LLOYD READHEAD

SPORT CONSULTANT

PROVIDING EXPERT ADVICE AND SUPPORT IN SPORTS COACHING, WORKFORCE TRAINING AND AWARDING BODY FUNCTIONS

PERSONAL PROFILE

A former international gymnast who represented Great Britain in men's gymnastics. With over 40 years experience in coaching and coach education he prepared gymnasts for World Championships and the Olympic Games. An extensive proven track record of high quality, cutting edge, development, design and education. His expertise and dedication to coaching was recognized through his induction into the 'Coaching Hall of Fame'.

Lloyd Readhead being inducted into the 'Coaching Hall of Fame'.
Lewis Smith - London 2012
Chalking Up
Gymnastic Hand Guards
Gymnastics Pommel Horse

EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

01

COACHING
From novice to international level Men's Artistic Gymnastics. Qualifications include: International Performance Coach - FIG Brevet Coach.

02

COACH EDUCATION
Developing and delivering training programmes for Coach Educators - Trainers/Tutors Director of Coach Education with British Gymnastics Director and Course Leader for seventeen IOC International Coaching Courses.

03

QUALIFICATION DESIGN
Development of coaching qualifications at six levels in eleven disciplines of gymnastics. Matching qualifications to National Standards and UKCC criteria Drafting and Advising on National Standards.

04

AWARDING BODY FUNCTION
Setting up and managing an Awarding Body Developing Awarding Body polices, procedures and Operations Manuals.

05

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Training Tutors, Assessors, Internal Verifiers, External Verifiers.

06

MENTORING
Mentoring Coaches, tutors, Assessors, IVs and EVs.

07

RESOURCE WRITING
Candidate coach Resources, Training Manuals for Tutors, Assessors, Verifiers.

08

TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING
Technical Reports and Articles.

09

ETHICS, WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
Developing Policies, procedures and training materials Training the workforce.

10

GOOD PRACTICE IN COACHING
Health, Safety and Welfare - policies, procedures Expert Witness and investigations.

11

ORGANISING AND LEADING SYMPOSIUMS
Extensive experience in organising and leading symposiums in a wide range of topics.

12

GYMNASTIC FACILITY DESIGN
Designs for new build dedicated facilities and adaptation of existing buildings.

Books

Coaching Manual
Men's Gymnastics

Coaching Manual

Skills - Techniques - Training
Gymnastics

Skills - Techniques - Training

The Making of a Champion
A World-class Gymnast

The Making of a Champion

Olympic library
Gymnastics

Olympic library

Fantastic Sports
Gymnastics

Fantastic Sports