Meet The Coaches

All of our coaches hold an enhanced DBS.

Name: Nicole Barrett

How long have you been coaching?

Over 10 years.

What position do you play?

Right Back for Portsmouth FC.

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: Fraser Ballard

How long have you been coaching?

2 Years.

What position do you play?

Centre Mid for Hartley Winteny FC Youth Team.

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: Jack Burgess

How long have you been coaching?

1 Year.

What position do you play?

Centre Mid for Barton Rovers

What's your favourite game at ABC Kick?

The Number Game

What do you love most about football?

I love that football gives everyone an incredible ability to just play. Whether it's your first time or your 1000th time it's still just as fun.

Name: Morgan Ballard

How long have you been coaching?

This is my first year.

What position do you play?

Right back for Barton Rovers and Reading FC community.

What's your favourite game at ABC Kick?

Cannon Ball Ally

What do you love most about football?

Football teaches you attributes for life not just football. It builds a community where everyone is able to express themselves through one sport which we all love.

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Name: Charlie Kirk

How long have you been coaching?

4 Years.

What position do you play?

Striker 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: Megan Halfacree

How long have you been coaching?

3 Years.

What position do you play?

Left Wing for Maidenhead United FC.

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 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: Joseph Hopkins

How long have you been coaching?

2 Years.

What position do you play?

Centre Mid for Thatcham U18's, Barton Rovers & Reading City.

What's your favourite game at ABC Kick?

The Number Game

What do you love most about football?

I love the competitiveness of the game and how everyone can be connected and enjoy it. Creating stronger bonds & friends for life.

Name: Gemma Harvey

How long have you been coaching?

2 Years.

What position do you play?

Goal Keeper for Maidenhead United FC.

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.

Name: George Jones

How long have you been coaching?

2 Years.

What position do you play?

Left Mid

What's your favourite game at ABC Kick?

King of the Ring

What do you love most about football?

Football is a brilliant game allowing you to be apart of a team and compete against others. I love that football also allows you to always improve yourself.

Name: Mikka Jacobs

How long have you been coaching?

This is my first year.

What position do you play?

Centre Mid for Woodley Wanderers.

What's your favourite game at ABC Kick?

Sharks and Fishes.

What do you love most about football?

I love how easy it is to play. All you need is a ball and you can do so much. There's a place in football for everyone and it brings people together like nothing else can.

Meet The Coaches

All of our coaches hold an enhanced DBS.

Name: Nicole Barrett

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How long have you been coaching?

Over 10 years.

What position do you play?

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: Fraser Ballard​

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How long have you been coaching?

2 Years.

What position do you play?

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: Jack Burgess

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How long have you been coaching?

1 Year.

What position do you play?

Centre Mid for Barton Rovers

What do you love most about football?

I love that football gives everyone an incredible ability to just play. Whether it's your first time or your 1000th time it's still just as fun.

Name: Morgan Ballard

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How long have you been coaching?

This is my first year.

What position do you play?

Football teaches you attributes for life not just football. It builds a community where everyone is able to express themselves through one sport which we all love.

Name: Charlie Kirk ​

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How long have you been coaching?

4 Years.

What position do you play?

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: Megan Halfacree​

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How long have you been coaching?

3 Years.

What position do you play?

What do you love most about football?

I love that football brings together people 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: Joseph Hopkins

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How long have you been coaching?

2 Years.

What position do you play?

What do you love most about football?

I love the competitiveness of the game and how everyone can be connected and enjoy it. Creating stronger bonds & friends for life.

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Name: Gemma Harvey

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How long have you been coaching?

2 Years.

What position do you play?

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.

Name: George Jones

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How long have you been coaching?

2 Years.

What position do you play?

What do you love most about football?

Football is a brilliant game allowing you to be apart of a team and compete against others. I love that football also allows you to always improve yourself.

Name: Mikka Jacobs

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How long have you been coaching?

This is my first year.

What position do you play?

I love how easy it is to play. All you need is a ball and you can do so much. There's a place in football for everyone and it brings people together like nothing else can.

Name: Fraser Ballard

Name: Charlie Kirk

Name: Megan Halfacree