Coaching Experience
Rainbow Roos founder, Brad Ambridge, has been involved in soccer from the moment he could walk! Born and raised in the UK, he played at a high standard throughout his childhood and teens, with injury unfortunately preventing any further progress up the ladder. This ultimately resulted in a successful career of coaching.
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Having played at some of the biggest and most iconic stadiums in the UK, Brad brings his passion, experience and love for the game here to Lismore and the Northern Rivers. An extensive list of qualifications can be seen below.
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UK SOCCER QUALIFICATIONS
- Enhanced CRB/DRB Police Check
- FA Coaching Level One
- FA Goalkeeper Coaching Level One
- FA Youth Coaching Level One
- RESPECT The Game Diploma
- Laws of the Game & Disciplinary, Child Protection
- Soccer Parent & Coach Diploma
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- Founded A2B Football Coaching in London, specialising in birthday parties, private coaching and group activities, with an emphasis on fun and inclusivity.
- Co-founder of the Welling Utd (FA Conference League) SoccerTots Academy, acting as a stepping stone into the club's formal Youth Academy.
- Head Coach of U8s at Kent Football United Club (now merged with Ebbsfleet United from the FA Conference League).
- Ran and managed teams in the London Senior Metropolitan League, alongside volunteering on the league's Board of Members.
- Played at Old Trafford (Manchester Utd), Upton Park (West Ham Utd), The Valley (Charlton Athletic) and Stamford Bridge (Chelsea).
AUSTRALIAN SOCCER QUALIFICATIONS
- Full Working With Children Check (WWC2885562E NSW)
- Mini Roos Coaching - Football Australia
- Skills Training Certificate - Football Australia
- Accredited Junior Match Official - Football Australia & Football Far North Coast
- Child Safe Sport Certificate - NSW Office of Children's Guardian & NSW Office of Sport
- Child Safe Outside of School Hours Care Certificate - NSW Office of Children's Guardian & NSW Office of Sp
- Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport - Sport Integrity Australia
- Inclusive Coaching - Sport Integrity Australia
- Walking The Walk - Sport Integrity Australia
- Let Kids Be Kids - Sport Integrity Australia
AUSTRALIAN NDIS & DISABILITY QUALIFICATIONS
- Introduction to Developmental Disorders Diploma
- Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood Diploma
- Understanding Child Development and Disabilities Diploma
- Autism Awareness & Support Diploma
- Connecting Individuals to Physical Activity in the NDIS - ASAPD* Award
- Disability Inclusion for Coaches - ASAPD* Award
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* The Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability
"Our country has been through difficult experiences in terms of unity. Sport - football in particular - has the power to help that. It is a special feeling."
— Gareth Southgate