Supporting Leaders Developing People Strengthening Organisations
LCME provides practical, people-centred support across professional football, wider sport and education.
Founded by Will Ryder, LCME Consultancy draws on more than 20 years’ experience spanning academy and first-team football, coach education, workforce development, technical programme support and leadership development.
UEFA A Licence Coach | MSc Sports Management | FA Coach Developer
Every organisation is different, so support is shaped around your priorities and people, combining strategic thinking with practical delivery.
Who We Support
Supporting organisations across professional football, grassroots environments, wider sport and education in the UK and internationally.
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Professional Clubs & Academies
Supporting academy and first-team environments with leadership, technical development, workforce planning and practical programme support.
Football Associations & Governing Bodies
Supporting coach education, workforce development, leadership programmes and the development of sustainable football systems.
Grassroots & Community Football
Supporting coaches, leaders and organisations to strengthen delivery and create positive development environments.
Universities & Education Providers
Delivering guest lectures, workshops and assessment support across leadership, coaching, sports management and football development.
Services
Leadership & Organisational Development
Practical leadership development, mentoring and organisational support for individuals and teams across sport and education.
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Leadership programmes
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Executive mentoring
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Team development and performance culture
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Succession planning
Coach Education & Workforce Development
Coach education, workforce development and learning opportunities shaped around your organisation, its people and priorities.
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Coach education and coach developer support
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Workshops and continuing professional development
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Workforce reviews and individual development
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Learning design and programme delivery
Technical Strategy & Programme Support
Strategic and practical support to strengthen football programmes, technical standards, player pathways and development environments.
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Technical strategy and standards
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Player pathway development
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Programme design and implementation
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Research and evaluation
Audit, Review & Performance Improvement
Independent reviews and audit support to identify priorities, evaluate performance and deliver sustainable organisational improvements.
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Organisational, technical and programme reviews
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Audit preparation and independent evaluation
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Gap analysis and improvement planning
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Implementation support and progress reviews
Recruitment & Interim Workforce Support
Flexible recruitment and workforce support to identify the right people, maintain continuity and manage organisational change.
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Role profiling and workforce planning
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Recruitment, selection and candidate identification
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Interim staffing and specialist cover
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Onboarding and transition support
How We Work
Support is tailored to the needs of each organisation rather than delivered through a fixed model.
Clear - Collaborative - Focused on lasting improvement
Understand
Build a clear understanding of the organisation, its people, priorities and current challenges.
Agree
Define the support required, the intended outcomes and the most appropriate way of working together.
Deliver
Provide practical, focused support that fits the organisation and its environment.
Review
Reflect on progress, identify learning and agree any next steps to enhance performance.
Selected Work
Coach Development & Workforce Support
Supporting coach development alongside interim workforce provision and recruitment support, helping the Academy maintain continuity during a period of transition.
Academy Strategy & Club Development
Supporting academy and wider club development through strategic planning, organisational review and clear, evidence based reporting to inform senior stakeholders and support decision making.
Coach Education Support
Designing and delivering coach development programmes that challenge thinking, strengthen practice and support the development of high-performing coaches.
Technical Strategy & Player Development
Leading and supporting technical strategies, player pathways and development programmes that help young players progress towards senior and international football.
