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Meet Bryan, 25, from London. Find out about his life as the head of Reaching Higher Football Academy. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.

I've always been a passionate football fan, but I never thought a career in football was a possibility.
  • When Bryan was at college, he wanted to pursue a career in IT. Jobs in IT involve setting up and managing computer software and devices for businesses
  • He decided to study IT at university but lost his confidence when he graduated with a lower grade than he had hoped
  • Bryan was the captain of the Afro-Caribbean society's football team at university and it was this experience that led him to being offered his job.
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Bryan's career path
Bryan's career path
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What to expect if you want to be a football coach

  • Football coach average salary: 拢14,000 to 拢28,000 per year
  • Football coach typical working hours: 36 to 38 hours per week

What qualifications do you need to be a football coach?

You could get into this role via a university course, a college course, an apprenticeship, volunteering, or specialist courses run by a professional body.

Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service

This information is a guide and is constantly changing. Please check the for the latest information and all the qualifications needed.

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