Mr Luke Gibson
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Job title: Lecturer in Sports Coaching & Development
Email: l.gibson@derby.ac.uk
Phone No: 01332594368
Room: LS/208
Experience in Industry
- Associate Lecturer - Department of Exercise & Sport Science, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Lecturer in Sport - South Cheshire College
- Football Coach - Bury Football Club Community Trust/Academy
- Football Coach - Crewe Alexandra Football Club in the Community
- MMU Cheshire NUL Men's 1st Team Manager
- Sports Coach - Isle of Man Sports Development Unit
Current Activities / Links with Industry
Currently Under 11's Academy Coach at Bury Football Club, as well as being player/coach at Abbey Hey Football Club in the North West Counties Football League.
Faculty: Buxton
School: School of Culture and Lifestyle
Subject Area: Sports
I am a Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Development, teaching on a range of modules on the undergraduate Joint Honours Sports programme. Additionally, I am also undertaking a PhD by publication.
Teaching responsibilities
I currently teach on several modules related to the 'Sports Coaching' and 'Sports Development' pathways. Alongside this, I also supervise a number of independent study students.
Professional interests
I am actively involved in coaching and currently work for Bury Football Club on a part time basis. I also currently coach and play at 'Non-League' level for Abbey Hey Football Club.
I also have a keen interest in youth football and community sports development.
Research interests
The focus of my PhD study is 'Managerial Change in Elite Football', focusing on the complex nature of implementing organisational change within a variety of professional football environments.
Recent Conferences
- Gibson, L., Groom, R., Nelson, L., & Potrac, P. (2011). Ambiguity, Manageability, and Orchestration: Implementing and Coping with Complex Organisational Change in Elite Soccer. Sports and Coaching: Pasts and Futures, Crewe, UK, 25th June 2011.
Additional Interests and Activities
Undergraduate qualifications
- BA (Hons) Coaching & Sport Development, Manchester Metropolitan University
Postgraduate qualifications
- MA Exercise & Sport, Manchester Metropolitan University
