Peter Houston is a highly experienced football manager with proven success over over 30 years of experience. He has achieved success at several clubs in Scotland, including winning the Scottish Cup with Dundee United in 2010. He also has extensive coaching qualifications and experience developing young players who have gone on to successful careers.

1. Peter Houston
A highly experienced football manager who has a proven track record
of achievement and the ability to work with top class international players
phouston19@yahoo.com
Mobile:
Experience Coaching Qualifications
2009 - Present 2000 1995 1993
Dundee Utd UEFA ‘PRO’ License UEFA ‘A’ License UEFA ‘B’ License
Manager
• Acted as the course assessor for the UEFA ‘A’ and ‘B’ Licenses in the years 2000 - 2004
and 2006 - 2009
2009 - 2012
Scotland
Asst. Manager
Achievements
2006 - 2009  The 2nd most successful manager in Dundee United’s history
Dundee Utd  Won the Scottish Cup in season 09/10
Asst. Manager (The first trophy in 16years)
 Best League finishes of 3rd, 4th, and 4th
 Qualified for European Competition 3 times
2004 - 2006 (The first time since the 80’s)
Leicester City  Qualified for the knock out stages of the Europa League
1st Team Coach  Awarded the manager of the month on 3 occasions
 Successfully rebuilt the team every season following the selling of
key players
2000 - 2004
 Maintained a top 4 finish despite a reduction in playing budget of
Hearts
around 10-15% year on year
Asst. Manager
1997 - 2000
Hearts Duties & Responsibilities
Reserve Manager
• Responsible for the efficient, effective and prudent management of the overall budget of set
by the board, enabling a sustainable operation which involves the successful coordination,
1996 - 1997
organisation, management and review of finance, staff, transportation, facilities, and stock
Hearts
inventories
Youth Coach
• Responsible for managing and coaching the first team including the buying and selling of
1994 - 1996 players, organising team travel, pre-season schedules, tactics and training
Scottish FA
Development Coach • Active development of young players attaining representative first team status
• The acquisition and use of effective training areas, pitches, educational & changing facilities
Testimonial
• Responsible for initiating an inventory and stock order system for necessary equipment
and kit
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• Devise daily, weekly, monthly and yearly schedules for all youth teams, players and coaches
• Recognition and achievement of appointing key personnel to develop the Youth & Community
• Development Department, Fitness and Conditioning Initiatives, Player Welfare & Lifestyle
Programmes (including player psychology and education), Talent Identification and
Recruitment Processes)
• Undertook a comprehensive assessment and restructure of a Football Development
Programme, culminating in the coaching of senior, reserve and youth players throughout
the season on a regular basis on both individual & team and tactical & technical
development

2. Peter Houston
A highly experienced football manager who has a proven track record
of achievement and the ability to work with top class international players
phouston19@yahoo.com
Mobile:
Playing Career Player Development
1991 - 1993 • Successfully coached and developed a number of players who acheived high profile moves.
East Stirling
47 Apps / 3 Goals
Players include: David Goodwillie Johnny Russell
Craig Conway Gary Mackay-Steven
Scott Allan Stuart Armstrong
1988 - 1991
Danny Swanson Ryan Dow
Falkirk
77 Apps / 5 Goals
"After working closely with Peter for three years with the
1986 - 1988 Testimonial Scottish national team, he became someone my team mates
Dumbarton and I respected greatly due to his hard work and attention
80 Apps / 8 Goals to detail in preperation for both matches and training sessions.
His showed enthusiasm as a coach and his training sessions were
always enjoyable and had a clear purpose regarding tactics and
1983 - 1986
game. Peter was always professional in his work and very
Falkirk
approachable for me as captain with any problems or concerns
135 Apps / 33 Goals
the players had. I always enjoyed and looked forward to working
alongside him and hopefully will do again in the future.”
1979 - 1983 Darren Fletcher, Manchester United & Scotland International
Albion Rovers
123 Apps / 33 Goals
Key Competencies
1978 - 1979
Livingston Communication & Presentation: Exceptionally high level of verbal and written communication
with the ability to present work in a range of styles and formats and converse confidently with
all levels of partner both in groups and one-to-one
1977 - 1978
Airdrie Negotiation & Problem Solving: A clear and logical thinker, experienced in liaison with agents,
1 Apps chairmen and players of all levels. Able to implement creative plans and strategies, anticipate
problems and amend or adapt response as
required
Achievements
Training / Development / Mentoring: Experienced in developing new and existing talent
through personal evolution and training. Mentors and motivates individuals into active
Inducted into participation, optimised performance and maximum achievement by creating an environment
the Falkirk FC of support
Hall Of Fame
Management & Leadership: Visible and accessible, impartial, communicates clear vision and
direction to motivate and empower others ensuring participation and commitment towards
First Division shared goals and objectives through both a proactive and reactive approach
Title Winners
in 1991 Relationship Building: Effectively builds and maintains solid relationships with all colleagues
and other partners to ensure continuous improvement, personal development and success
Planning & Strategy: Able to apply a thorough attention to detail ensuring successful
Join My achievement of all objectives and targets while balancing a demanding workload within set
Network timescales. Takes an operational overview of all projects and sees the big picture across daily,
weekly, monthly and annual activities
Performance Management: Adept at monitoring and assessing performance against objectives
and taking swift preventative / corrective action to ensure required standards are consistently
maintained