Dan Seymour
Dan Seymour is the Founder/Director of Football at Shield Academy YFC, managing the day-to-day programme at the club. Entering his 8th season in coaching, Dan began coaching at the age of 16 after a serious knee injury had prevented him from playing on. Within 8 years Dan has gained knowledge and qualifications in order to help him pass on information to young people within London and Essex. Dan established Shield at the age of 20, and has spent the past 4 years watching the club grow and develop.
Dan currently works for Chelsea FC’s Youth Academy as both an Academy Scout and youth coach for their Development Centres. His roles include identifying talent for their Academy system, and coaching young players who are looking to progress into the Youth Academy.
Dan is also a qualified youth worker. Dan worked with Sinclair House (Jewish Care UK) for 6 years. Dan has completed various youth work courses, resulting in him being awarded the Princess Diana Memorial Award in 2004, in recognition of his services to youth work. Dan also holds a degree (BSc Hons.) in Applied Sports Science/Sport Development. In 2009, Dan qualified as a Tutor/Examiner of the Level 1 and 2 national Certificates in Sport Leadership, and has recently qualified to teach Basketball, Handball, Gymnastics, Tennis and Trampolining.
In 2010, Dan qualified as a secondary school teacher of Physical Education. He currently teaches at a school in Waltham Forest.