Ashu Cyprian Besong
Luton
England
Nationality: German/ Cameroon
Tel: 00441582563958
Mobile: 00447960587714
besongc@btopenworld.com
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Profile
An experienced ex- professional footballer and senior/youth coach. 41 years old. Started my
playing career at Premiership level in Cameroon and then moved to Germany where I played
professionally for Monchengladbach Rheyt and Dusseldorf for 8 seasons. I am a fully
qualified UEFA “A” and International licensed coach, Coaching Instructor, an FACA
member, Emergency Aid Trained, CHILD PROTECTION TRAINED and I have a Diploma
in sports management. I am also fluent in French, English and German.
Coaching Experience
September-2011-Coaching and Management Apprenticeship by Leicester City Football
Club. Observing and Discussing with Sven Goran Eriksson from training sessions, game
management to club and players management.
2010-2011 Football Consultant/Coach –Athole Still International Sport Management - I
have been responsible for scouting players, game and player analysis and
sourcing/recommending senior and youth players to the company. This role involved
travelling to games both in England and abroad on a weekly basis.
June 2009 – 2010 Barnet Football Club – I was heavily involved in establishing the first
youth program and Centre of excellence at Barnet from U10 to U18 level. I helped structure
the youth system and implemented a coaching philosophy which led to Barnet being in a
position to hold their own in competition against other teams in the league with longer
established youth development structures. This entailed me being hands on in the trial and
recruitment of new players and I worked as the U18 and U14 coach throughout this period
also. I also assist with fist team training sessions and games.
July –2007 - 2009 Northampton Town - Centre of Excellence Skill Coach - Worked with
various age groups at the centre on the development and improvement football skills,
coordination and speed training.
January 2009-2010 Head Coach –Bedford Modern College - Bedford Modern is a private
school in Bedford with a strong tradition of excellence in sport. I was the head football
coach working with all the age groups from school year 6 to the seniors. During my time with
Bedford modern, the school became one of the top football schools in the region.
May 2006- June 2007 Watford Football Club- European Scout - Assistant to the Chief
Scout – Travelled throughout Europe utilising my extensive contacts in Germany and France
sourcing and scouting players.
October 2005- May 2006 Assistant Manager Berkhamsted FC (Southern League -UK) –
I was appointed as the Assistant manager and first team coach at Berkhamsted Town football
club. I was responsible for organising all coaching sessions with the first team and help
preparing and selecting the team for match day.
January 2005 – August 2005 First Team Coach Welwyn Garden City FC
March 2002-November 2003- Project Director, Youth Development Programme –
Soccer Extreme – Waterbury Connecticut USA – I had various roles during my 18 month
tenure in Connecticut. These included implementing a football syllabus for Soccer Extreme,
developing existing projects, establishing new opportunities, recruiting coaches from Europe
to coach in the US and promoting the ‘football’ brand to schools and the local community. I
also organised and ran football camps.
June 1999 – February 2002 Manager/Coach Viktoria Rheyt FC, non-League, Germany
- During my tenure at Viktoria Rheyt I oversaw all elements of the running of the club
including all coaching and team selection, player recruitment and sales, and the negotiation of
player salaries. In 2001 Viktoria Rheyt were winners of the regional cup and following this
success, two of our players joined Borussia Monchengladbach in the German first division.
November 1995 – February 1999 U16’s Head Coach for BW Niederkruchten in
Germany
Achievements
Coached Viktoria Rheyt to become winners of the regional cup in 2001
Coached BW Niederkruchten to two regional championships 1996 & 1997
Coaching Qualifications
UEFA “A” Refresher(2011)(English FA)
UEFA “A” License. (2007) (English FA)
2008-Coach Educator License (level 2)
2004 FA International coaching license
2003-(UEFA “B” PROFFESSIONAL)
2001
2001
1995
German “A” Youth Coaching License (UAFA “A” Youth)
National Coaching Diploma (USA NSCAA)
German “B” Coaching License
Playing Experience
FC Viersen.
Monchengladbach
1997-1999(German League 3) 56 games-9 goals
1994-1997(German 3League) 38games-6goals
FC.Dusseldorf
1992-1994(League 3) 52 games 11 goals
Unisport Bafang
Cameroon 1st
Division Club 1989- 1991
Colombe Sangmelima Cameroon 1st
Division Club 1987-1989
Aigle N, kongsamba
Cameroon 1st
Division Club 1985-1987
PWD Bamenda
Cameroon 1st
Division Club 1984-1985
Education
- Diploma in Sport management – Monroe College -New York (June 2004)
GCE “A” Level Mathematics, English & Economics -1987
GCE Ordinary Levels- English Literature, English Language -1985
Mathematics, Economics & French
- Speak- English, French and German
Member: Of - FACA
- German FA