Time with Little Kickers: 20 years coaching & 16 years as franchise owner!
Favourite Game: It varies depending on the age group but shooting games are always a favourite and I do enjoy introducing tackling with the older children.
Best thing about being a Little Kickers Coach: The different personalities of each child; they have me laughing every week.
Fun Fact: As a child I wanted to be a Farmer or own an Ice cream van when I grew up. Oh and I met Coach Debs when we played football together (as much younger) team mates.
Debs
Head Coach & Operations Manager
Name: Coach Debs
Time with Little Kickers: 14 years
Favourite Game: Ice creams! Little Kicks to the ice cream van and make an ice cream.
Best thing about being a Little Kickers Coach: Seeing the children grow in confidence with every session
Fun Fact: I have abseiled down the side of the Leicester Royal Infirmary to raise money for the Leicester hospital charity.
Joe
Head Coach & Operations Manager
Name: Coach Joe
Time with Little Kickers: Hi everyone, I have been part of the team for around 2 years now and have loved every second of it.
Favourite Game: I think it’s impossible to choose a favourite game as it changes every week depending on which game and theme the children enjoy the most.
Best thing about being a Little Kickers Coach: My favourite part about Little Kickers is making the children laugh or smile.
Fun Fact: I have been a drummer in multiple bands for the past 13 years.
Dan
Head Coach & Venue Manager
Name: Coach Dan
Time with Little Kickers: I have been with Little Kickers for 5 years
Favourite Game: Any big kicks game but especially “hit the coach”. It is always lots of fun and the kids love it!
Best thing about being a Little Kickers Coach: Seeing the children grow in confidence while developing their football skills and having fun at the same time.
Fun Fact: I’m a huge Leicester City fan and have even had the opportunity to train with some former Leicester City players.
Jack
Lead Coach
Name: Coach Jack
Time with Little Kickers: Lead Coach with Little Kickers for 10 years
Favourite Game: When the children build a tower & then smash it over with big kicks (wizard hats / cannonball smash!) It’s always fun to see who can build the biggest tower.
Best thing about being a Little Kickers Coach: Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces & having them leave the session happy.
Fun Fact: I have broken my arm 3 times, although it wasn’t fun at the time!
