Macclesfield-born professional football coach Vicky Jepson has recently become the 17th female to pass UEFA's Pro Licence course. 

The 37-year-old worked alongside former professional footballers such as Yaya Toure and Kieron Dyer as part of the qualification. 

Vicky Jepson is currently employed as Tottenham Hotspur Women senior assistant coach. She now has a UEFA Pro Licence, the highest qualification a coach in the modern game can get. (Image Credit - Tottenham Hotspur/Shutterstock)

Vicky Jepson, in association with her current employer Tottenham Hotspur Women FC kindly spoke with Macclesfield Nub News about her achievement of this coaching qualification. 

"Every single member of the cohort on the course was incredible," said Vicky. 

Looking for a team to support on the Women's Super League this season? Why not back Tottenham Hotspur Women, with their Macclesfield connection? (Image Credit - Tottenham Hotspur/Shutterstock)

"We all listened to each other and shared the best practices of session design, difficult conversation or handling the media. 

"If I ever need to, I will pick up the phone to any of them and talk to them for advice, we will be friends for the rest of my footballing journey."

The Women's Super League season will begin on September 21. (Image Credit - Tottenham Hotspur/Shutterstock)

The Tottenham Hotspur Women senior assistant coach is always looking to better herself and progress forward, and she has praised her club's support for this.

"I hate standing still and hate not growing so if I am ever anywhere where I think I am not growing, I will leave.

Spurs Women's first fixture in the league this season is at home to Crystal Palace. (Image Credit - Tottenham Hotspur/Shutterstock)

"I wanted something to challenge me and I knew the Pro Licence would be that thing that would help push me. 

"I have to thank the club for funding the course and allowing me the time away." 

Tottenham Hotspur Women finished sixth our of twelve teams in last season's Women's Super League (WSL). (Image Credit - Tottenham Hotspur/Shutterstock)

Starting her football journey at Bollington United FC, Jepson has gone on to coach some of the best English talents in world football such as England European Championship winners Lauren Hemp and Lauren James. 

"I feel proud and privileged to be a very small part of their journeys," she said.

The Lilywhites forawrd Bethany England (far left) listens to Vicky Jepson's rousing teamtalk (centre). (Image Credit - Tottenham Hotspur/Shutterstock)

Aside from previously working with those two well-known Lionesses, Vicky has also had a spell as interim manager at Tottenham Hotspur Women, where she still works as Assistant Coach, coaching more illustrious players. 

The Women's Super League (WSL) club squad currently contains captain Bethany England - also known for her heroics with the Lionesses - and forward Jessica Naz who made her England debut against the Republic of Ireland earlier this month. 

It is all ears on Vicky for this passionate teamtalk. (Image Credit - Tottenham Hotspur/Shutterstock)

However, it is not only the top of the game she has contributed to, after her spell at Macclesfield Town FC, developing the Centre of Excellence, and coaching over in the USA for two years.  

She worked for The Silkmen from 2008-2012 as Female Football Development Officer, and also spent five years with the Cheshire FA.

Click the red link at the bottom of this article to find more about Vicky and her current employer. (Image Credit - Tottenham Hotspur/Shutterstock)

The local coach believes her previous experiences in football has left her with a 'rhino skin' that helps her combat criticism and scrutiny in the game. 

After spending over a decade with Liverpool FC coaching from the U11's to the women's first team, the 37-year-old admitted she suffered from criticism. 

Vicky Jepson pictured alongside Spurs Women head coach Robert Vilahamn. (Image Credit - Tottenham Hotspur/Shutterstock)

From 2018 to 2021, she managed Liverpool in both the WSL and Women's Championship.

In 2020, Jepson's side were relegated during the pandemic, in the same season the men's team lifted their first-ever Premier League title since 1990. 

She has over 13,400 followers on the social media website X @Vick_Jepson. (Image Credit - Tottenham Hotspur/Shutterstock)

However, it must be noted that the Women's Super League was abandoned, and not 'restarted', in the same vein that the Premier League was that season. 

"I'm in a fortunate position where I have dealt with many challenges in the game, which have given me rhino skin," Vicky revealed. 

Spurs Women were promoted to the Women's Super League in 2019.

"The scrutiny I was under at Liverpool helped really develop that thick skin that you need in the game. 

"I've dealt with media [and] fans' negativity, and I have dealt with bad results." 

This upcoming season will see matches against Liverpool, the team Vicky Jepson used to lead.

"Because I have worked in a result-driven industry, where there is a lot of scrutiny from social media it probably helped me find the Pro Licence journey comfortable." 

The WSL coach says she wants to 'support' future female coaches and does so through 'The Powerhouse Project', which is designed to bridge the gap between the grassroots and elite game to 'encourage more women to work at the top level of football'. 

Her coaching dream is to win a trophy at Wembley Stadium. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

The high-flying local is ready to kick-on into next season and says her aims with the club are to 'sustain success', and is working hard to achieve her dream of winning a trophy at Wembley Stadium. 

Macclesfield: You can follow Vicky's continued success in sport by following Tottenham Hotspur Women on social media..

In other news, Vicky's former team Bollington United are currently seeking funds to improve their 11-a-side pitch. Please click HERE to read that story.