“I have worked with and been mentored by Mick and in both situations I have found him to be supportive with his constructive feedback whilst also giving me ideas to help improve my coaching. Mick is easy to ask for advice from, his responses have helped me think about how I could adapt my sessions to benefit all the children involved. On occasions when Mick trained my team they have responded to his coaching with enthusiasm and have learned a lot from his sessions. Since moving abroad to coach I still often contact Mick to get his views, opinions and advice on sessions I have planned. Would highly recommend Mick as a mentor to any coach.”
Joe Clark
Coach - EPL, English Play Learn
“I first met Mick whilst doing my level 2 qualification with the Berks and Bucks FA. He shared a lot of invaluable content and insights during the course, which have had a big impact on my coaching to this day. In addition, Mick came to see me coach in my own setting and was very complimentary of some of my delivery, which gave me a lot of confidence, whilst also giving some great advice on how I could improve my coaching effectiveness. We keep in contact and regularly discuss all things coaching via twitter or phone call, as we share some very similar views in terms of coaching ideas. I would highly recommend Mick as a mentor if you are looking to develop yourself as a coach.”
Elliott Rushforth
Sports Coach, Level 2 Football Coach
“Mick has helped me along my coaching journey in many ways and helped me develop areas such as session structures and delivery to various abilities in particular within the foundation phase. I have managed to use these and refer back to them whilst on my UEFA A Licence and we still discuss ideas regularly.”
John Goddard
Professional Player and Director - Core Football Coaching
“I first met Mick at the start of my FA Level 2 course back in 2018 where he made up part of the FA Tutor team. Mick immediately came across as an enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable coach educator. Since completing FA Level 2 course Mick and I have stayed in regular contact to the point that Mick has become a mentor to me as a grassroots coach. Mick has visited my grassroots teams’ training sessions on numerous occasions and also put on some fantastic highly enjoyable sessions for the team. Mick has a vast insight into the game and a fantastic method of tailoring his delivery to suit the individual alongside a great sense of humour! The feedback he has given when I have been planning and delivering my sessions has enabled me to become a much more confident coach. Mick has always been supportive throughout my development and is always available for a chat when needed, I often pick his brains and ask for help when I’m struggling on a topic or issue. Mick has proven to be a huge positive influence on my coaching journey so far, long may that continue!”
Richard Earl
Burnham U9’s Coach, FA Level 2
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