Meet Our Coaches

Passionate, qualified, and dedicated to your child’s development

At Matt’s Football Academy, coaching is about more than football skills. It’s about trust, encouragement, and creating an environment where every child feels valued and supported.

Matt – Head Coach

Matt

Founder & Head Coach
FA Qualified DBS Checked First Aid Trained Safeguarding Trained

Football has been part of my life since the age of 3 — over 41 years of passion, experience, and learning.

My coaching philosophy is built around enjoyment, confidence, and playing with a smile. When children feel happy and supported, development comes naturally.

I believe football should help children grow as people, teaching teamwork, discipline, respect, resilience, and self-belief — lessons that last a lifetime.

  • Positive, pressure-free coaching
  • Every child treated with respect
  • Confidence before competition
  • Fun, engaging sessions

Our Coaching Team

Positive role models dedicated to helping every child enjoy football

Coach James
James

Development Coach

FA Qualified DBS Checked

James focuses on helping younger players build confidence through fun, engaging sessions and lots of encouragement.

Coach Emma
Emma

Youth Coach

FA Qualified First Aid Safeguarding

Emma is passionate about creating a positive environment where children feel supported, confident, and valued.

Coach Dan
Dan

Assistant Coach

FA Qualified DBS Checked

Dan supports sessions with a focus on teamwork, discipline, and making sure every child feels included.

Our Coaches Are Trained To Deliver

High standards, positive values, and a child-first approach

Positive Coaching

Sessions built around encouragement, enjoyment, and helping children play with confidence.

Teamwork & Respect

Coaches promote teamwork, communication, and respect for others at all times.

Confidence Building

Helping children believe in themselves, make decisions, and enjoy learning.

Safety First

Safeguarding, wellbeing, and duty of care are always the top priority.

Growing the Coaching Team

As the academy grows, all additional coaches will meet the same high standards — FA qualified, DBS checked, and aligned with our positive coaching philosophy.

Are you a coach?

If you’re passionate about positive football coaching and helping children grow with confidence, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to Train With Our Coaches?

Book a free trial session and see the difference positive coaching makes.

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