James H

Coaching Experience

* Please message me before booking, I have limited availability* I’m a UEFA B qualified coach and former PE teacher with over 15 years of experience working with players of all ages and abilities. My background includes coaching in both grassroots and academy settings, working with boys and girls aged 4 to 16, as well as adult beginners and more advanced players. Having spent years teaching in both primary and secondary schools, I understand how to connect with young players and adapt my coaching style to suit different learning needs and personalities. My sessions are always supportive, engaging, and tailored to help players develop not just technically and tactically, but also in their mindset, confidence, and enjoyment of the game. Over the years, I’ve helped players improve in all areas of their game – whether it’s mastering the basics, improving game intelligence, becoming more two-footed, or preparing for trials and academy opportunities. Whether you're new to the game or looking to take your performance to the next level, I aim to create a positive, focused environment where every player can improve, have fun, and feel inspired. Looking forward to working with you or your child on their football journey!

Session Plan

A typical session is always tailored to you – whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen specific parts of your game. We’ll begin with a quick check-in and a fun, dynamic warm-up to get you moving and focused. From there, we ease into some ball mastery work to build confidence on the ball and sharpen your footwork and control. Once you're in the flow, we’ll focus on a key area you'd like to improve – whether that’s first touch, passing, dribbling, finishing, or something more position-specific. I’ll guide you through a mix of purposeful drills and coaching tips, helping you build strong habits and grow your understanding of the game. As you progress, we’ll introduce more realistic, game-like situations – such as 1v1s or decision-making under pressure – to bring everything together. My aim is for you to leave each session feeling more confident, more capable, and excited about your development. Every session is built to challenge you, support you, and most importantly – help you enjoy the process of getting better.