Coaching Career
Following his retirement from playing in 2005, Daws joined the coaching staff at Rotherham United. Having graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BSc in Sport Science, he became Fitness Coach under Ronnie Moore, remaining in the same position under Mick Harford. The 2005–06 season saw him complete the prestigious FA Fitness Trainers Award. Following the appointment of Alan Knill, Daws became First Team Coach and remained at the club following Knill's departure to assist Mark Robins. Having gained his UEFA A Licence and following 2 successful campaigns, Daws joined Barnsley in the same role, when Rotherham manager Mark Robins was appointed the same position at Oakwell. In accordance to this happening, Robins took his entire coaching staff including Daws, to his new club and following two successful seasons in the Championship during which he completed the prestigious UEFA Pro Licence, Daws left Oakwell following the resignation of Mark Robins.
Following a season (2011–12) scouting for a number of clubs in the Championship and Football League, Daws started the 2012–13 season in a new role as Professional Development Coach at Queens Park Rangers FC.
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