How to become a football coach: Bryan's story

Meet Bryan, 25, from London. Find out about his life as the head of Reaching Higher Football Academy. Part of the BBC Bitesize World of work series.

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I've always been a passionate football fan, but I never thought a career in football was a possibility.

  • When Bryan was at college, he wanted to pursue a career in IT. Jobs in IT involve setting up and managing computer software and devices for businesses.
  • He decided to study IT at university but lost his confidence when he graduated with a lower grade than he had hoped.
  • Bryan was the captain of the Afro-Caribbean society's football team at university and it was this experience that led him to being offered his job.

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