MEET THE STAFF
Joe Ford - Head Coach
Joe founded the company in 2009, he has played for a host of local teams including VCD Athletic FC, Thamesmead Town FC, Dartford FC and Slade Green FC. After leaving school Joseph decided to go into football coaching and has gained numerous qualifications (below), at present he is a Level 3 UEFA B License Coach who also holds an NVQ Level 3 Award in Assocation Football, both of which are highly recognised in the coaching profession. Aswell as coaching football, Joe has also recently completed the second year of a BA Honours in Physical Education and Sport Course at University. When coaching Joe likes to make sure that the sessions he provides are fun and enjoyable but also factual and useful to improve the football ability of those involved.
F.A Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
F.A Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
UEFA B License - Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football
F.A Certified in Coaching Disabled Footballer's
Level 1 NVQ in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupation's.
Level 2 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instruction (Football)
Level 3 NVQ in Coaching (Association Football)
Sports Leaders Level 1 Award in Community Sports Leadership (CSLA)
Junior Football Organisers Award
F.A Emergency Aid Qualified
F.A First Aid for Sport Qualified
Level 2 Certificate in the Treatment and Management of Injury in Football
Child Protection/Safeguarding Children Certified
Fully CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Checked
Full Member of LFCA (London Football Coaches Association)
Full Member of FACA (F.A Coaches Association)
Martin Ford - Assistant Head Coach
Martin is also a Level 2 Football Coach who gained his qualification in 2006. Martin has had a distinguished playing career. He spent eight years at Charlton Athletic as both a junior and apprentice before an unfortunate injury stopped him from living the dream. He did however go on to play for a host of high ranked Non - League sides including Gravesend and Northfleet, Tonbridge Angels, Maidstone Utd and Sittingbourne. After his playing career Martin went into management and spent fourteen years at VCD Athletic FC where he gained plenty of success before resigning in 2007.
F.A Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
F.A Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
F.A Emergency Aid Qualified
Child Protection/ Safeguarding Children Certified
Fully CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Checked
Karl Orpin - Coach
Karl is a fully qualified Level 2 Coach with a great understanding of the game. A goalkeeper by trade, he joined the JMF Coaching staff in September 2009 and is currently at the start of taking his UEFA B (Level 3) Coaching License. Karl is a very factual coach who likes to make sure that the children are having fun but also learning from his coaching sessions.
F.A Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
F.A Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
Level 1 NVQ in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations
Level 2 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instruction (Football)
F.A Emergency Aid Qualified
F.A First Aid for Sport Qualified
Child Protection/ Safeguarding Children Certified
Fully CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Checked
Charlie McCarthy - Coach
Charlie joined the JMF Coaching staff in January 2009 and has been a huge asset. He is a Level 2 Football Coach and has a great knowledge of the game. Charlie has played for a host of well known clubs at both youth and senior level, these clubs include Bromley FC, Thamesmead Town and Slade Green. Charlie has also represented his county at youth level and has had various trials at professional clubs. He has recently got back from America where he has been playing football under a scholarship for Colombia College. Charlie is currently coaching Brentford FC Ladies and attends Brunel University where he is studying Sports Science.
F.A Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
F.A Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
BTEC National Diploma in Sport
F.A Emergency Aid Qualified
Child Protection/ Safeguarding Children Certified
Fully CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Checked
Chris Edwards - Coach
Chris is a Level 2 Coach with plenty of experience having worked at the David Beckham Academy for the last three years. Chris currently attends University along with Head Coach Joseph studying Physical Education and Sport in order to fufill his ambition of becoming a P.E Teacher. He is also a very keen footballer and has played for a number of well known clubs including Thamesmead Town, Corinthians and Pheonix. Chris' coaching sessions are always well planned and thought out helping the children to gain plenty of knowledge and think about the skills that they are learning.
F.A Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
F.A Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
Qualified Referee
F.A Emergency Aid Qualified
Child Protection/ Safeguarding Children Certified
Fully CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Checked
Rob Kapri - Coach
Rob is a Level 1 Coach who is currently training for his Level 2 Coaching Certificate at Hextable Sixth Form. Rob's coaching sessions are always fun, enjoyable and include lots of games. He is very assertive and works well with both the younger and older age groups.
F.A Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
Level 1 NVQ in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations
F.A Certified in Coaching Disabled Footballers
F.A Emergency Aid Qualified
Child Protection/ Safeguarding Children Certified
Fully CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Checked
Matthew Aldridge - Coach
Matthew is the newest member of the coaching staff. He is a fully qualified Level 1 Coach with lots of experience having coached for Arsenal FC for over two years in their 'Grassroots' programme. Matthew currently attends the University of Greenwich where he is in the second year of a BA Honours in Physical Education and Sport Course which he is studying in order to fufill his ambition of becoming a P.E teacher.
F.A Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
Sports Leaders Level 1 Award in Community Sports Leadership (CSLA)
Sports Leaders Level 2 Award in Higher Sports Leadership (HSLA)
St Johns Ambulance Emergency Aid Certified
Fully CRB (Criminal Records Bereau) Checked