Nick Cox

About

Technical Director, Everton FC. Formerly Academy Director at Manchester United, Sheffield United and Watford FC. UEFA Pro Licence Holder. MSc Sporting Directorship. BSc (Hons) Coaching Science. DipHe Science and Football. PCET Post Compulsory Education. Qualified Sporting Director, Coach, Sports Scientist More than 25 years continuous employment in professional football has given me a fantastic insight in to the landscape of English football across 3 geographic regions; League One to Premier League. Passionate about leadership, high performing environments, player development, coach development, talent id and recruitment.

Experience

• Technical Director at Everton Football Club
  Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

• Patron at Manchester Munich Memorial Foundation
  Nov 2022 - Oct 2025 · 3 yrs

• Manchester United (Full-time · 9 yrs 6 mos)
  • Director of Academy
    Jul 2019 - Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    Accountable for all aspects of player development. Key achievements … 25% per cent of all first team starts generated by Academy graduates. 35 senior debuts in 10 years £200+ million generated from player sales in last 3 years Delivered within keeping of the spirit, values and beliefs of MUFC

  • Academy Manager
    May 2016 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos

• Non Executive Director at Badminton England
  Jun 2019 - May 2023 · 4 yrs

• Academy Manager at Sheffield United PLC
  Dec 2012 - May 2016 · 3 yrs 6 mos