Michael is vastly experienced in both coaching and playing football, having played professionally, and been involved in professional football, since the age of eight, where he started out at Ipswich FC and finished at Leyton Orient FC.

Michael has always been passionate about football and teaching children. He coached Leyton Orient’s U11’s for three years and his passion is to help aspiring players achieve their dream. Having previously been in the same position as M.R.F.A.’s players, Michael fully understands how important having the right coaching is and having a good support team. Most recently Michael has taken up the role of working with a Category 2 professional FC.

Michael also works with the FA as an affiliate Tutor where he delivers the Level 1 & Level 2 in coaching football amid his passion to develop the grassroots game.

Qualifications:

• UEFA A Prep Course
• UEFA A (Currently completing)
• UEFA B Licensed
• FA Futsal Level 1
• FA Futsal Level 2
• UEFA B Futsal (currently working towards)
• FA Youth Award
• FA Youth Module 1, 2 & 3
• Level 2 coaching
• Level 3 in Supporting and Delivery of Physical Education
• FA Level 3 in Education and Training

Ben’s passion for coaching came from he began helping a friend’s training session on a Saturday morning, with players from all different professional academies while still playing Non-League. When Ben finished playing, he went into Northwood FC (step 4) as Head Coach, before going to Welwyn Garden City FC (step 4) in the same role.

Sarah joined our team in September 2019, her passion for Girls Football was evident from the start. Since joining Sarah has launched our Girls Development Centre, which has been a huge success to date, with our girls now starting to play their own fixtures.

Alongside working at M.R.F.A., Sarah also coaches at West Ham Ladies, working in their youth set up.

• Level 2 coaching
• Level 1 coaching

Luke joined M.R.F.A. in April 2019 coming to add to our team of coaches, Luke will be adding his knowledge to our younger players across both our Development Centres and Futsal Centres.

• FA Youth Module 1 & 2
• Level 2 coaching
• Level 1 coaching

Pete joined our team of coaches back in November after wanting to further pursue his coaching career. Pete growing up played at Tottenham Hostpurs in their Academy with the likes of Harry Kane & Tom Carroll trying to follow in the footsteps of his dad, Mark.

Having spent time shadowing with coaches at Tottenham Academy, Pete has been a great addition to our team working across our Development Centre, Futsal Academy & Academy groups.

• Level 1 coaching
• Level 2 coaching (in progress)
• UEFA B coaching (application in progress)

Sophie started her coaching journey in 2019 where she began coaching a girls team at Hatfield Peverel FC. Sophie now coaches two teams, a Wildcats team and M.R.F.A.’s girls development centres. Sophie is currently FA Level 1 qualified and working towards her Level 2 qualification.

• Level 1 coaching
• Level 2 coaching (awaiting course)

Sam has always had a great passion for football and coaching. Growing up, Sam played for the semi-professional team, Chelmsford City, as a goalkeeper. Sam quickly discovered his passion for coaching from a young age and he spent a year coaching in private schools.

Subsequently, Sam has gone on to do coaching for ISFA who have seen players such as Frank Lampard, Fraser Forster and Victor Moses play for them. Sam also spent time working at Reading FC learning from some of the Academy coaches.

Sam now combines his role at M.R.F.A., as he works full-time as a P.E. Teacher for an Independent School in London

Qualifications:

• UEFA B
• FA Youth Module 1, 2 & 3
• Developing the Developers
• FA Futsal Level 1
• 2;1 degree in Sports Science
• Level 2 coaching

Josh is a fantastic addition to our coaching team, Josh has previously worked with professional clubs and brings a wealth of experience. Having worked across all age groups from 9-16 he shows a great quality to adapt to the group he is working with.

Josh previously played at both Leyton Orient and Peterborough as an Academy player before moving into the coaching world.

• UEFA A (Application awaiting)
• UEFA B Licensed
• FA Youth Award
• FA Youth Module 1, 2 & 3
• Level 2 coaching