Enmanuel Parejo

Soccer Coach in Frisco, Texas

Experience in the UK – AFC SCL Community Sports Trust & Bournemouth & Poole College (2019-Present) Relocation & Language Development: Moved to the UK in 2019, where I focused on learning English and adapting to a new cultural and professional environment. Completed a full year of English and GCSE courses at Bournemouth & Poole College. Football Development & Coaching: I started playing football at the age of 4 in Venezuela, where I was born. My journey began in Rio Claro, and later, I joined the Iálo Club in Barquisimeto, where I developed my skills and learned how to form as a football player. After moving to the UK, I joined AFC SCL Community Sports Trust with the intention of attending for two years, but after one year, I moved on to play for New Milton Reserves. During my time at AFC SCL, I enhanced both my football skills and coaching abilities, participating in various training sessions and gaining practical experience in coaching as well as learning about football techniques and methodologies. Health & Performance Education: My first coaching project at AFC SCL focused on cardiovascular health, recovery techniques, and the role of metabolism during training. I also explored the importance of cooling down, stretching, and blood pooling, gaining valuable insights into how the body responds to intense physical activity. Cultural & Professional Adaptation: Played football in a range of weather conditions, including training in rain and cold weather, which contrasted with my experiences in Venezuela, where matches were often cancelled due to bad weather. This taught me resilience and discipline, as well as the ability to adapt to challenging conditions. Personal Growth: Gained valuable experience in an all-British school environment, significantly improving my language skills and football knowledge. I also learned the importance of teamwork, discipline, and maintaining focus, even in difficult weather conditions such as cold, windy days.