Danyal Arshad
Calgary, Alberta,AB
Summary
Passionate and self-driven football enthusiast with 15+ years of deep understanding of the game. Former school team captain and informal coach with strong leadership, communication, and man-management skills. Gained hands-on experience through extracurricular coaching at Abu Dhabi University and self-taught knowledge in football tactics, data visualization, and player psychology. Eager to bring energy, structure, and modern football insights to a developing team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Football Coach, First Team
Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Coached the Abu Dhabi University first team, supporting both tactical and technical development
- Led drills focused on positional play, pressing systems, and transition phases (defense to attack and vice versa)
- Created training plans emphasizing modern football principles like high defensive lines, overloads, and inverted full-backs
- Helped structure formations including 4-2-3-1, 3-4-3, and 4-3-3, adjusting based on opposition shape and in-game dynamics
- Conducted match analysis using video clips and taught players how to read game states and exploit weak zones
- Educated team members on data-driven decision making (e.g., xG analysis, pressing efficiency, pass networks)
- Played a key role in fostering team chemistry, motivating players, and setting standards in both training and match days
School Football Team Captain
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed School
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Led a squad of 15+ players, organizing and motivating the team for weekly practices and school competitions
- Collaborated with coaches to develop tactical setups, including pressing triggers, midfield control, and counter-attacking structures
- Took charge of warm-up drills and pre-match routines, emphasizing discipline and mental focus
- Provided individual feedback to teammates on positioning, marking, and ball retention
- Encouraged team morale through peer mentoring and strategic in-game communication
Education
Interactive/Graphic Design -
SAIT College
Calgary, Alberta01.2025
Higher Secondary School Certificate -
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed School
Abu Dhabi01.2020
Skills
- Tactical knowledge
- Man-management
- Football data literacy
- Drill and session planning
- Game analysis
- Communication
- Psychological insight
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Self-education
- Match preparation
- Opposition analysis
- Set-piece organization
- Pressing systems
- Ball progression patterns
- Defensive structure planning
- Squad rotation strategy
- Positional coaching
- Video analysis
- Team talks and motivation
- Transition play management
- Warm-up and cooldown routines
- Small-sided game setups
- Player evaluation
- Shape and spacing control
- Off-the-ball movement guidance
- Matchday decision-making
- Training intensity control
- Post-match debriefing
- Tactical flexibility
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Football Coach, First Team
Abu Dhabi University
02.2021 - 05.2022
School Football Team Captain
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed School
09.2019 - 05.2020
Interactive/Graphic Design -
SAIT College
Higher Secondary School Certificate -
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed School
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