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Kenny Greenough is the Associate Head of the Early Years Department in the Faculty of Education at Edge Hill University. He oversees learning, teaching, assessment, and student experience initiatives, with a focus on pedagogical practices in educational settings. Previously, he served as a Programme Leader for Sports Coaching degrees and a Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching within the Faculty of Arts and Science.
- Roles: Associate Head of Early Years, Senior Fellow of HEA, former Programme Leader for Sports Coaching degrees
- Experience: 25+ years in coaching (football, track & field, boxing), 20 years in higher education teaching
- Affiliations: UEFA A Licence holder, FA Youth Award recipient
His research explores pedagogical applications in elite coaching, coach education, and athlete development. Notable projects include the WECAN initiative promoting women in coaching and evaluations of Football Association training programs.
Research Highlights: Kenny’s work spans emotion in sports coaching, youth soccer strategies, and biographical narratives in athletics. His articles address topics like 'paranoia in coaching' and 'children’s voices in mini soccer,' contributing to sport policy and educational theory.
- Awards: Senior Fellow of HEA, Institutional Fellow
- Grants/Projects: Led/co-investigated projects on women’s empowerment in coaching and grassroots football education
He actively contributes to academic communities through peer-review roles with journals like Soccer & Society and International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics.
