Robert Gold

University Lecturer at ACPE

South Coogee, New South Wales, Australia

About

With over a decade of experience in both football and education, I currently hold dual roles in Sydney, Australia. At the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE), I work as a University Lecturer, specialising in Sports Performance and Management degrees. Here, I design and lead units, deliver lectures, and guide students through high-level work and assessments across modules like Sports Coaching, Football Principles, Player Wellbeing, and more. Alongside my academic career, I am a Football Coach at Joner Football, a globally recognised football coaching company ranked in the top 10 world-leading specialised coaching organisations. I design elite-level small group sessions, working with top-tier players, including Young Matildas and NPL athletes. My coaching experience spans across multiple countries, including the USA, Cayman Islands, and Europe, where I have led coach education sessions and team training for various age groups and abilities. Holding a Master's in Elite Football Coaching and a Bachelor's in Sports & Exercise Science, I have a strong foundation in both academia and practical coaching. My qualifications include UEFA B, FA Youth, and Talent ID certifications, alongside other sports-related coaching awards. I'm driven by ambition and independence, with a goal to further enhance my expertise in both football and education, all while striving to run a marathon and master a second language in the near future.

Experience

  • University Lecturer at Australian College of Physical Education
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (8 yrs 7 mos)
    • International Development Coach
      Feb 2020 - Mar 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • Global Sports Casual Coach
      Jun 2016 - Mar 2024 · 7 yrs 10 mos

      - Casual Football coach for Tottenham Hotspur Foundation. Some of the roles I have are: - Working on half-term/summer camps. - Assisting with exciting projects and events. - Working closely with full time coaches to help with the development of players at all levels (Recreational, Competitive, Elite.)

    • Football Coach
      Sep 2015 - Mar 2024 · 8 yrs 7 mos

      Football coach at THFC elite development centre. My Main roles are: - Developing players - Assisting players in progressing into the THFC Academy. - Assisting in the planning of coaching sessions

  • Physical Education Teacher at Davenant Foundation School
    Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 · 6 mos

  • Football Coach at Excel sports management
    Aug 2018 - Aug 2018 · 1 mo

    Working in the Caribbean leading soccer camps. Assisting/ overviewing training sessions for Academy FC U21s & first team. *Summer Role*

  • Soccer Coach at UK-Elite-Soccer
    Jul 2017 - Aug 2017 · 2 mos

    My third summer in America for UK Elite Soccer. As I was one of the more experienced J1 coaches, I was regularly co-ordinating camps with up to 70 kids on camp. Worked alongside some of the most established soccer teams within the Washington State area, e.g. Spokane Scotties, Cascade FC, as well as worked on clinic for kids between the ages of U6-U10.