The Art of Coaching

Football coaching can be wonderful and rewarding but at the same time a challenging job. Our Girls’ Football Club benefit from the most professional and esteemed coaches in the field. So, we hear you ask, what makes a coach qualified? Is it having a piece of paper called a certificate, or is it the accumulation of years spent on the pitch, or is it something menial as the coach’s nationality?

Football is an art and truly a majestic one. The most important part of Football coaching is having the right state of mind and being patient with every single player. Acknowledging that every player is an individual, with varying skills and abilities, and being able to work with each one to enhance their personal growth, is what good coaching is about. 

A football coach needs to be in control but at the same time, they must always show patience and good judgement, being their player’s best friend. Football development is directly connected to the character development of a player; hence a football coach will only be able to build a better footballer if they can aid in the growth of that individual as a person, too.

We are extremely selective about hiring coaches as we believe the most important element of any education is the coach/teacher.

Mehran Rowshan

Mehran Rowshan is a pioneering sports and life coach in Dubai. Specialising in coaching children, teenagers and young adults, Mehran is a highly-trained and trusted professional with 15+ years of experience working in the field of sports and youth coaching.

Coaching Qualifications: 

Football Psychology. The F.A

Coaching Children. The F.A

Soccer Camp Coach Course. The F.A

Player & Match Analysis. The F.A

Planning, Preparing & Evaluation Coaching. The F.A

UEFA “B” Coaching License. The F.A

International Coaching License. The F.A

Football Coaching Mentorship. Holland

Football Brain Training. Portugal

Health & Safety Level 3 UK

Pro-Course, Netherlands

Experiences: 

Coach, Aston Villa, UK

Coach, Arsenal Soccer School Dubai

+5000 players coached

Developed and Designed more than 300 Unique football Drills

Jess Simnett

Jess is a UEFA A Licence Coach with international experience as an assistant coach to England’s WU15, WU16 and WU23 National Teams.

Jess has eight years of experience working in the England Women’s Talent Pathway, supporting the development of national team players and being responsible for finding and developing the next generation of ‘Future Lionesses’.

Coaching Qualifications: 

UEFA A Licence

FA Youth Award

FA Developing The Developer

Sport, Physical Education & Coaching Science BSc (Hons) - The University of Birmingham, UK 

Experiences: 

England Women's National Teams - U15, U16 & U23's Assistant Coach

FA Talent Technical Coach (North East of England)

FA National Development Programme - Head Coach

Lead the strategic direction of The England Women's Talent Pathway & The Discover My Talent Campaign in the North East of England

Developing a High-Performing Culture within The England Women's Talent Pathway Team

Ebony Thompson

Combining a background in education, football, and professional play, Ebony joins us with a wealth of knowledge and a passionate driving force to provide the younger generation with tools to develop and grow them on and off the field. She strives to put female football at the forefront and empower young footballers to provide them with excellent opportunities.

Coaching Qualifications: 

Bsc. Primary Education (5-11) with recommendations for QTS Degree

FA Level One

Level 3 Higher Sports Leadership Award

Safeguarding for children

First Aid Training

Disability Football Introduction

English FA Welfare Officers course

Experiences: 

Sunderland U23’s Ladies Captain

Primary School Teaching Degree - Leeds Beckett University

PE & School Sport Coach - Durham

Alena Moulton

Alena has over 10 years of experience both with national teams and in club football. She has worked at Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, and Derby County, where she has held roles such as First Team Manager and Technical Director.

Alena has vast experience developing and supporting female players and coaches within the England Talent Pathway, working diligently to ensure female players have access to opportunities and are exposed to the best possible experiences.