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“I had no doubt Les would gain the respect of the players because they would be able to see just how good a football coach he was”
“He was a good coach and had a very professional approach to the way he went about things….I had thought about Les when I first got the managers job”
“When the name of Les Reed was announced by the club as the new Charlton first team coach it inevitably prompted the kind of Les who? Headlines you might expect. Nobody really new his name or his background but I was comfortable about appointing him, I knew I had brought a really top class coach to the club.”
“Les is a very studious man, extremely knowledgeable when it comes to football and is very considered in the way he approaches the game.”
“Les was my immediate superior at Fulham FC and during that time he organised and ran a very professional set up where we were able to work independently but also with guidance and assistance where needed from Les's vast wealth of experience” August 10, 2009 Steve Nance, Performance Director, Leeds Carnegie Rugby
“Les has a vast amount of knowledge and experience; he is an inventive coach who always works with enthusiasm, a total professional.” August 4, 2009 Top qualities: Personable, Expert and a creative, innovative coach Terry Burton Assistant Manager Cardiff City Football Club
“Les is one of the most knowledgeable professionals working in sports coaching and someone whom is held in high regard by a multitude of stakeholders throughout sport. An innovative coach and manager, Les was an early adopter of technology in football and embraced, if not instigated change positively. Highly recommended!” August 12, 2009 Barry McNeill, Managing Director, ProZone Sports Ltd
“Les was a trusted and respected colleague and a pleasure to work with, bringing an organised and considered approach to a period of transition. Les fully understands football as a sport and a passion as well as a modern business.” August 10, 2009 Robert Ordever, Head of HR, Fulham Football Club
“I have known Les for over 15 years, I started at Charlton Athletic FC as the community Manager in 1992. when Les Joined the club he was instrumental in setting up the Advanced centres run by the community Scheme, these sessions still run today and at present their are 7 current 1st or reserve team players playing for Charlton who have come from these sessions, and we have just sold Sean McGinity to Manchester United. As Coach and Manager at Charlton Les always supported the Community work delivered at the club and understood how vital grass roots development was, and how Schemes like ours could, and would, develop young players for the future. Charlton Athletic Community Programme and I owe Les a lot for his vision and respect he has shown, and will be always grateful and acknowledge his support and help throughout my time at the Club Jason Morgan CEO Charlton Athletic Community Trust” August 6, 2009 |
“Les is one of the most knowledgeable professionals working in sports coaching today. He is held in high esteem in the world of professional football both here in the UK and internationally. Les is unique in this field as he brings a detailed knowledge of management and coaching at the top level in the English professional game with a proven track record working with International teams in every age group. Les has skills as a coach educator, talent scout and management trainer. Highly recommended.” August 5, 2009 Alistair Smith, Learning Consultant, FA Learning
“Les was a pleasure to work with, he had loads of football and life's experiences and commanded respect from his colleagues. He always saw the bigger picture in what the group was trying to achieve, and fully understood the financial picture. He has a can do attitude and I believe he will add to any project or team he works with.” August 5, 2009 Chris Bailey, Financial Director, Fulham Football Club
“Mr. Reed, has an excellent business manner and great work skills. We were so happy to have him for the service he gave us several times and definitely, planning to work with him again in the near future. Jez Turhan, Technical Director, National Football Development Academy, Football Development Center Turkish Football Federation” August 5, 2009 Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
“Les made an enormous contribution during his two spells at the FA. He has coached every England Men’s Team from Under 15 up to the Senior Team and set in place the structure for England International Youth Teams as well as developing the first UEFA Pro Licence for the FA” August 4, 2009 Robin Russell, Technical Coordinator, The Football Association
“Bringing Les in as a consultant to assist in developing the Association's Coach Education programme was without doubt one of the best decisions we have made in recent times. He brought with him a professionalism and expert knowledge which at that moment in our overall development was vital. Les has the perfect interpersonal skills which he adapts expertly depending on the level he is working. Everyone he interacted with has the highest respect for his ability as a Coach and Tutor and there is no question that he contributed significantly to the progress we have made within our Association’s Coach Education programme over the last four years.” August 4, 2009 Packie Bonner Technical Director – The Football
Association Of Ireland Top qualities: Gets great Results, Personable & Expert
“Les was an inspiration for me during both my A license and UEFA Pro License and has been someone I have admired and respected for many years and would recommend him and any venture he is part of.” August 7, 2009 Stephen Constantine, National Coach; India, Malawi, Sudan, FIFA
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“Les and I became associated at PSV Eindhoven in 2003 when he was conducting a Pro Licence for the FA and had a number of high profile English managers with him. My conversations with him were extremely informative and Les struck me as a true professional with an awful lot of experience at the elite level of coaching. Les has been helpful in setting up club visits in the UK for the NSCAA Master Coach program, Master Coach Candidates being, again, at the elite level of coaching in the USA. I cannot speak highly enough about Les and continue to respect and admire the work he does for soccer.” August 4, 2009 Jeff Tipping, Dir of Coaching, NSCAA
“In the greedy, dog-eat-dog world of football, Les stands out a mile as a man of genuine integrity and ability.” August 4, 2009 Dan King, Sports News Correspondent, Mail on Sunday
“I worked with Les on the board of Fulham FC in his role as Technical Director. During this time I found Les to be a sound strategic thinker, motivational and highly knowledgeable. He had a true can do attitude that rubbed off on all those around him.” August 6, 2009 Carl Partridge, Operations Director / Head of Business Operations, Fulham FC
“Les was a featured clinician at the 2002 WORLD CLASS COACHING Seminar in Kansas City and did a fantastic job with his sessions, presenting them in a teachable manner for the benefit of the attending coaches. Les has also submitted coaching articles for our printed WORLD CLASS COACHING magazine which has thousands of subscribers from over 70 different countries. I hold Les in the highest regard and have experienced nothing but a first class relationship with him over the years.” August 4, 2009 Top qualities: Delivers great Results, Personable & Expert Mike Saif
“I have known Les Reed for 15 years, first coming into contact when he was an FA Regional Coach, with a role in 1993/94 to act as a Technical Consultant to the England Schools FA Team that I was managing. His inter-personal skills were soon evident alongside his undoubted technical and tactical knowledge of the game. His expert influence was welcome in what was an historic season (played 8, won 8) at International Level for the Under 15 age group. I also know Les as a innovative Coach Educator, with a first class professional delivery in the classroom or on the field. I would highly recommend Les for a leadership role in any football organization.” August 12, 2009 Steve Avory, Assistant Academy Manager – Charlton
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