ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE coaches and scouts HERE in your city
to help you develop your game and passion for football
Are you tired of paying for soccer training with a European club, then arriving to find out all the coaches are North American?
If you’ve been frustrated by the quality of coaching, opportunity, or local soccer politics, you’ve come to the right place!
Premier League Coaches You will Train with:
Carl Griffiths – Chelsea youth scout, played for Manchester City and Portsmouth. UEFA A License.
Steve Portway – coached West Ham United FC, former scout for Chelsea and Charlton FC. Currently youth head coach at Brentwood Town FC and Premier League consultant. UEFA B License.
Glen Little – played Premier League for Reading , Portsmouth and Burnley. UEFA B License.
Nicky Shorey – played Premier League for Reading and Aston Villa, played for England at Wembley! UEFA A License.
KIDS/YOUTH click here for Camps
COACHES click here for Courses
I’m Ian Thompson, aka Coach Tommo – born and raised in London, then married a Canadian.
I played footie myself until I was 51 (game for LIFE!) and coached both my sons soccer teams in Vancouver/Surrey for 16 years.
My youngest son was scouted by Chelsea, West Ham, Portsmouth, Ipswich Town and Tottenham at 12 years old.
My son Hugo & I inside Cobham Chelsea Academy Training Facility, 2019
My son Hugo (16 years old) is now realizing his dream and playing football for a UK Academy, but what about all the other talented players in the U.S. and Canada?
We’re in the unique position of being able to nurture his career and LEAVE A TRAIL.
I’ve since developed close relationships with some amazing key Premier League scouts, team managers and coaches.
Which has enabled me to bring you Coach Tommo Footie to…