Mark Cousins: "In becoming a coach I really want to pass on as much of my playing experiences as possible. As a coach I feel I’m adaptable and can make sessions fun but at the same time ensuring the Goalie is developing along the way."

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Thomas Woolard "I have played football since the age of 8 and played for Colchester Academy, Halstead Town, and Stanway Rovers. Since joining the Coaching Team I have loved every second of it, I have learned so much and have helped so many Goalies.  I can't wait for whats to come. 

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Billy Bartlett: "I have always had a passion for football in every aspect - playing, spectating, managing, and coaching. I thought nothing would beat playing a 90-minute game of pure adrenaline however I’m discovering the greatest enjoyment of all is passing my knowledge on to the next generation. I love helping and seeing players improve but most importantly I believe it is important to enjoy it and have fun. I want to instill confidence and stamina into every child to help them be comfortable and achieve their maximum potential with a great sense of achievement."

Zakk Palmer: "Having played at academy level from a young age at Southend and West Ham and going on to win many impressive achievements. I now play College football along side my education as well as coaching at CHGK. I’ve always been around football for as long as I can remember which also helps me perfect my eye for detail and helps relay my coaching points to my Goalies as I can explain how it works in a game. I love coaching and I am very passionate and focused to learn more about how I can my may sessions and give my Goalies the best chance of success."

I’ve been playing football since I was 4 constantly learning and moving up in the scale of women’s football as it’s continuing to grow and improve at the moment playing with Watford. My aim as a coach is to inspire as many female goalkeepers to step into the position and feel more confident, I want to be the coach that they feel like they can come to and feel confident to play higher level. I’m also looking to expand my knowledge with the opportunity that has been given to me to give more insight to the people I coach.

I played for various academies during in my youth career before venturing abroad to Portugal for a new challenge at the age of 16 playing for teams such as Rio Ave and Varzim. Before returning home to sign professionally at Dagenham and Redbridge. Where I stayed for 2 years, after a tricky summer with injury, I am currently playing semi-pro at levels step 4/5. I found my way into coaching and giving back to future goalkeepers what I was fortunate to receive in my career but also what I feel I missed out on. I get great joy from seeing younger goalkeepers improving week by week. And with my playing knowledge, I aim to keep the improvements forthcoming. My passion for goalkeeping and continuous improvement is something I’ll always aim to pass across in my sessions.

“ I became a coach as I love goalkeeping and love watching keepers improve every week. I wanted to pass on all the knowledge i’ve learnt to help improve the younger keepers and make sure they have fun within the sessions”

“ I became a coach to help people unlock their potential, as it's a huge passion of mine. I aim to inspire the next generation of goalkeepers."

"I got into coaching because I want to help pass the knowledge I've gained to the younger generation of goalkeepers, to help them become the best goalkeeper they can be."

" I got into coaching a couple of years ago to help young goalkeepers improve their game and learn all the best tips and tricks of the trade.I enjoy helping them achieve the best of their ability and potential and teaching them not only goalkeeping but character building."