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“You belong here, as much as everyone else“
The Team
Great organisations are made of brilliant individuals, we know it and take it very seriously; making sure every coach fits on our methodology and philosophy of the game. Perhaps, we all have different coaching styles, but the principles and values must remain the same. Working for the Academy is understanding the player, caring, and adapting the approach to every single individual, allowing them to express as they are.
The A Academy Director
Level 1 and 2 of The Federation of England, anatomy and physiology level 3, Sports and conditioning Level 4. Spanish Football Federation UEFA B, Former professional player, and sports science graduated. Master in professional football coaching.
I travel around the world looking for young talented players.
“I value the courage to start something new, to attend a class, to commit weekly; that is why I do not take for guaranteed any of our attendees and I will always go the extra mile for their development. “
Alvaro Castano
Level 2 of the Federation of England, Sports Leader Uk Level 1, NCFE Level 1, Ba HONS in Business with sports management. The FA Emergency Aid Course, The FA Safeguarding Children.
Through all my experience I decided to become a football coach and help the next generation to become a better person with values and purpose and of course help them to pursue their dreams. My philosophy when I am coaching is hard work and a lot of repetitions with football, I believe that is one of the major successes for a player to go further in football.
Football means everything for me, it has taken me all around the world and meet great friends through this sport.
Juan David Devia
Acton Coordinator and Head coach
UEFA C
The FA GK level 1
The FA Emergency Aid Course, The FA Safeguarding Children.
With over 20 years of experience in grassroots football, I can understand and support players from all different backgrounds to make them feel welcome and safe.
Looking and mentoring younger coaches is also my role at the A academy which I enjoy a lot.
I am also in charge of the GK’s training which is my passion.
Manuel Pazo
Welfare officer and pitch manager
UEFA C
The FA Emergency Aid Course, The FA Safeguarding Children.
FA Referee qualified.
Coaching is my passion, I manage also my team Champs of East United at the senior level which gives me a full scope of football in London, from grassroots to senior level.
Sahed Ahmed
Head Coach
UEFA A
Master in Professional football
Ex Girona FC analist.
Ex-director of international academies for FC Barcelona in over 10 different countries.
Video analyst.
Toni Moragues
Barcelona coordinator and operational manager
Join our team
We are looking for coaches from all levels from level 1 to UEFA A who want to join our project and become part of its DNA.
The A Academy project has space for all football enthusiasts from volunteers to professional coaches.
Keep an eye out for all our vacancies.