Get to know the talented individuals delivering high-quality coaching across all of our sessions:
At the heart of TPD is a passionate team of experienced, UEFA-qualified coaches.
Each committed to delivering high-quality, player-centred coaching. Our staff bring energy, expertise, and a deep understanding of the game to every session, helping players at all levels unlock their full potential. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for the elite level, our coaches are here to guide, inspire, and support every step of the journey.
Meet our team of football coaches ready to help you thrive.
Each coach brings unique expertise and energy to our coaching environment, helping players grow both on and off the pitch.
Coaching Experience: 16 years across grassroots, professional academies including Liverpool FC, Manchester City & Blackpool, and non-league first teams. Coaching in 8 countries across the globe including Australia, Sweden & South Korea.
Playing Experience: Grassroots & Academy Football until U16, Non-League U21 teams until stopping playing at 20.
Time at TPD: 5 years – it’s been a whirlwind.
Coaching Strength: Building relationships and using experience to support player development.
Favourite Team & Player: Newcastle United & Wayne Rooney
Playing Experience: Grassroots & Academy Football until U16, Non-League U21 teams until stopping playing at 20.
Time at TPD: 5 years – it’s been a whirlwind.
Coaching Strength: Building relationships and using experience to support player development.
Favourite Team & Player: Newcastle United & Wayne Rooney
Coaching Experience: 18 months with TPD, previously coached with Interpro and managed Interpro U10’s.
Playing Experience: Played at academy level for 8 years, then played at AFC Fylde for 2 years before joining Squires Gate, where I am currently the club captain.
Time at TPD: 18 months
Coaching Strength: Developing players’ understanding of the game, focusing on body shape and decision-making to give them an advantage on the pitch.
Favourite Team & Player: Burnley & Messi
Playing Experience: Played at academy level for 8 years, then played at AFC Fylde for 2 years before joining Squires Gate, where I am currently the club captain.
Time at TPD: 18 months
Coaching Strength: Developing players’ understanding of the game, focusing on body shape and decision-making to give them an advantage on the pitch.
Favourite Team & Player: Burnley & Messi
Coaching Experience: Fa Level 2 coaching badge, focus 121 coaching
Playing Experience: ex professional at Blackpool and played non-league.
Time at TPD: 1 year
Coaching Strength: working on players needs and communication with players.
Favourite Team & Player: Valencia and Wayne Rooney
Playing Experience: ex professional at Blackpool and played non-league.
Time at TPD: 1 year
Coaching Strength: working on players needs and communication with players.
Favourite Team & Player: Valencia and Wayne Rooney
Coaching Experience: 2 years
Playing Experience: 18 years
Time at TPD: 1 year
Coaching Strength: Building confidence
Favourite Team & Player: Liverpool & Mo Salah
Playing Experience: 18 years
Time at TPD: 1 year
Coaching Strength: Building confidence
Favourite Team & Player: Liverpool & Mo Salah
Coaching Experience: 2 months
Playing Experience: St Anne's for 8 years, Poulton for 1 year, and Squires Gate U18s.
Time at TPD: 2 months
Coaching Strength: Approachable and easy to work with, creating a positive environment where players feel comfortable to learn and develop.
Favourite Team & Player: Everton & Seamus Coleman
Playing Experience: St Anne's for 8 years, Poulton for 1 year, and Squires Gate U18s.
Time at TPD: 2 months
Coaching Strength: Approachable and easy to work with, creating a positive environment where players feel comfortable to learn and develop.
Favourite Team & Player: Everton & Seamus Coleman
Coaching Experience: 3 years working on holiday camps & 18 months coaching 1:1 sessions at TPD. U18 Assistant Manager at Squires Gate as well as a volunteer within Squires Gate’s first team assisting with training and matchdays.
Playing Experience: 9 years playing grassroots.
Time at TPD: 3 years
Coaching Strength: Adaptability and active listening within sessions to get the best out of the player I am working with.
Favourite Team & Player: Leicester City & Abdul Fatawu
Playing Experience: 9 years playing grassroots.
Time at TPD: 3 years
Coaching Strength: Adaptability and active listening within sessions to get the best out of the player I am working with.
Favourite Team & Player: Leicester City & Abdul Fatawu
Coaching Experience: Coached at Cardiff City, Blackburn Rovers Women, and Fleetwood Town. Managed Lancaster City Reserves, Darwen FC, and Squires Gate FC.
Playing Experience: Army Footballer
Time at TPD: 3 years
Coaching Strength: Enjoy delivering sessions to players who are eager to improve and committed to their development.
Favourite Team & Player: Blackpool FC & Kevin De Bruyne
Playing Experience: Army Footballer
Time at TPD: 3 years
Coaching Strength: Enjoy delivering sessions to players who are eager to improve and committed to their development.
Favourite Team & Player: Blackpool FC & Kevin De Bruyne
Coaching Experience: 2 months
Playing Experience: Grassroots, Preston North End Academy & Currently Squires Gate 18s
Time at TPD: 2 months
Coaching Strength: Approachability
Favourite Team & Player: Everton FC. Jordan Pickford & Seamus Coleman
Playing Experience: Grassroots, Preston North End Academy & Currently Squires Gate 18s
Time at TPD: 2 months
Coaching Strength: Approachability
Favourite Team & Player: Everton FC. Jordan Pickford & Seamus Coleman
Coaching Experience: Squires Gate First Team, TPD, Rochdale FC College, BJFF, and Poulton Town Juniors.
Playing Experience: Played for multiple local grassroots and Sunday league teams around Blackpool.
Time at TPD: 3 years
Coaching Strength: Growing players’ confidence on the pitch.
Favourite Team & Player: Fleetwood Town FC & Lionel Messi
Playing Experience: Played for multiple local grassroots and Sunday league teams around Blackpool.
Time at TPD: 3 years
Coaching Strength: Growing players’ confidence on the pitch.
Favourite Team & Player: Fleetwood Town FC & Lionel Messi
Coaching Experience: 2.5 years
Playing Experience: Played in Australia and England.
Time at TPD: 8 months
Coaching Strength: Communication with players, constructive feedback and positivity.
Favourite Team & Player: Hibernian Football Club, Ofir Marciano
Playing Experience: Played in Australia and England.
Time at TPD: 8 months
Coaching Strength: Communication with players, constructive feedback and positivity.
Favourite Team & Player: Hibernian Football Club, Ofir Marciano