WHO WE ARE
DB:AF is led by founder Coach Dale Bottomley. Dale has spent the past 13 years playing, coaching and growing American football in the UK. He is dedicated to developing the sport and the incredible people within it.
Coach Dale's ''Commitment to Excellence'' philosophy is the guiding light of DB:AF with the values of ambition, relentless effort and uncompromising accountability providing the pillars for this ethos.
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2-time British American Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year
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8 years working full-time in American Football development
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BUCS National Championship winning coach
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'Highly Commended' Participation Coach of the Year in Leeds Sports Awards 2019
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Overseen the development of 15 players currently in Great Britain programmes
- Observed numerous NFL practices including Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins
- Visits to US College & High School teams: Florida Gators, Navy Midshipmen, Carson Newman and Brock Eagles
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Provided lifestyle support and advice to over 20 TASS athletes
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BAFCA Coach Educator
EXPERIENCE
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BAFCA Level 2 qualified
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DBS checked
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Mental Health in Sport (UK Coaching)
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Mental Health First Aid (Street Games)
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First Aid at Work
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Safeguarding & Protecting Children (UK Coaching)
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USA Football Youth Tackle Certification
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BA (Hons) Sport Business Management
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MA Sport, Law and Society
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Associate lecturer on various sport degree courses
QUALIFICATIONS
CHRIS ELDER
FORMERLY:
YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE
ENGLAND U18s
LONDON WELSH
RAMBLIN' JESTERS 7s