Dragan M

Coaching Experience

UEFA A Licensed Football Coach | Former Professional Footballer | Player Development & Scouting UEFA A Licensed Football Coach and former professional footballer with 17 years of international playing experience and over 10 years of coaching experience, specialising in the development of young players across the UK and internationally. Currently Head Coach of RC Lens London U18, with previous coaching experience at West Ham United Foundation and Brentford Foundation, Fulham Boys School, Lycée Français schools.I have worked with players across different ages and ability levels, helping them develop their technical, tactical, physical and psychological qualities. Alongside my coaching career, I currently work as a Football Scout for Global Assets Management, identifying and assessing emerging talent and evaluating players’ technical ability, physical attributes, mentality, potential and suitability for higher levels of football. As a former professional striker, I have 17 years of international playing experience, having played professionally in Serbia, Russia, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. This experience has given me first-hand knowledge of the standards, discipline, mentality and demands required to succeed in professional football. Coaching Philosophy My coaching philosophy goes beyond technical development. I place a strong emphasis on the psychological development of young players, because confidence and mentality can have a major impact on performance. I work closely with players to develop self-belief, confidence, resilience, discipline and emotional control, while creating an environment where they feel comfortable making decisions, taking responsibility and learning from mistakes. I believe that young players should not be afraid of failure. Instead, they should learn how to respond to mistakes, deal with pressure and continue to perform with confidence. My approach combines football-specific training, fitness, technical and tactical development with mental performance coaching, helping players become more complete and confident athletes. I also focus on understanding the individual personality of each player. Every player develops differently, and effective coaching means identifying their strengths, understanding their challenges and helping them build the mindset required to reach their potential. I have also had the opportunity to work as a football coach to KSI, the internationally recognised YouTube personality and professional boxer, giving me additional experience working within high-performance and individual coaching environments. Qualifications & Professional Experience * UEFA A Licence * Fitness Level 2 / Personal Trainer Qualification * Master’s Degree in Marketing & Business * Head Coach — RC Lens London U18 * Football Scout — Global Assets Management * Former Coach — West Ham United Foundation * Former Coach — RC Lens London * Former professional striker * 17 years of international professional playing experience * Professional playing experience in Serbia, Russia, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan * 10+ years of coaching and youth player development * Technical, tactical and physical development * Psychological and mental performance coaching * Confidence and resilience development * Individual 1-to-1 and elite player development * Talent identification and player scouting My Philosophy My goal is not simply to develop better footballers. It is to develop confident, resilient and mentally strong young athletes who believe in themselves, embrace challenges and have the mentality to reach their full potential.

Upcoming Coaching Slots

DEAR PARENTS AND PLAYERS — THESE ARE THE SLOTS YOU CAN BOOK Group Sessions: 📍 Hyde Park — Beginners When: Saturday 10am Ages: 6–10 Group size: 6 players - Development-focused sessions building core technique, ball control, and confidence on the ball — the foundation for every future footballer. 📍 Hyde Park Intermediate-advanced When: Saturday 11am Ages: 11–16 Group size: 6 players - Intensive, match-realistic training against live opposition — designed to sharpen decision-making and performance under real competitive pressure. 📍 North Greenwich Intermediate-advanced When: Sunday 11:30am Ages: 11–16 Group size: 6 players - Intensive, match-realistic training against live opposition — designed to sharpen decision-making and performance under real competitive pressure. Long-term 1-on-1 sessions: 📍 North Greenwich — Monday, Wednesday, Friday (afterschool) | 3–7pm 📍 Hyde Park — Tuesday | 3–7pm 📍 Battersea Park — Thursday | 3–7pm - Weekday mornings are also available on request in all three parks 📩 To book a spot or find out more, get in touch.

Session Plan

Innovative sessions that merge physical warm up, isometric exercise and technical drills like ball mastery, shooting drills and passing drills.The typical session is enriched with fitness elements, stretching and mental coaching that is a fundamental backbone of young and older players.Each session is designed to suit the player himself, focusing on polishing the strengths and improving less advanced skills of the player. Sessions are available both for beginners, professional players and groups