Tom Cudworth
Tom Cudworth is a FA registered, UEFA B Licenced, Level 3 Football coach and former professional footballer with Coventry City FC.
He has experience playing/coaching in the UK, Australia and USA. Tom is currently the Men’s Football Team coach at The University of Warwick.
Background
During his time as a professional with Coventry City FC, Tom made a number of appearances in the Barclays Premier Reserve League.
Whilst he was an Academy Player, Tom captained Coventry City Youth Team, to two successive FA Youth Cup finals against West Ham United, Arsenal.
After leaving Coventry City, Tom moved to the United States where he joined A League side The Atlanta Silverbacks. It was during this time he found his desire to start coaching and was asked to help and develop the junior players at the club. After moving back to England and appearing for a number of semi professional clubs, Tom gained his level 1 and level 2 FA coaching certificates.
In 2008 Tom was offered a fantastic opportunity to play and coach in Australia which he accepted and joined Brisbane based football team, The Gap Gators. This role included developing youth players and preparing them for men's football.
Tom returned to the U.K in 2009 where he launched SoccerRockz.
In 2014 Tom complete the Level 3 UEFA Licence as part of the PFA professionals course, at the England National Team HQ, St George's Park.
Tom is currently the Men’s Football Team Coach at The University of Warwick. He is vastly experienced in delivering coaching sessions to both Adults and Children and describes his strengths as Preparation, Patience and Positivity!!
Craig Pead
Nickname: "Speed"
Favourite Team
Coventry City
Favourite Player
Paul Gascoigne
Favourite Food
Chinese
Favourite Aspect of Coaching
Encouraging creativity
Gary McSheffrey
Nickname: "Sheffers"
Favourite Team
Coventry City
Favourite Player
Luis Suarez
Favourite Food
Italian
Favourite Aspect of Coaching
Being able to pass on my experience and seeing the improvements and end product in individual players and teams collectively
Ryan O'Sullivan
Nickname: "Chopper"
Favourite Team
Coventry City
Favourite Player
Steven Gerrard
Favourite Food
Pizza
Favourite Aspect of Coaching
Seeing the players I coach enjoy the game and developing!
Corie Ashmore
Nickname: "Corie the Care Bear"
Favourite Team
Man Utd
Favourite Player
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Favourite Food
Pepperoni Pizza
Favourite Aspect of Coaching
Seeing children learn whilst having fun
Natasha Watson
Nickname: "Tasha"
Favourite Team
Coventry City
Favourite Player
Luka Modric
Favourite Food
Ben and Jerrys Cookie Dough
Favourite Aspect of Coaching
Helping kids learn through a sport that I love!
daniel bowes
Nickname: "Bowesy"
Favourite Team
Manchester United
Favourite Player
Neymar
Favourite Food
Chicken (Jerk)
Favourite Aspect of Coaching
Seeing the children work hard, learn and receive recognition for their efforts.
bryan badu
Nickname: "The Chef"
Favourite Team
Chelsea
Favourite Player
Didier Drogba
Favourite Food
5 Guys Burgers
Favourite Aspect of Coaching
Developing players from beginners to advanced, helping them to improve technique and learn different areas of the game.
Joey o'neill
Nickname: "Poster Boy"
Favourite Team
Coventry City
Favourite Player
Steven Gerrard
Favourite Food
Pizza
Favourite Aspect of Coaching
Seeing the players I coach enjoy the game and developing!
Jevon Fraser Walters
Nickname: "Jevonchy"
Favourite Team
Liverpool
Favourite Player
Jadon Sancho
Favourite Food
Nandos
Favourite Aspect of Coaching
Encouraging players to be creative!
Kai gissane
Nickname: "Bieber"
Favourite Team
Man United
Favourite Player
Ronaldinho
Favourite Food
Roast Dinner
Favourite Aspect of Coaching
Seeing the children enjoy their time playing football.