STEP INTO FOOTBALL
Step Into Football offers school holiday football camps.
Whether you are a keen football enthusiast, someone who is just taking their first steps into the game or someone who just wants to keep active and socialise during the holidays, Step Into Football has you covered.
Our fun-orientated football camps are led by 2 Premier League academy football coaches, Doz and James, who also work in schools and have a vast amount of experience working with young people of varying abilities, disabilities and needs.
On a typical camp you can expect to take part in our Penalty King/Queen competitions, Mini World Cup/Champions League, Ball Mastery sessions, races, Tig Games, FootGolf, football tennis, Free-Kick Wall and much more.
Years in Coaching
19 Years
Coaching Experience
Working on various football camps, Working with school football teams, managing a local grassroots U12s team, delivering small group/1:1 sessions and Premier League academy coach.
What inspired you to become a football coach?
I love football. I've previously played at Semi-Professional level for various clubs and currently still play just at amateur level, now I want to pass on the skills and knowledge to the next-gen so they can hopefully reach their full potential.
Any other jobs?
I'm the Head of Inclusion and Safeguarding Lead at a Primary School in Huddersfield. I take lead on Mental Health, Behaviour/De-escalation and Family Support. I also coach at a Premier League football academy.
Favourite Football Team?
Manchester United
Favourite Football Player?
R9 Ronaldo (Past)
Lamine Yamal (Current)
Favourite Food?
TGI Fridays Sesame Chicken
Why do you enjoy working with young people?
They are the future. I want to help young people develop with good values. My passion is helping people to develop their confidence, their resilience and their kindness/respect.
What are your hobbies outside of football?
I love spending time with my family/friends. I'm also a big gamer.
What advice would you give to aspiring football players? Play with a smile on your face. Enjoy it.
Messi or Ronaldo?
Ronaldo
Years in Coaching
19 years
Coaching Experience
Working at various holiday football camps, after-school clubs, managing a girls' college football team, and premier league academy coach.
What inspired you to become a football coach?
The love of the game and a passion to work with and develop children.
Any other jobs?
Primary school teacher and academy football coach.
Favourite football team?
Barnsley F.C
Favourite football player?
Neil Redfearn (Past)
Martin Odegaard (Current)
Favourite food?
Chicken Gyros
Why do you enjoy working with young people?
I enjoy seeing children enjoy themselves, playing with a smile on their face and having fun, while also seeing them develop.
What are your hobbies/interests outside of football? Spending time with my children and going to the gym.
What advice would you give to young aspiring footballers?
Have fun and have good manners.
Messi or Ronaldo?
Ronaldo