Tawanda Kaseke - UEFA B Football Coach

Qualifications

• UEFA B License | Union of European Football Associations (Aug 2022)
• LVL 1 Performance Analysis | Professional Football Scouts Association (Dec 2024)
• LVL 1 Opposition Analysis | Professional Football Scouts Association (Dec 2024)
• USSF C License | United States Soccer Federation (Jul 2021)
• USC Performance Analysis Diploma | United Soccer Coaches Association (Jan 2022)
• USC Mental Performance Training Diploma | United Soccer Coaches Association (Jul 2021)
• USC Premier Diploma | United Soccer Coaches Association (Dec 2015)
• USC Director of Coaching | United Soccer Coaches Association (Feb 2012)
• Level 1 Talent Identification | The English Football Association (May 2017)
• Level 1 License | Barcelona Soccer Excellence (Jul 2017)
• USC Advanced Diploma | United Soccer Coaches Association (May 2015)
• Level 1 Psychology | The English Football Association (Dec 2016)
• Mental Training for Performance | National Federation of State High School (Apr 2022)

Further information

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Experience

Polk United FC, Winter Haven, Florida
Head Coach Men’s Senior Team 2023 – Present

• Coached: Developed and executed impactful practice and game plans to boost overall performance.
• Trained: Launched beneficial conditioning programs and facilitated athletes in strengthening existing competencies while gaining new ones.
• Evaluated: Achieved a better understanding of strengths and weaknesses by creating, cutting, and evaluating game films.
• Achieved: League Championship in the first season with 1 game to spare. Earning the #1 seed going into playoffs.

Florida Tropics Academy, Lakeland, Florida, USA

Head Coach u20 Women
2024 – Present

• Coached: Developed and executed impactful practice and game plans to boost overall performance.
• Advanced to semi finals of the u20 Presidents Cup
• Promoted 4 players to the women’s senior team.

Maningi Queens FC, Zimbabwe Women’s Premier League
Performance & Scouting Analyst 2022 – Present

• Develop and implement a comprehensive player and coach developmental curriculum that aligns with the club’s five-year strategic plan.
• Ensure the curriculum promotes technical, tactical, and strategic growth, catering to the needs of players at different stages of their development.
• Conduct regular evaluations of team performances to provide insights and feedback to players and technical staff, preparing them effectively for competition.
• Utilize performance analysis tools and methodologies to enhance team and individual player development.
• Facilitate ongoing education and development opportunities for coaches, ensuring they are equipped with the latest methodologies and best practices.
• Support coaches in the implementation of the club’s technical and tactical philosophy across all teams.

Maningi Youth Academy, Zimbabwe Women’s Premier League
Performance & Scouting Analyst 2022 – Present

• Analyzed: Opposition matches to provide the technical staff with insights to help with team preparation and performance.
• Evaluated: Achieved a better understanding of strengths and weaknesses by creating, cutting, and evaluating game films to help technical staff and players improve their performances.

Polk State College, Lakeland, FL
Assistant Coach & Director of Recruiting Women’s Senior Team 2022 – Present

• Developed: Drove player development and devised effective game strategies.
• Conducted: Led impactful training sessions and thorough opponent analysis.
• Monitored: Ensured strict adherence to NJCAA regulations and coordinated team travel logistics.
• Recruited: Successfully identified and evaluated top-tier talent while maintaining a comprehensive prospects database.

Auburndale High School, Auburndale, FL
u20 Head Girls Soccer Coach 2018 – Present

• Improved: Coached the team to improved records, achieving double-digit wins every season.
• Graduated: Maintained a 100% graduation rate every year.
• Achieved: Coached the team to three academic state championships (2019, 2020, 2022) and 2 conference championships and 3 runner-up finishes.
• Awarded: Received FACA Coach of the Year (2018, 2023) and Girls Soccer Coach of the Year (2018-19).

Caledonia Soccer Club, Lakeland, FL
Men’s 1^st Team Head Coach 2022 – 2023

• Enhanced: Developed and executed practice and game plans to boost performance.
• Recruited: Recruited highly talented players from across the country and promoted youth players to the senior team.
• Evaluated: Achieved a better understanding of strengths and weaknesses through game film analysis.

Winter Haven United FC, Winter Haven, FL
Women’s & Men’s Senior Head Coach 2017 – 2022

• Established: Founded UWS2 and UPSL/NISA Nation teams and onboarded coaching and administrative staff.
• Developed: Promoted numerous youth players to senior teams and enabled players to play at the college level.
• Achieved: League play offs 3 of the 5 years.

Winter Haven Youth Soccer, Winter Haven, FL
Head Coach 2000 Boys & Girls 2010 – 2019

• Nurtured: Developed strategies for character development and fostered a positive environment.
• Resolved: Identified and resolved complex issues, enhancing overall team performance.
• Accomplished: 6 championships with the boys, 4 with the girls.
• Achieved:  U20 Women’s President Cup Champions 2018

Webber International University, Babson Park, FL
Assistant Coach, Head Men’s Goalkeeper Coach

• Introduced: Designed and implemented programs first player handbook.
• Recruited: Successfully recruited & coached players from diverse international backgrounds.