Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Matthew Cunningham

Dublin,Ireland

Summary

Multilingual professional with expertise in public speaking, communication, and strategic planning. Skilled in fostering collaboration within teams, problem-solving, and managing public relations initiatives. Adept at leveraging resourcefulness and cultural fluency in English, Irish, and Spanish to drive impactful results. Committed to delivering innovative solutions and contributing to organisational success through effective planning and relationship-building.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Field Hockey Coach

Muckross Hockey Club
Dublin, Ireland
2025.08 - Current
  • Arrived punctually and prepared for coaching sessions.
  • Coordinated high quality sessions in a safe learning environment.
  • Liaised with organisations for successful event and match coordination.
  • Developed players technical and tactical skills and awareness
  • Communicated information clearly to players, enhancing understanding and engagement.
  • Ensured compliance with safety and safeguarding requirements.
  • Collaborated with other coaches for exchange of ideas and methods.
  • Addressed issues promptly, fostering a harmonious team environment.
  • Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of different teams and individuals.

Sports coach for children

Mount Sackville Secondary School
Dublin, Ireland
2023.08 - Current

Experience coaching , Field Hockey, Tennis and Cricket in a competitive school environment

Coaching over 300 pupils per week

  • Designed fun fitness routines, increasing participant enjoyment.
  • Implemented bespoke training plans to improve specific skill sets.
  • Enhanced children's understanding of sports rules with clear, concise coaching methods.
  • Monitored safety precautions to avoid any potential injuries during games or practice sessions.
  • Worked collaboratively with parents to discuss their child's progress and areas for improvement.
  • Managed logistics of travel arrangements for away games or tournaments, ensuring smooth operations on the day.
  • Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of different teams and individuals.

Field Hockey Coach

Newbridge Hockey Club
Newbridge, Ireland
2024.08 - 2025.05
  • Was able to adjust my coaching style in order to meet the requirements of a different age group.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Facilitated open dialogue within the team, improving understanding between team members.
  • Introduced new drills into practice routines, increasing proficiency in game tactics.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of game rules and regulations to ensure fair play.
  • Implemented effective coaching strategies to improve player fitness levels.

Education

Leaving Certificate -

The King's Hospital Boarding and Day School
Dublin
2017.08 - 2023.06

Bachelor of Business Studies - Business Management

Maynooth University
Maynooth
2023.09 -

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Multilingual ( English,Irish,Spanish )
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Resourcefulness
  • Strategic planning
  • Public Relations

Affiliations

  • Field Hockey ( Member of Weston Hockey Club since 2017 )
  • Cricket
  • History
  • English literature

Accomplishments

Won award of Sar-Cinnire (best) during my time spent as a cinnire in the gaeltacht.

Part of a school senior cup winning field hockey team.

Part of All-Ireland competition club Hockey team

Certification

Fundamentals of Hockey Coaching Certificate

Level 1 Hockey Coaching Certificate

Safeguarding 1 Certificate

Languages

Irish
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

Timeline

Field Hockey Coach

Muckross Hockey Club
2025.08 - Current

Field Hockey Coach

Newbridge Hockey Club
2024.08 - 2025.05

Bachelor of Business Studies - Business Management

Maynooth University
2023.09 -

Sports coach for children

Mount Sackville Secondary School
2023.08 - Current

Leaving Certificate -

The King's Hospital Boarding and Day School
2017.08 - 2023.06
Matthew Cunningham