Tom Hartley spent three years running a player development programme at Arsenal Women before joining the Football Association.
He worked on the FA Skills Programme, which encouraged participation for five- to 11-year-olds.
After 10 years with the FA, Tom joined UK Coaching, where he is now Coach Programme and Pathway Manager, working alongside 30 coaches across a variety of sports, all of whom coach athletes who are on pathways towards the Olympic Games.
Currently working towards his UEFA A License, Tom is also assistant manager at Oxford United Women, in the third tier of English women's football.
SCW caught up with him to talk about what he has learned from other sports, support for coaches, and individual development plans...
