Pete Lowe
Sports Leadership & Safeguarding Consultant,
Ex-Manchester City Head Academy Coach
Pete Lowe, the visionary force behind First Team, brings unparalleled insights honed during his tenure as the Head of Education and Performance Management at Manchester City Football Club.
Beginning as a PE teacher, Pete transitioned into professional football, assuming roles as the Centre of Excellence Director and then Director of Youth Development at Oldham Athletic. His illustrious career reached its zenith at Manchester City FC, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the academy into a beacon of excellence.
During his tenure, Pete helped produce more professional players than any other Premier League club academy. In addition, Pete played a significant role in the Player Development process that elevated 39 graduates to first-team football, a majority becoming premier league and international players.
Pete achieved an unparalleled streak of victories in national and international competitions, including European tournaments, Divisional Premier League Championships, and the FA Youth Cup.
Pete Lowe doesn’t just bring football expertise; he translates winning performance strategies into the corporate arena. With a direct, honest, and open approach, Pete empowers individuals and teams to identify barriers to success, fostering discussions and resolutions.
Drawing from his premier league experiences, Pete narrates compelling stories of sporting triumphs and challenges, inspiring and motivating corporate leaders and sales teams. His proven performance management frameworks serve as blueprints for fostering winning environments and developing high-performing teams.
Aside from being recognized for his unrivaled experience in professional sports and as an exceptional Key-Note speaker, Pete is also a noted leadership author and course creator. His first book ‘The Language of Winning’ is a thought-provoking insight into how to develop winning strategies based on his experiences and transposed from the elite sporting environment to the corporate world.
In combination with his course, Pete shares his ‘hard-won’ knowledge and expertise with senior business leaders who want to propel their companies even further and faster toward the winning culture and mindset that helps them stand out above all their competitors.