Our Ambassadors
The premier independent education football programme at our independent schools across the UK and Spain
From the top…
Brighton, England national team and Champions League/Premier League winner with Liverpool
“With this coaching staff, there is no doubt that any player on this programme will develop. This combined with the education on offer will truly be a fantastic opportunity for any aspiring player to enable them to achieve both on and off the pitch.”
Adam Lallana
Southampton, West Ham & European Championship winner with Portuguese national team
“An exciting opportunity to develop as a player whilst having the support network of education. The coaching team have seen first hand what it takes to reach the top and have a record of players that have achieved exactly that!”
Jose Fonte
Wales, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forrest & Gillingham
“An unrivalled programme to support high performance football and education. The coaches have a reputation for developing players and getting them to reach the limit of their potential. They also have a track record for pushing players into the professional game.”
Johnny Williams
Former Celta Vigo and Cyprus national team captain and Cyprus national men’s coach and U21 manager
“A coaching staff that are second to none, coupled with an outstanding educational setting means any aspirational player would be lucky to be on this programme. I have seen first-hand how the players develop under this this coaching structure and it is all about developing the individual.”
Ioannis Okkas
From the educationalists…
Alpha Schools, CEO
“The Elite Football Programme has been a resounding success for Alpha Schools, balancing an individual’s academic and footballing aspirations.”
Ali Khan
Affinitas Education, Head of Academies
“The Elite Football Programme aligns perfectly with the Affinitas belief in supporting a child’s passion alongside ensuring a strong academic education, enabling accessible future pathways.”
Paul Barnett
Beechwood Headmistress
"The Elite Football Programme integrates seamlessly with Beechwoods' philosophy of nurturing a child’s passion for football while maintaining a strong academic foundation, thereby paving the way for accessible future pathways."
Dani Saffer
Trinity Headmaster
“I have vast experience in working within education and elite sports environments and this truly unique programme allows for a student to excel on and off the pitch.”