, ensuring the smooth and successful operation of the league and its related initiatives.
Whilst personal accolades have never been a motivating factor, Gary has been recognised for his work with several accolades such as Community Champion at the Pride of Reading Awards, Inspiring Person Award (twice) and Innovative Project of the Year 2012 for his work with Young Offenders. Gary's work in prison was also featured on the iconic BBC football programme "Match of the Day" which can be seen in the gallery section of the website.
"I think it is vital for the communities we live in to have access to sports provision, I have seen the impact it can have and the differences it can make. It does not matter whether you are a beginner or top performer, your background, your gender; your ability or your religion, sport can help you grow as person. Being part of something, having fun and being accepted is very powerful for people. Add to this, the gains in confidence, working with positive role models and meeting new people, then suddenly you an incredibly powerful programme" added Gary when asked about the power of sport at a recent football coaching conference.
Gary is constantly seeking to improve as an individual, with a full list of his qualifications are below:
FA Qualifications
- UEFA Diploma in Football Coaching
- UEFA A Licence
- UEFA B Licence
- UEFA Diploma in Football Coaching
- FA Generic Tutor trained
- FA Youth Modules 1,2 and 3
- FA Psychology Level 1,2 and 3 in Football
- The FA Coaching Disabled Footballers Award
- NCDS Coaching Deaf Footballers Course
- FA Curriculum CPD course
- FA Emergency Aid trained
- FA Safeguarding Children trained
- FA Junior Football Leaders Teacher Course
- FA Soccer Parent Course
Teaching
- Level 3 in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector - PTTLS
- Level 3 Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate Level 3
Tutoring
- UEFA B Tutor
- UEFA C Tutor
- 1st 4 Sport Tutor
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