Our son has been playing football wity John and Footy in South Woody for the past year. Every Saturday he checks to make sure we can definitely make it- the football kit is pre selected the evening before and on a Sunday morning, I’ve lost count of how many times I get asked ‘is it nearly time to go yet?’.
The football and the games are perfect for getting kids to learn, nothing is too strict or serious but the lessons are very clear and all the kids who turn up to play clearly have the best time - it’s evident in how they play and are gutted when the session ends.
We highly recommend John and his coaching to anyone looking to find a very friendly and welcoming football experience for their kid(s) 🙌🏻
Arjunan.ahilan
Jun 07
My 2 year old daughter has regular sessions with John. Though at first I wasn’t sure if she was too young, she has clearly benefited from his patient and enthusiastic approach. With John you always get the feeling that he really cares about his clients and combined with his vast experience and expertise, makes him someone I’d highly recommend.
Amit
May 09
John’s positivity and constant encouragement have had such a meaningful impact on our son Arav’s growing love for football. Watching from the sidelines, it’s been genuinely heartwarming to see the patience, kindness, and belief John brings to every session.
What stands out most is the confidence he has helped build in Arav. Our son often comes home talking about how lucky he feels to have a coach who believes in him, motivates him, and encourages him to keep improving every single day. As parents, there’s nothing more special than seeing your child feel supported, valued, and excited to learn.
John has not only helped Arav grow as a player, but also as a more confident and happy child, and we are truly grateful for the positive influence he continues to have on him.
Ece Demirkol
Apr 05
John has been a great coach to my 2 sons, not just football but also emotional coaching from John has been instrumental in their growth. I highly recommend his group sessions as well as 1 to 1s.
Anita Skilton
Jan 11
My two boys have tried a few clubs before and usually get very anxious about leaving us. When we first arrived, they were nervous about going onto the pitch, but John was absolutely amazing with them. He encouraged them gently, spoke to them like friends, and really engaged with them. By the end of the session, they couldn’t wait to go back.
John is incredibly patient and makes everything so much fun. Every child leaves feeling proud of what they’ve achieved. I would highly recommend his club – it’s fun, rewarding, and has been fantastic for building my boys’ confidence.
a_limbrick
Jan 04
John’s sessions are consistently well-structured, engaging, and relevant to player development. My son’s enthusiasm to return each week is a strong indication of the quality of the sessions.
Training is primarily based on small-sided games, enabling players to receive more touches of the ball and develop effective decision-making skills in confined spaces.
John works exceptionally well with young players, providing them with the freedom to express themselves while maintaining a supportive and encouraging environment. He also delivers clear and valuable instruction when appropriate, helping players develop a strong understanding of the game.
Philippahaigh
Jan 02
We've tried other football sessions without much luck but my boys have really taken to this. The sessions have helped my sons develop their self confidence, self esteem and communication skills. They have got much better at football as a result of the sessions but John makes the training much more than that, developing the players as people as well as footballers. The sessions are fun, very appropriately pitched and very affordable. The flexibility that is enables with the weekly booking system is very understanding of busy family life. Well worth a try.
richardabiade
Dec 22, 2025
Fun, engaging, educational and hosted by the neighbourhood legend John. It’s thoroughly enjoyable to have your kid learn from someone who clearly loves doing it. My son always looks forward to it and is learning something new every Sunday. Highly recommended
Peter Latham
Dec 22, 2025
Took our son and he loved it. Johns really good at making all levels of player feel welcomed and included. Exactly what you want for your kids first introduction to footy
Gary Moore
Dec 21, 2025
My son has been with the group for about 4 weeks and has really enjoyed it. I have seen him really gain confidence after these weeks as he hadn't had a good experience before at another football group. John's approach with the youngsters really engaging and supportive.
suniljulka
Sep 20, 2025
My son really enjoys the group sessions. John has a natural rapport with the kids and he structures the classes really well. The kids have such a fun time and also learn core football skills
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Paul Reson
Aug 26, 2025
We highly recommend DB Football Coaching!We booked an two-child session - John is brilliant at training the kids whilst making it lots of fun for them.They both learned and practised new skills to add to their game and really enjoyed the session.
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Hayley Kyle
Jul 08, 2025
Just a fantastic set up- my son can’t wait for this session each week, and he sleeps like a log after an hour of training with John! He’s also learning new skills every week as well which he can’t stop talking about! Highly recommend!!
Alison Thompson
Jul 06, 2025
John was outstanding with my son's birthday party, the kids had a great time while learning a bit more about football, and getting lots of exercise too. It couldn't have gone better for my sons birthday, thank you so much
Kate Frisby
Jul 04, 2025
My son joined FISW and has absolutely loved these mini 5 a side matches. John's style of coaching is calm ,friendly, and encouraging and the whole group thoroughly enjoyed themselves. My child's confidence grew enough to score his very first match goal at FISW and before we left the session we had already booked in for the following week. I would highly recommend both John and FISW especially for children who need to build their confidence while playing football. Booking system is very user friendly, Prices are more than reasonable and we are looking forward to returning next week.
Baranee Selven
Jun 28, 2025
A Heartfelt Recommendation for John and DB Football Coaching
Our son, who has special needs, has been incredibly fortunate to receive football coaching from John at DB Football Coaching for the past two years. We cannot speak highly enough of John and the profound impact he has had on our son's development.
What truly sets John apart is his genuine passion for teaching. It's clear that for John, coaching is far more than just about developing football skills. He has a remarkable ability to integrate a holistic approach into his sessions, meticulously addressing a wide range of developmental domains. Through the engaging medium of football, John actively works on areas such as attention, overcoming barriers to learning, fostering social interaction, enhancing communication, managing repetitive behaviours, improving speech and language, strengthening working memory, facilitating sensory integration, and even supporting daily living skills and academics. His dedication to these areas, with the overarching goal of promoting independence, is truly exceptional.
John’s understanding and adaptiveness to individual needs are evident in every session. He creates an inclusive and supportive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of their neurotype.
We wholeheartedly recommend John and DB Football Coaching to any parents, whether their child is neurotypical or neurodivergent. John's unique blend of passion, expertise, and a truly child-centred approach makes him an outstanding coach who can unlock potential and foster growth in every child he teaches.
Thank you
Baranee from Ilford, East London
Alison West
Jun 01, 2025
John is a real coaching star.
He has a natural ability to connect with young people that may lack confidence. He brings out the best from them, by giving them belief and improving technique.
emmaferber
Mar 14, 2025
John is a brilliant coach! He is friendly and makes the sessions fun, whilst providing excellent work on skills and technique. My daughter had been playing in a Sunday league, but had lost a bit of confidence. After a few weeks of coaching with John, working on skills and confidence, she went into games with more belief in herself and went back to enjoying her football again. It has been wonderful to see her confidence and enjoyment of the game increase as a result!
Tommaso Piani
Feb 23, 2025
John is an outstanding football coach! He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and truly knows how to work with kids. His coaching style is both engaging and effective, helping young players build their skills and confidence on the field. Not only is he great with children, but his sessions are also well-structured and tailored to individual needs. On top of that, his prices are very reasonable for the high-quality training he provides. I highly recommend John to anyone looking for a dedicated and skilled football coach!"
Our son has been playing football wity John and Footy in South Woody for the past year. Every Saturday he checks to make sure we can definitely make it- the football kit is pre selected the evening before and on a Sunday morning, I’ve lost count of how many times I get asked ‘is it nearly time to go yet?’.
The football and the games are perfect for getting kids to learn, nothing is too strict or serious but the lessons are very clear and all the kids who turn up to play clearly have the best time - it’s evident in how they play and are gutted when the session ends.
We highly recommend John and his coaching to anyone looking to find a very friendly and welcoming football experience for their kid(s) 🙌🏻
My 2 year old daughter has regular sessions with John. Though at first I wasn’t sure if she was too young, she has clearly benefited from his patient and enthusiastic approach. With John you always get the feeling that he really cares about his clients and combined with his vast experience and expertise, makes him someone I’d highly recommend.
John’s positivity and constant encouragement have had such a meaningful impact on our son Arav’s growing love for football. Watching from the sidelines, it’s been genuinely heartwarming to see the patience, kindness, and belief John brings to every session.
What stands out most is the confidence he has helped build in Arav. Our son often comes home talking about how lucky he feels to have a coach who believes in him, motivates him, and encourages him to keep improving every single day. As parents, there’s nothing more special than seeing your child feel supported, valued, and excited to learn.
John has not only helped Arav grow as a player, but also as a more confident and happy child, and we are truly grateful for the positive influence he continues to have on him.
John has been a great coach to my 2 sons, not just football but also emotional coaching from John has been instrumental in their growth. I highly recommend his group sessions as well as 1 to 1s.
My two boys have tried a few clubs before and usually get very anxious about leaving us. When we first arrived, they were nervous about going onto the pitch, but John was absolutely amazing with them. He encouraged them gently, spoke to them like friends, and really engaged with them. By the end of the session, they couldn’t wait to go back.
John is incredibly patient and makes everything so much fun. Every child leaves feeling proud of what they’ve achieved. I would highly recommend his club – it’s fun, rewarding, and has been fantastic for building my boys’ confidence.
John’s sessions are consistently well-structured, engaging, and relevant to player development. My son’s enthusiasm to return each week is a strong indication of the quality of the sessions.
Training is primarily based on small-sided games, enabling players to receive more touches of the ball and develop effective decision-making skills in confined spaces.
John works exceptionally well with young players, providing them with the freedom to express themselves while maintaining a supportive and encouraging environment. He also delivers clear and valuable instruction when appropriate, helping players develop a strong understanding of the game.
We've tried other football sessions without much luck but my boys have really taken to this. The sessions have helped my sons develop their self confidence, self esteem and communication skills. They have got much better at football as a result of the sessions but John makes the training much more than that, developing the players as people as well as footballers. The sessions are fun, very appropriately pitched and very affordable. The flexibility that is enables with the weekly booking system is very understanding of busy family life. Well worth a try.
Fun, engaging, educational and hosted by the neighbourhood legend John. It’s thoroughly enjoyable to have your kid learn from someone who clearly loves doing it. My son always looks forward to it and is learning something new every Sunday. Highly recommended
Took our son and he loved it. Johns really good at making all levels of player feel welcomed and included. Exactly what you want for your kids first introduction to footy
My son has been with the group for about 4 weeks and has really enjoyed it. I have seen him really gain confidence after these weeks as he hadn't had a good experience before at another football group. John's approach with the youngsters really engaging and supportive.
My son really enjoys the group sessions. John has a natural rapport with the kids and he structures the classes really well. The kids have such a fun time and also learn core football skills
We highly recommend DB Football Coaching! We booked an two-child session - John is brilliant at training the kids whilst making it lots of fun for them. They both learned and practised new skills to add to their game and really enjoyed the session.
Just a fantastic set up- my son can’t wait for this session each week, and he sleeps like a log after an hour of training with John! He’s also learning new skills every week as well which he can’t stop talking about! Highly recommend!!
John was outstanding with my son's birthday party, the kids had a great time while learning a bit more about football, and getting lots of exercise too. It couldn't have gone better for my sons birthday, thank you so much
My son joined FISW and has absolutely loved these mini 5 a side matches. John's style of coaching is calm ,friendly, and encouraging and the whole group thoroughly enjoyed themselves. My child's confidence grew enough to score his very first match goal at FISW and before we left the session we had already booked in for the following week. I would highly recommend both John and FISW especially for children who need to build their confidence while playing football. Booking system is very user friendly, Prices are more than reasonable and we are looking forward to returning next week.
A Heartfelt Recommendation for John and DB Football Coaching
Our son, who has special needs, has been incredibly fortunate to receive football coaching from John at DB Football Coaching for the past two years. We cannot speak highly enough of John and the profound impact he has had on our son's development.
What truly sets John apart is his genuine passion for teaching. It's clear that for John, coaching is far more than just about developing football skills. He has a remarkable ability to integrate a holistic approach into his sessions, meticulously addressing a wide range of developmental domains. Through the engaging medium of football, John actively works on areas such as attention, overcoming barriers to learning, fostering social interaction, enhancing communication, managing repetitive behaviours, improving speech and language, strengthening working memory, facilitating sensory integration, and even supporting daily living skills and academics. His dedication to these areas, with the overarching goal of promoting independence, is truly exceptional.
John’s understanding and adaptiveness to individual needs are evident in every session. He creates an inclusive and supportive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of their neurotype.
We wholeheartedly recommend John and DB Football Coaching to any parents, whether their child is neurotypical or neurodivergent. John's unique blend of passion, expertise, and a truly child-centred approach makes him an outstanding coach who can unlock potential and foster growth in every child he teaches.
Thank you
Baranee from Ilford, East London
John is a real coaching star.
He has a natural ability to connect with young people that may lack confidence. He brings out the best from them, by giving them belief and improving technique.
John is a brilliant coach! He is friendly and makes the sessions fun, whilst providing excellent work on skills and technique. My daughter had been playing in a Sunday league, but had lost a bit of confidence. After a few weeks of coaching with John, working on skills and confidence, she went into games with more belief in herself and went back to enjoying her football again. It has been wonderful to see her confidence and enjoyment of the game increase as a result!
John is an outstanding football coach! He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and truly knows how to work with kids. His coaching style is both engaging and effective, helping young players build their skills and confidence on the field. Not only is he great with children, but his sessions are also well-structured and tailored to individual needs. On top of that, his prices are very reasonable for the high-quality training he provides. I highly recommend John to anyone looking for a dedicated and skilled football coach!"