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Jimmy O’Gorman is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Development, Management, and Coaching at Edge Hill University’s Department of Sport and Physical Activity. He teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including the MSc Sport, Physical Activity, and Mental Health. A practicing academy football coach, he holds UEFA B, FA Youth Award, Futsal, and talent identification qualifications.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology of Sport, Loughborough University (2009)
- MA in Sociology of Sport, University of Leicester (2002)
- BSc in Sport, PE, and Recreation with English, University of Liverpool (2000)
Research focuses on sports workers’ welfare, coach education, and sport policy implementation, informed by sociological and political science perspectives. His work has influenced The Football Association’s policies (e.g., Respect campaign, Charter Standard Programme) and the International Cricket Council of Europe’s participation strategy. He co-led a project evaluating the PG Certificate in Coach Development for the Football Association (2017–2018).
Affiliated with research centers like the Centre for Child Protection and Safeguarding in Sport and groups such as the Sport, Work and Health Research Group. His contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and health.
Over 36 publications span topics like grassroots coaching, youth soccer development, and match official abuse. His work emphasizes policy translation and the social processes shaping sport practices.
