UEFA B Licence
Lee Innes
- UEFA B Licence
- Youth Modules
- FA Coach Educator (current)
Fav. team
Tottenham Hotspur
Fav. player
Paul Gascoigne
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Every coach at The 7 Academy has played or worked at the highest level. UEFA and FA qualified, with decades of experience across professional academies — they bring elite standards to every single session.
coached by the best.
UEFA A Licence
Paul Waldron
- UEFA A Licence
- DBS / Safeguarding / First Aid
- Over 20 years at Chelsea FC Academy
Fav. team
Sheffield Wednesday
Fav. player
Paulo Maldini
UEFA B Licence
Simon Karrie
- UEFA B Licence
- Youth Modules
- Chelsea FC Academy Scout (current)
- Crystal Palace FC Academy Scout
- AFC Wimbledon Pre-Academy Coach
Fav. team
Tottenham Hotspur
Fav. player
Luka Modric
FA Level 1
Kevin Mohamed Yuusuf
- FA Level 1
- DBS / Safeguarding / First Aid
- Pro Direct College Academy
Fav. team
Arsenal
Fav. player
Sergio Ramos
FA Qualified Coach
Cornelius Antwi
- FA Qualified Coach
- AFC Kingston Youth
- Met Police U18 (Isthmian)
- Pro Direct College Academy
Fav. team
Chelsea
Fav. player
Antonio Rudiger
UEFA C Licence
Maddox Holloway
- UEFA C Licence
- Talent ID Level 1
- Woking Academy player
- Dorking Wanderers Academy player
Fav. team
Tottenham Hotspur
Fav. player
Jude Bellingham
UEFA B Licence
Russell Banyard
- UEFA B Licence
- Youth Modules
- Chelsea Academy — Lead Coach, Development Centre
- Chelsea FC International Foundation
- Chelsea Academy (6 years as a player)
Fav. team
Chelsea
Fav. player
Gianfranco Zola
FA Qualified Coach
Lilly Pursey
- FA Qualified Coach
- Pro — London City Lionesses
- Pro — Chelsea FC Women
- Chelsea Girls Academy (10 years)
- Represented England at various age groups
Fav. team
Fulham
Fav. player
Kevin De Bruyne
Fully Qualified Coaching Staff
All coaches hold current DBS checks, first aid, and safeguarding certifications.
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Come and see our coaches in action. Free trials available on all U4–U16 Foundation, Performance & Elite* sessions.
*Elite sessions are invite only — get in touch for more information