Dominic Doherty
Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science (Football Development)
Dominic joined Wrexham University in October 2024 and is a lecturer within the football coaching department as well as the manager of the University's men's football team. Dom has been coaching for 11 years in a variety of environments both nationally and internationally.
He is a UEFA B licenced coach and has worked for professional clubs globally including Everton, Manchester City, and Chicago Fire. He also holds a first-class honors degree from Edgehill University and a Masters in Leadership in Sport with a distinction from the University of South Wales.
He also holds roles at Everton within their academy and at Cymru North team Mold Alexandra F.C. as player/coach.
Research interests
Football coaching.
Building effective cultures in youth football.
Early-specialisation in youth football.
Honors and Awards
| Date | Title | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| 11-11-2022 | MA Leadership in Sport with a Distinction | University of South Wales |
| 01-05-2019 | BA Sports Coaching and Development with First Class Honors | Edge Hill University |
| 20-11-2022 | UEFA B Licence | UEFA/FAW |
Teaching interests
Football coaching.
Building effective cultures in youth football.
Early-specialisation in youth football.