About Darren

"Darren joined the HFA in September 2019 as Acting Chief Executive Officer. The FA had been asked to produce an Independent Review on staffing at our organisation that resulted in two senior long serving members of staff leaving the organisation in January 2020.
Throughout the process Darren was a source of great support to the Board of Directors, myself and 10 staff. He handled what was a very difficult situation with great sensitivity whilst also ensuring that we followed correct legal procedures. At times this necessitated him dealing firmly with one of the departing members of staff. He established an excellent working relationship with all staff during this time and they are now a far happier team than existed prior to his arrival. He also ensured delivery and opening of our new 3G pitch in December 2019 that had been complicated by legal issues outside our control. Darren was employed to work 2 days per week but in reality he was providing support to staff and myself on virtually a daily basis. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and I will always be grateful for his advice and guidance throughout the 7 months he worked for us.
I can fully recommend him to any future employer. I also happy to answer any questions you may have in respect of Darren"

"It has been a pleasure working with Darren on a variety of projects. Darren gave us expert advice and really enhanced our recent White Paper on the Squash Landscape. In addition to this Darren was instrumental to the management, delivery and organisation of our Squash Summit, which saw industry leaders from all 3 sectors of the sport come together for the first time to drive the sport forward. We have already commissioned Darren to work with us on developing our KPIs and improving how we monitor and evaluate our work. It is not just Darren's technical skills and knowledge but the professional manner, attention to detail and exemplary customer service that means we will continue to work with him in the future."

''Darren's coaching style is warm and friendly and I always feel at ease in his presence. There's no push or pull for answers, instead he gently guides you towards the solutions that will work for you. You - the client - are at the heart of everything he does and he will be able to help you reconnect with your true purpose, whether that be in work, life or love. If you want a relatable yet reassuring coach who gives you the space to breathe, then look no further than Darren.''

''Darren has a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience from his roles within The FA in football development, business development and more recently specialising in data governance and analysis, research, monitoring and evaluation. He is hardworking, reliable, and strives to add value in all areas of his work. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.''

''Darren is a very detail orientated and highly professional individual who is committed to delivering work of the highest standard. He has a wealth of experience in the UK sports industry and hence would be an asset to any project, team or organisation. I cannot speak highly enough about Darren's all round abilities.''