BOX TO BOXFOOTBALL ACADEMY02 / THE COACHING TEAM
The people behind every session.
Meet the team behind Box to Box Academy in Wolverhampton. Our coaches share a development-first approach to helping young players build their technique, understanding, confidence and progression in football.
OUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Every session at Fowlers Park, 107 Nine Elms Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 9AW is shaped by our four academy pillars.
Clear guidance, purposeful repetition and details that help young players improve.
Organised coaching, specific feedback and sessions designed around development.
Consistent expectations for effort, focus, listening and responsibility.
An encouraging setting where players are supported and appropriately challenged.
OUR COACHES
Meet the seven coaches supporting academy development, team football and specialist goalkeeper training. Under 10s, Under 12s, Under 13s and Under 15s are team responsibilities; the current public group programmes remain Ages 4–7, 8–11, 12–14 and Girls Only 7–12.
Head of Academy
Under 13s Manager
Craig founded Box to Box Academy and leads the academy vision, coaching standards and player development pathway. He is an FA-qualified coach working towards his UEFA C Licence and specialises in individual development and small-group technical coaching. Craig is also the academy Welfare Officer.
Development Lead
Academy Wide
Fori supports player development throughout the academy, improving technique, confidence on the ball and understanding of the game. As Development Lead, he connects learning across age groups so long-term progression, rather than short-term results, shapes the coaching.
Head Coach
Under 15s Manager
Mackenzie leads Under 15s training and match days, with an emphasis on tactical understanding, positional responsibility and decisions under pressure. He also helps raise development standards across the academy and supports the Girls Only programme.
Head Coach
Under 10s Manager
Jamie leads the Under 10s with purposeful, energetic sessions. His work develops first touch, ball control, confidence and small-sided decision-making while keeping football enjoyable and involving every young player.
Assistant Coach
Under 10s
Ciprian supports Head Coach Jamie in Under 10s practices and small-sided games. He helps keep sessions active and inclusive, supports individual improvement and welcomes new players into the training environment.
Assistant Coach
Under 12s
Raj supports Under 12s coaching with a focus on technical consistency under pressure, movement, scanning and decisions in realistic game situations. He helps players apply what they learn and progress with confidence.
Goalkeeper Coach
Goalkeeper Development · All Age Groups
Jai leads specialist goalkeeper coaching across Box to Box. His work covers handling, footwork, positioning, diving, distribution and realistic match situations, with appropriate individual targets for each goalkeeper.
PLAYER PATHWAY
Our coaching team helps players progress at the right pace. Compare our current programmes or request a free trial to experience Box to Box.
Build enjoyment and confidence through age-appropriate practices.
Improve first touch, ball mastery and purposeful repetition.
Develop awareness, movement and decision-making in realistic scenarios.
Support players who are ready to take the next step into competitive football.
Safeguarding matters at every stage. Coach Craig is the academy Welfare Officer. Read our safeguarding and welfare information.
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