Qualified professionals, one development philosophy
Meet the coaches behind every athlete’s pathway.
Sport specialists, physical preparation staff and athlete-support professionals working together around clear standards.
Academy DirectorLeadership
Sofia Rahman
Development should be ambitious, safe and understandable.
Sofia leads the academy-wide pathway, coach education and parent review process. Her role is to ensure that every sport follows consistent principles while coaches retain the freedom to meet individual needs.
“Our job is not to rush athletes. It is to give them the right challenge at the right time.”
Specialist team
Coaches for every stage of development
Each profile combines technical expertise with age-appropriate coaching experience.
Daniel Cole
Movement literacy, confidence and multi-sport discovery for ages 5 to 10.
- Foundation specialist
- 10 years coaching
Marcus Bennett
Athletic development, competition planning and performance pathway support.
- Strength and conditioning
- Performance testing
Leila Morgan
Technical development, game understanding and team culture.
- UEFA B Licence
- Girls pathway lead
Carlos Reed
Footwork, shooting development and decision making under pressure.
- National coaching award
- Junior competition lead
Marco Silva
Technical foundations, tactical development and match preparation.
- LTA Level 4
- Competition coach
Amina Patel
Confidence, communication, transition support and parent guidance.
- Sport psychology MSc
- Wellbeing coordinator
Coaching standards
What every athlete should experience
A clear session purpose
Athletes understand what they are learning and why it matters.
Individual feedback
Coaches balance group flow with practical, personal guidance.
Appropriate challenge
Tasks stretch the athlete without creating unsafe or avoidable pressure.
Positive communication
Language remains respectful, specific and focused on learning.
Visible progression
Milestones and reviews create a clear route to the next stage.
Safeguarding first
Wellbeing and professional boundaries are non-negotiable.
Integrated support
Coaches do not work in isolation.
Technical staff collaborate with physical preparation, wellbeing and operations specialists to support the whole athlete.
Strength and Conditioning
Movement quality, speed, strength and workload planning.
Wellbeing Support
Confidence, communication and healthy performance habits.
Parent Relations
Schedules, updates, review meetings and practical guidance.
Coach education
Learning is expected from the staff too.
Termly workshops, session observations and shared planning ensure that the academy model keeps improving.
- Peer session observations
- Safeguarding refreshers
- Technical workshops by sport
- Athlete feedback review
Coach questions
What parents often ask
Are all coaches background checked?
Yes. Coaches complete required background checks and safeguarding training before working with athletes.
Will my child have the same coach each week?
Programs have a consistent lead coach, supported by specialist staff where needed.
How is feedback shared?
Coaches use in-session guidance, term summaries and scheduled parent reviews.
Can I speak with a coach before enrolling?
Yes. A campus visit or trial gives families an opportunity to meet the relevant staff.
Meet your pathway coach
Start with a conversation and trial session.
We will introduce the right coach for the athlete’s age, sport and goals.