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James Rowberry

Assistant First Team Coach

Date Joined: 17th August 2016

A highly motivated football coach who has established a strong track record in domestic football through his progression to First Team Coach and Head of Academy Coaching at Cardiff City FC as well as the Coach Education Manager for the FAW. Now looking to apply this experience alongside a tenacious work ethic and strong philosophy on the game to a management position with an ambitious club.

Transitioned at a young age from playing to coaching, becoming the youngest person in the world to complete the UEFA A Licence and then the UEFA Pro Licence. Brings this passion for coaching and fresh perspective on the game to all roles, providing a driving presence in the improvement of team performance, player development programmes and overall coaching standards.

Possesses exceptional leadership, communication and organisational skills as well as a willingness to learn and seek advice from others in order to progress. Has pro-actively sought guidance from successful football minds and undertaken independent studies at elite clubs to expand his own knowledge while simultaneously building an extensive network of contacts across all levels of the game.

About Me
In The News
My Sessions

Qualifications/Accreditation

The Football Association
Youth Award
2015
The Football Association
Youth Module 3
2014
UEFA
Pro Licence
2014
UEFA
Level 4
2012
The Football Association
Psychology Level 5 Award
2009
University of Wales
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching & Development
2008
UEFA
A Licence
2007
University of Wales
HND - Sports Science
2005

Career History

Cardiff City FC
Assistant Coach
2016 – Present
Cardiff City FC
First Team Coach
2014 – 2016
Cardiff City FC
Head of Coaching & Lead Development Phase Coac
2013 – 2014
University of Glamorgan
Lecturer - Football Foundation Degree (Part-Time)
2010 – 2014
Cardiff City FC
U14 Academy Coach
2012 – 2013
Football Association of Wales
National Coach Education Manager
2011 – 2013
Football Association of Wales
U16 Girls National Team Manager
2011 – 2013
Mangotsfield United FC
First Team Assistant Manager
2010 – 2012
Newport County FC
First Team Coach
2011 – 2011
Football Association of Wales
Regional Coaching Coordinator
2011 – 2011
Football Association of Wales
U16 Girls National Team Assistant Manager
2009 – 2011
Football Association of Wales
South Wales Boys Regional Squad Head Coach
2007 – 2011
Football Association of Wales
Gwent (Regional) Coach Development Officer
2006 – 2011
Newport County FC
Youth Team Coach / Assistant Academy Director
2005 – 2010

Key Achievements

Youngest ever coach to complete UEFA Pro Licence (aged 29 in 2014)
Youngest ever coach to complete UEFA A Licence (aged 22 in 2007)
Promoted to Assistant Coach at Cardiff City in 2016.
Promoted to work with Cardiff City’s first team in 2014 aged 29

Recent News for James Rowberry

New Assistant Role for Rowberry
Wed, 29th Jun 2016, 12:10am
Posted by Matthew McGarvey in Sport Careers Client News
Sport Careers client James Rowberry has continued his impressive rise in the game- after being appointed Assistant Coach at Cardiff City. The 31 year-old moves into the role as part of a reshuffle by new manager Paul Trollope
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My Sessions

James Rowberry: Specialist Session
Wed, 17th Aug 2016, 12:52am
Posted by James Rowberry in Expert Blogs
Cardiff City First Team Assistant Coach James Rowberry shares a session made up of four different components- technical practice, transition possession, counter attacking practice and small-sided games.
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