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Daniel Morgan

Director of Sport
7.9 yrs experienceProfessional Training & Coaching
Jan 2025

The move

MoveWigan Council Legends Academy
TitleYouth & Community Worker Director of sport
LocationWigan Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Wigan United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE3.0
Total experience7.9 years

Career arc

  1. Director of sportJan 2025 — Present
    Legends Academy· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. CoachApr 2023 — Dec 2024
    Legends Academy· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Youth & Community WorkerNov 2021 — Feb 2023
    Wigan Council· Wigan· Full-time
  4. Youth WorkerJan 2020 — Nov 2021
    Salford Foundation· Salfords· Full-time
  5. Pre- Acadrmy & Foundation Phase coachOct 2017 — Jul 2019
    Morecambe Football Club· Morecambe, England, United Kingdom· Internship

Education

Top skills

LeadershipMentoringCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeFitness InstructionStrength & Conditioning

About

I’m someone who is passionate about youth development, leading teams, and creating environments where young people can grow and thrive. I care deeply about positive culture, meaningful experiences, and helping individuals unlock their potential.My background spans coaching, physical education, and youth work, giving me a strong foundation in working closely with young people and supporting their development on and off the field. Over time, this has evolved into a broader leadership role, where I now oversee sports programmes, staff development, and strategic planning within an organisation.Looking ahead, my ambition is to contribute to the growth of the game by supporting clubs and organisations in strengthening their player and coach development pathways. I want to help build environments

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