MJC Coaching
About the Coach
Elite coaching credentials combined with an academic research background — every session is built on both lived experience and evidence-based practice.
The Philosophy
Where Science Meets the Pitch
MJC Coaching was founded on a simple belief: the best player development happens when elite coaching practice is informed by rigorous sports science. Too often, coaching and academia exist in separate worlds. Here, they work together.
Whether you're a parent looking for structured, safe development for your child, or an advanced player pushing towards the next level — every session is designed with purpose, backed by research, and delivered with the experience of a UEFA A Licence coach.
13+ Years in the Game
Experience Across Every Level
Over a career spanning more than 13 years, MJC Coaching has operated at every level of the game — from grassroots development through to elite academy environments and international football.
The Football Association
Worked directly with the FA, contributing to player development and coaching programmes at national level — gaining insight into the standards and methodologies that underpin English football from the top down.
Category 1–3 Academy Environments
Extensive experience inside professional academy structures across Category 1, 2 and 3 clubs — working within elite development pathways, multi-disciplinary support teams, and high-performance coaching frameworks.
Coaching Abroad
International coaching experience has broadened tactical and cultural perspectives — working with players and programmes overseas to understand how different footballing philosophies approach the game.
Men's & Women's Football
Coaching experience spans both the men's and women's game, bringing an inclusive, adaptable approach to player development that recognises the distinct needs and opportunities across both pathways.
Coaching Credentials
Qualifications
UEFA A Licence
Highest level of club coaching qualification in European football
PFSA Analysis Level 3
Elite performance analysis — reading the game at the highest level
Level 2 Scouting
Player identification, recruitment methodology & talent evaluation
Level 2 Futsal
Technical small-sided game expertise to develop close control & decision-making
National Goalkeeping Coach
Specialist goalkeeper development from grassroots to elite level
FA Youth Award
Dedicated qualification in youth player development & long-term athlete development
Theory Into Practice
Academic Background
PhD Researcher (ongoing)
Currently undertaking doctoral research in sports coaching — applying cutting-edge academic findings directly to coaching practice.
MSc Sports Coaching & Science
Masters-level qualification bridging sports science theory with practical, evidence-based coaching methodology.
The ongoing PhD research directly informs session design at MJC Coaching — from periodisation and load management for young players, to advanced tactical frameworks for senior and elite-level athletes. This academic rigour is what separates structured development from simply turning up and playing.
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