Mauro Beca
From a very early age I had a passion for sport, but specifically for Futsal and Taekwondo.
Growing up, I played for Charter Standard Football Clubs in Portugal and at the age of thirteen I joined the Odivelas FC Academy (Portuguese club) for three years.
I moved to the UK when I was seventeen and was fortunate to have trials at Bolton Wanderers and Bury Football Clubs. Unfortunately, due to persistent knee injuries, I had to give up on my dream of becoming a professional footballer and decided to undertake a Sports Development degree at University. It was here that I obtained a range of coaching awards including multi-skills, football, basketball, boxing, disability awareness, cycling, badminton and dodgeball.
Since 2005, I have been working within the sports industry and more particularly, in football. In 2005, I went to the USA to work for the MLS Camps - the largest sports coaching company in the USA - for a period of 6 months. Whilst there, I acquired a great deal of experience in coaching football and organising Sports Camps.
On returning to the UK, I worked for the Ball Hall as a Futsal Development Officer and football coach, and Manchester City Council as a multi-sports coach.
I have found all the work that I have taken part in very rewarding, but having the privilege to work in behavioural difficulty and specialist schools has probably been the most gratifying.
I now feel I am equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to operate my own sports coaching business successfully. I am fortunate to have met Liam Loynd who shares my passion for sport, coaching and making a difference to the lives of all children and young people, and together we are proud to represent Multi-ACTIVE.
Professional Qualifications
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BA in Sport Development
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BTEC National Diploma in Sports Development and Fitness
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JLSA (Junior Sports Leaders Award) and CSLA (Community Sports Leaders Award)
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Safeguarding children and young people
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Emergency First-Aid
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Step into Sports Conference
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How to Coach Sports Effectively Course
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Junior Football Organisers Course
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FUNdamentals of Movement Course
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FA Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate in Football Coaching
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‘Futsal’ Coaching Award
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Level 2 Basketball Coaching Award
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Level 1 Badminton Coaching Award
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Boxing Tutor
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How to teach hockey, cricket, multi-skills, tag rugby, racket sports, high-five netball, basketball and athletics - in primary schools
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Tai Chi Course - introduction and understanding of basic movements
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Athletics Coaching Assistant Award (UK Athletics)
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RFL Rugby League Level 1 Coaching Award
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Bike Right Course Leader and Bike Right Tutor
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Level 1 ‘Matt Fiddes’ Course
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Level 1 and Level 2 Gymnastics Coaching Awards
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Level 2 Dodge Ball Coaching Award (UKDBA)
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Involving Disabled People in Sport Course
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Disability Awareness Course
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Multi-Skills in Action Course
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Zumba Course
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‘FLAMES’ Course in conjunction with the British Heart Foundation
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Level 2 Conscious Discipline Course
