The PDA Way
All PDA Football coaches have been trained directly by PDA’s Director of Coaching Saul Isaksson-Hurst, and have been taught the PDA Football 1on1’s philosophy, which puts technical development as the most important aspect of the game.
All coaches have experience working in premiership football academies and experiences working around the world. We want to give players the tools to replicate the way football should be played, to entertain, to inspire and to capture the imagination.
If you’re already a PDA 1 on 1 client, head to the Client Area to book your next session.
Coach Claudio
Goals Wimbledon, New Malden, KT3 4PH
I am a driven, passionate and forward thinking football coach with experience in South Africa, England and China, developing the technical, physical and psychological aspects of players. Since obtaining my FA Level two coaching badge I have had good experience at the Manchester United Foundation as a community development coach and more recently at the Pro Football Academy in London.
I am excited to start with PDA to develop my technical skills as a coach and help the kids develop into confident footballers.
Coach Daniel
Gobion Sports centre, NN127UL
I’ve spent the last 4 seasons managing a men’s grassroots football team, before also starting private 121 Coaching at the start of 2021.
I’ve only worked with PDA Football for 2 months, but have previous experience doing 121 coaching sessions with academy players at Cheltenham Town, and MK Dons (see my Instagram account @coachdanielowens)
I’m FA level one qualified, and will be starting FA Level 2 soon but this has been held back by Covid.
I’ve been offered a coaching role at Northampton Town within the girls u15’s set up, and am currently discussing a further role in relation to the women’s development side.
Coach Will
Hyde Par, W2
Rocks lane, Chiswick , W4 1RZ
This will be my 10th year of being a coach at PDA Football . Saul was my first initial coach as a 13 year old and kick started my Journey within Academy Football . The PDA methodology was and still is the foundation of my game . Unfortunately I was not good enough to make the grade at the professional level. However Saul provided me the opportunity to enhance my coaching ability and pass on the methodology that served me so well .
I have had the pleasure of supporting players at different points in their footballing journey’s . From players who are simply trying to build confidence and competence to professionals who would like to sharpen their skills to dominate and thrive in their respective environments.
Within my sessions the Primary aim is to develop players technique . Over the years the things that I have found that also improve with one on one sessions is the opportunity to builds ones confidence and change how an individual perceives the game we all value .
Coach Merrick
Goals Heathrow, UB3 1LL
I have been actively coaching for the past 6 years. My most influential coaching role to date was when I was an ambassador for Norfolk FA, leading FA initiatives to encourage more girls to play football in the county.
I also currently play semi-professional football for London Bees who play in the FA Women’s Championship, the second highest tier in women’s football, and have done so for the past 4 years. My previous clubs include Watford Ladies and Millwall Lionesses.
I would like to think my level of participation in women’s football adds something extra to my coaching style. Working with PDA 1-on-1 football coaching is my first experience of one to one coaching.
In addition to this, I am also a student of Brunel University London in my second year of studying sports psychology as well as being a sports scholar and representing the university’s women’s football team.
I am currently looking to undertake my Level 2 in Football Coaching certificate.
Coach Max
Goals Wimbledon, New Malden, KT3 4PH
I started coaching back in September 2019 where I was offered a job at Corinthian Casuals.
Since then I have worked with the U8 to U16 age groups. During this time I have also had the opportunity to learn from professionals at other different academies like the Nigel James elite coaching academy and complete my FA level 1 badge. Furthermore, I have been mentored and learnt from Nigel James and the current AFC Wimbledon manager, Mark Robinson.
Now, I am in my second year of sixth form at a private School in surrey, Cranleigh school. For the past two years I have been studying maths, French and Business studies, whilst doing coaching on the weekend and after school in order to develop my understanding of the game.
Coach Sean
Testlands hub, Green Lane, SO16 9FQ, Southampton
Highly driven 19-year-old Head Coach, currently attending Solent University studying a BA (Hons) in Football Studies. Frequently demonstrates skills for creating a growth and performance environment, striving to enhance and develop players of all levels through Holistic Coaching methods. Working under high-pressure environments and in positions of responsibility are desired due to meticulous attention to planning and detail.
I have 3 years of experience coaching Football within grassroots and the JPL. I have spent the last 2 years studying Sports coaching through the Saints Foundation and started my degree with Solent University this year in Football Studies. Next season I will be coaching for Warsash Wasps Women’s team in addition to a men’s Hampshire Junior 2 division team. I am currently learning Japanese as a second language so I can hopefully make an impact in Japanese Football in the future.