Studying Coaching in the Community (Football)

Introducing your course leader - Jack Bullock

Hello! My name is Jack Bullock and I am Course Leader for Coaching in the Community here at the University of Staffordshire.

I have always been incredibly passionate about sport and took up football, swimming and golf from a young age – though how good my golf swing is at the moment is up for debate! I am particularly passionate about football; I am an avid Walsall supporter (someone has to be!) and season ticket holder, and I follow England home and away.

I have been in education as a lecturer and course leader for over a decade, and have taught children, young people and adults studying sport programmes in that time. My main areas of expertise and interest are in teaching and coaching pedagogy, the sociology of sport and providing impactful student experience.

I am proud to lead this course and of the outstanding track record we have as a course team in preparing our students to progress smoothly through their university journey with us and towards meaningful career destinations such as primary, secondary and tertiary education teaching, youth sport and academy coaching and other related fields. I am looking forward to the prospect of welcoming you to our Department of Sport and Sciences here at the University of Staffordshire.

Coaching in the Community: your course recap

Take a look at what your course has to offer

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Where could your degree take you?

Your foundation degree could lead to a variety of career routes, including roles as a:

  • Youth coach at grassroots level, teaching young people the basics of sport and physical activity
  • Performance coach, working from grassroots to professional level
  • Sports development officer
  • Talent scout, identifying promising players on behalf of a club
  • Coach education coordinator, planning and delivering education programmes and other schemes on behalf of clubs or the Football Association
  • Sports management with regional or national governing bodies
  • International coaching

After completing the foundation degree, you can also continue your studies. You can top up to a full undergraduate degree in Physical Education and Sports Coaching through University of Staffordshire. We also offer a Masters degree in Sport Coaching.

And as a University of Staffordshire student, you'll have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

Teaching staff

Jack Bullock

Senior Lecturer

Jack is a Lecturer in Sport Coaching and Physical Education as well as an active researcher across the education sector. His main areas of interest are student experiences and teaching and learning pedagogy.

Jack's profile

Daniel Dawson

Course Director

Experienced academic leader specialising in curriculum development, assessment innovation, and pedagogical teaching strategies in sport and education. Passionate about enhancing student outcomes through strategic teaching and learning advancements.

Daniel's profile

Your next steps

  1. Accept your offer

    An exciting new chapter awaits you here at University of Staffordshire - we can't wait to meet you. Before you can progress with finance or accommodation choices, you'll need to confirm your offer via UCAS.

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  2. Apply for student finance

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  3. Apply for your accommodation

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