Our Mission
IMPACTING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN THROUGH FOOTBALL...
We believe that the game of football connects children in ways that can help to develop a variety of skills that can be used in many aspects for their future and in becoming more well rounded adults. Having experienced many of our most fond memories today from growing up within the football industry, we look forward to giving this back to our very own community and sharing this journey with all involved.
Our team
KUDUS OYENUGA
CFA LEAD COACH AND HEAD OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Being a father of 2 girls he believes that through sharing his passion in coaching he can inspire the younger generation in believing in themselves and creating successful futures both inside and outside of sports.
He has a wealth of knowledge on the field in playing previously professionally for Tottenham Hotspurs FC, St Johnston, Dundee United, Mypa 45, Hartlepool FC, Greenock Morton and a list of non league clubs including the likes of Dartford FC, Chelmsford City FC and today playing at Grays Athletic FC. Kudos also has overseas experience having spent some of his playing time in Qatar and Finland.
EXPERIENCE:
Kudus has now been coaching for more than 5 years ranging from his in schools coaching, youth and young adults with Invictus Development Centre.
QUALIFICATIONS:
UEFA B license and currently awaiting space to join onto the UEFA A license course. His goal is to to becoming one of the nations elite football coaches. Level 2 and 3 personal training.
GARRY RICHARDS
CFA COACH & HEAD OF OPERATIONS
As a father of 3 boys, Garry passes his experience of how football has helped him with his career path both on and off the pitch.
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He carries a background of more than a decade within league football at 5 football league clubs playing at the Championship, League 1 and League 2 levels. These include Colchester United, Brentford FC, Southend United, Gillingham FC and Luton Town. Garry’s experiences included 2 promotions, 1 relegation, winning a playoff final at Wembley in front of 56,000 fans, playing against many top premier league and international players and lining up alongside others who have since gone onto play at the highest of levels.
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Unfortunately Garry’s career came to a premature end within his late 20’s due to a complex leg break.
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Garry remains closely connected still within the professional football industry and has a great understand of the evolution of today’s game.
EXPERIENCE
Today Garry also builds his careers within the health and fitness industry where he also works with many athletes across the footballing pyramid and works closely with the likes of the Spurs women football team in learning how science impacts the professional athlete.
QUALIFICATIONS:
UEFA C license qualified coach, level 2 gym instructing and level 3 personal training.