Jonathan Morgan
English football coach and former player
- Head Coach of Sheffield United Women
- Former Burnley Women Head Coach
- Over seven years of Managerial experience at Burnely Women, Leicester Women
- UEFA A Coach, UEFA Pro Candidate, LMA Managers Diploma Student, MSC Graduate
- BBC co-commentator
- Key Strengths: Man Management, Tactical Analysis, Motivation, Understanding Players, Quality Coaching, Clear Leadership Skills, Creating A Positive Environment, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Integrity
Full Profile
Jonathan Morgan is a leading English football coach and leadership expert, renowned for guiding top women’s teams through transformative periods and driving success under pressure. As the current Head Coach of Sheffield United Women and the former Head Coach of Burnley Women and Leicester City Women, Jonathan has extensive experience in elite women’s football, having managed teams at all competitive levels – including orchestrating Leicester’s historic promotion to the FA Women’s Super League.
Key Business Challenges Addressed
Jonathan specialises in leadership development, man management, high-performance team building, and effective problem-solving, skills he translates into powerful lessons for business and executive audiences. He helps organisations harness talent, align teams toward shared goals, manage change, and navigate complex environments where pressure, scrutiny, and the need for positive cultures are paramount.
Biography
Jonathan began his footballing career as a player in the National League North before moving into coaching with Leicester City Women’s reserve team. Appointed head coach of Leicester City Women in 2014, he engineered their climb from the FA Women’s Midlands Division One to Championship winners and, ultimately, led them into the prestigious FA Women’s Super League for the 2021 – 22 season for the first time in the club’s history.
His coaching credentials are among the best in the business: a UEFA A License holder and Pro License candidate, with an MSc and an LMA Manager’s Diploma. Jonathan has also served as a BBC co-commentator and Sky Sports pundit, sharing his tactical insight with national audiences.
During his tenure at Leicester, Jonathan was awarded FA Women’s Championship LMA Manager of the Year and secured multiple “Manager of the Month” awards. He went on to Burnley Women, masterminding an unbeaten 16-game league streak, and later took the helm at Sheffield United Women.
Speaking and Media Experience
Jonathan’s sharp, honest delivery – honed through his media work for BBC Leicester and Sky Sports – makes him a compelling conference and after-dinner speaker. He excels at connecting with diverse business audiences, delivering actionable insights in leadership, motivation, building winning cultures, and overcoming adversity.
Why Book Jonathan Morgan?
Organisations book Jonathan for his ability to relate the high-stakes realities of elite football management to modern business challenges, including:
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Change management and resilience
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Leadership under scrutiny and adversity
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Building and sustaining high-performing teams
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Conflict resolution and managing difficult conversations
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Creating positive, productive cultures
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Strategic decision-making and tactical planning
His sessions offer practical frameworks and real-world stories, enabling audiences to rethink their approach to teamwork, leadership, and organisational transformation.
Jonathan Morgan’s journey – from the pitch to the boardroom – demonstrates the universal value of clear leadership and the impact of a winning mindset in any sector.