Tanya Oxtoby
UEFA Pro Licence Coach, Sports Psychology Coach, and Creator and Managing Director of TOFC
- Manager of Northern Ireland Womens National Team
- Former Assistant Coach at Chelsea FC
- Former Women’s Coach for Nottingham Forest, Birmingham City, Bristol City, Scotland National Team and Western Australia (Captain) and Perth Glory (AUS) (Captain)
- Former Centre-back for Western Waves, Perth Glory (AUS) and Doncaster Rovers Belles
Full Profile
Elite Football Manager, Sports Psychology Expert and Inspirational Leadership Speaker
Tanya Oxtoby is an internationally renowned football coach, sports psychologist, and former elite player, currently managing the Northern Ireland Women’s National Team. With a decade’s experience spanning top-tier clubs and national teams, including Chelsea FC, Bristol City, and the Scotland Women’s National Team, Tanya brings unrivalled insight into high-performance culture, transformational leadership, and team resilience.
- UEFA Pro Licence Coach & sports psychology expert
- Pioneering mentorship program supporting the next generation of female coaches and players
- Recognised for operational excellence, innovation, and nurturing talent under resource constraints
- Advocate for diversity, inclusion, and positive mental health in sports and business
Tanya’s Business Impact
Tanya is a sought-after speaker and panelist globally, inspiring audiences with her unique journey from player to top ranking coach, and her deep expertise in building strong, resilient, and high-performing teams. Her sessions address core challenges for organisations, including:
- Leadership Under Pressure: Proven strategies for leading diverse teams through adversity and change
- Building Winning Cultures: Creating environments where talent and collaboration drive success
- Resilience and Mental Health: Practical approaches to wellbeing and sustainable high performance
- Advancing Women in Leadership: Empowering female talent across all sectors
- Turning Setbacks into Success: How to foster growth mindsets through adversity
Tanya’s empowering presentations draw from rich personal experience, blending real-world stories, data-driven insights, and actionable frameworks that resonate with leaders, teams, and aspiring professionals alike.