James F.

I have over a decade of experience coaching and training athletes across multiple levels — including youth, high school, university, and semi-professional environments. My work has involved developing players both individually and within team settings, emphasizing technical proficiency, tactical awareness, physical conditioning, and mental performance.

I’ve coached athletes typically ranging from U10 through adult, and I specialize in structured player development programs that balance long-term growth with competitive performance.

I hold a U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) C License and a BSc (First Class) in Sports Science, which gives me a strong foundation in biomechanics, physiology, and sports psychology. This academic background allows me to design evidence-based training programs that improve performance while minimizing injury risk.

I’ve been deeply involved in competitive sport throughout my life, both as a player and a coach. I played soccer at a high amateur and semi-professional level in the U.K., competing in university and regional leagues, and also trialed with professional clubs, gaining valuable experience in elite performance environments.

Throughout my playing career, I captained several sides and earned multiple team honors, which helped shape my coaching philosophy around preparation, resilience, and consistent effort. My academic foundation — a BSc (First Class) in Sports Science — further strengthened my understanding of performance, recovery, and athlete development, which I now apply to every player I coach

Clients can expect a structured, personalized, and enjoyable session that blends technical development, physical conditioning, and mental focus. Each session begins with a dynamic warm-up to activate key muscle groups, improve mobility, and prepare the athlete for the training theme of the day.

I focus on core technical skills such as first touch, passing, movement, and ball control, while also building speed, agility, and strength appropriate to the player’s level. For more advanced athletes, I incorporate tactical decision-making, position-specific drills, and small-sided competitive games that simulate real match conditions.

The environment is always fun and relaxed — because if we don’t enjoy what we do, what’s the point? That said, players will be positively pushed to give their best, challenge their limits, and take ownership of their development.

Every session finishes with a cool-down and short review, highlighting progress and setting goals for next time. My aim is to make every session both productive and enjoyable, leaving players feeling confident, motivated, and eager to return