meet the coaches

JAMIE - HEAD OF ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT CENTRES

Name: Jamie

Joined NFFA: 2018 - Full Time Position

Other Roles: Southampton FC Pre-Academy Coach & AFC Bournemouth Talent ID Centre Coach

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Football Studies

Jamie oversees our Academy Development Centres and has been influential in the progression of over 200 players into Premier League Academies at various levels. Jamie has combined his coaching experience over the last 10 years to implement our Academy Coaching Syllabus (NFFA DNA), as well as holding a range of contacts within the Professional Game, which has enabled our programme to provide the best development and progression opportunities across the region.

NIALL - HEAD OF SOCCER SCHOOLS & HOLIDAY COURSES

Name: Niall

Joined NFFA: 2012 - Founder

Other Roles: Former Professional Football Freestyler with Adidas & Nike.

Niall oversees our Soccer School and Holiday Course Programmes. Niall holds a wealth of experience, having previously coached the likes of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Lampard during his time as Football Skills Choreographer at Adidas and Nike . NIall has overseen the development and progression with majority of our Hall of Fame players including Professional Footballers Eddie Beach (Chelsea FC) & Harry Thomas (Peterborough United FC).

TOM - LEAD ACADEMY COACH

Name: Tom

Joined NFFA: 2021 - Part Time Position

Tom works across our Academy Development Centres, leading sessions across our Academy Development Centres including our Elite & High Performance Development Centres. Being a former AFC Bournemouth & New Forest Football Academy player, Tom is a very promising coach, who has excelled with his coaching qualifications and continues to develop his coaching expertise by observing Academy Football Coaches at AFC Bournemouth.

ROSS - LEAD ACADEMY COACH

Name: Ross

Joined NFFA: 2023 - Part Time Position

Other Roles: Southampton FC Pre-Academy Coach, AFC Bournemouth Foundation Phase Coach, Vancouver Whitecaps Academy Coach (MLS).

SAM - LEAD ACADEMY COACH

Name: Sam

Joined NFFA: 2023 - Part Time Position

Other Roles: Bashley FC U18 & U23 Coach

NICO - LEAD ACADEMY COACH

Name: Nico

Joined NFFA: 2023 - Part Time Position

Nico works across our Academy Development Centres, leading sessions across our Academy Development Centres including our Elite & High Performance Development Centres. Nico holds valuable experience as a player, during his time at AFC Bournemouth & Eastleigh FC at youth level. Nico currently players for AFC Totton First Team in the Southern Premier League.

OLLIE - ACADEMY COACH

Name: Ollie

Joined NFFA: 2022 - Part Time Position

Ollie coaches at our Academy Development Centres, Soccer Schools and Holiday Football Courses.

JACK - ACADEMY COACH

Name: Jack

Joined NFFA: 2022 - Part Time Position

Jack coaches at our Academy Development Centres and Holiday Football Courses.

STEWART - LEAD GOALKEEPER COACH

Name: Stewart

Joined NFFA: 2018 - Part Time Position

Other Roles: Former Professional Footballer, Southampton FC Women's Goalkeeper Coach, Southampton FC Academy Goalkeeper Coach, Bashley FC Manager & Hamworthy United Manager.

Stewart leads our Goalkeeper Academy, working with players in small groups & 1-to-1 sessions. Stewart was previously a Professional Goalkeeper for Sheffield Wednesday and has spent the last few years as First Team Goalkeeper Coach at Southampton FC Women & Southampton FC Academy. Stewart has played an influential role in the progression of all our Hall of Fame Goalkeepers, including Eddie Beach (Chelsea FC).