Football4All
Positively introducing children to the safest team sport in a fun and pressure-free environment.
Meet The Coaches
All of our coaches hold an enhanced DBS.
Name: Nicole Barrett
How long have you been coaching?
Over 10 years.
What's your playing history?
I played for both grass roots and academy teams as a child.
I also played semi-pro in America. I currently play right back for Maidenhead United.
What's your favourite game at ABC Kick?
The Number Game
What do you love most about football?
I love that football is universal and everyone can play. You don't have to look the same, or dress the same, or even speak the same language. Football simply brings people from every background together through the love of the game.
Name: Megan Halfacree
How long have you been coaching?
2 Years.
What's your playing history?
I’ve been playing football for over 10 years now and have played for a variety of grass roots & academy teams . I currently play left back for Maidenhead United.
What's your favourite game at ABC Kick?
Stuck in the mud
What do you love most about football?
I love that football brings together people from all backgrounds to have fun and work together to achieve a common goal. I also love that I’m in a privileged position to be a role model and to inspire the next generation to play football.
Name: Fraser Ballard
How long have you been coaching?
1 Year.
What's your playing history?
I've played grass roots since the age of 6 for both, Westwood Wanders and Procison. I currently play for Westwood Wanders u17.
What's your favourite game at ABC Kick?
Stuck in the mud
What do you love most about football?
I really enjoy being apart of a team. It's great that everyone can communicate with each other to contribute towards the team and your team mates achieving their full potential while working hard.
Name: Charlie Kirk
How long have you been coaching?
3 Years.
What's your playing history?
I’ve played grass roots since I was 10 years old. I currently play for Tilehurst Panthers.
What's your favourite game at ABC Kick?
Sharks and Fishes
What do you love most about football?
I love the social side of football. I love how the game brings everyone together and it's always something to talk about.
Name: Josh Richards
How long have you been coaching?
Over 3 years.
What's your playing history?
I've played grass roots football all my life and I am coming to the end of my youth grass roots football phase.
What's your favourite game at ABC Kick?
Wizards and Witches
What do you love most about football?
I love that football is so easily accessible, all you need is a ball and a couple of jumpers for goal posts, its that easy. Anyone from any background can join in. It unites people and brings them together.
Name: Gemma Harvey
How long have you been coaching?
This is my first year.
What's your playing history?
I played grass roots football from age 7. When I was 15 I began training with the Women's team and I'm now the starting Goal Keeper for Maidenhead United.
What's your favourite game at ABC Kick?
Cannon Ball Ally
What do you love most about football?
I love being apart of a team it's like a family, where everyone plays for each other.
