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Science-led football coaching · boys & girls 10-18

Practice with a purpose. Play like a pro.

Coaching built on sports science, not guesswork. Touches, passes and sprints measured with pro wearable tech, and sessions planned by a coach who has worked inside Premier League academies.

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MSc Strength & Conditioning · UEFA-C Licensed · FA-qualified · No long-term contracts

Young players dribbling footballs during a Go Football Academy session First group session free
Sports scientist & UEFA-C coach
FA safeguarding trained
Stoke, Everton & Liverpool academies
Progress measured with pro tech
Sound familiar?

They never miss training. So why aren't they improving?

Grassroots training is brilliant fun, but one coach and twenty players rarely means individual attention.

"They train every week, but they're not improving."

Turning up isn't the same as being coached with a plan.

"They lose confidence after one bad game."

Mindset is a skill too, and it can be trained.

Coach working with two young players on a grass pitch

Every player gets feedback on their own strengths and weaknesses, not just the team's.

"There's a trial coming up and they're nervous."

A few focused sessions can make all the difference.

"They're always on the bench."

Better technique and decision-making earn minutes.

"They want to play at a higher level."

We know what academy scouts and coaches look for.

"We want them off screens in the holidays."

Our bootcamps keep them active, learning and with friends.

The Go Football way

We coach the whole player

Research-informed coaching that covers the four corners of player development, the same model used in professional academies.

Technical

First touch, passing, finishing and using both feet with confidence.

Tactical

Scanning, positioning and making better decisions in a game.

Physical

Speed, agility and strength, from a coach with an MSc in S&C.

Psychological

Confidence, resilience and coping with setbacks, on and off the pitch.

The science behind every session

Coaching you can measure.

Most 1-2-1s run on opinion. Ours is backed by data. Farhan is a UEFA-C qualified football coach and a sports scientist who has worked inside three Category 1 academies, and progress is tracked the way the professionals do it.

  1. 1

    Measure

    Smart boot sensors record every touch with each foot - passes, sprints and top speed. The same technology used in Premier League academies.

  2. 2

    Plan

    The numbers show exactly what to work on. Each 1-2-1 player gets a personal development plan across all four corners of the game.

  3. 3

    Train

    Research-informed sessions, designed by a qualified coach with a BSc in Science & Football and an MSc in Strength & Conditioning.

  4. 4

    Re-measure

    Progress shows up in the numbers, session by session. In 1-2-1s, parents track progress in the reported stats, not just on the pitch.

Your child's performance report, week on week

We track performance scientifically, using the latest wearable technology used in Premier League academies. Here are the metrics you'll get:

  • Ball touchesleft and right foot
  • Two-footednessweaker-foot usage
  • Passesshort and long releases
  • First touchcontrol under pressure
  • Dribblingdistance and turns with the ball
  • Top speedwith and without the ball
  • Sprintsand accelerations
  • Distance coveredper session
  • Agilitychanges of direction
  • Work rateintensity across the session
Farhan's coaching & sports science background
  • Liverpool FC Women's AcademyRan his own GPS research study on repeated sprint ability in elite youth football
  • Everton FC AcademyStrength & conditioning with the academy sports science team
  • Stoke City FC AcademyMatch analysis with pro coding software
  • Watford FC Sports and Community TrustFootball Development Centre Head Coach
  • Watford FC Sports and Community TrustFutsal Development Centre Head Coach
  • Lead Goalkeeper CoachAt the UK's leading goalkeeper training provider
  • Varsity 9s Post-16s College ProgramStrength and conditioning coach
Ways to train

Find the right coaching for your child

For boys and girls aged 10-18, from grassroots to academy level.

The Training Finder · free, takes a minute

Which option is right for your child?

Nine quick questions, one at a time. Watch your child's plan build as you go, then get the nearest session, the price and a free training programme from Farhan.

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Head Coach Farhan Kharawala with a young player holding two trophies
Farhan Kharawala Founder & Head Coach · UEFA-C Licence · MSc Strength & Conditioning
Meet your coach

Premier League academy experience, on your local pitch.

Farhan has worked inside three Category 1 academies. Now he brings that same level of coaching to grassroots players, to close the gap between grassroots and professional youth football.

  • Liverpool FC Women's AcademyRan his own GPS research study on repeated sprint ability in elite youth football
  • Everton FC AcademyStrength & conditioning with the academy sports science team
  • Stoke City FC AcademyMatch analysis with pro coding software
  • Watford FC Sports and Community TrustFootball Development Centre Head Coach
  • Watford FC Sports and Community TrustFutsal Development Centre Head Coach
  • Lead Goalkeeper CoachAt the UK's leading goalkeeper training provider
  • Varsity 9s Post-16s College ProgramStrength and conditioning coach
How it works

From free trial to first goal

Book a free trial →
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Book a free trial

Click the Book a free trial button, or call or WhatsApp Farhan.

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Come and train

Your child tries a full Group Coaching session, on us.

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Pick your plan

Group, 1-2-1 or pay as you play. No long-term contract.

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Watch them grow

Better skills, more confidence and a love of the game.

What people say

Parents notice the difference

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"Farhan was a fantastic coach, his enthusiasm was second to none. My boys loved his football camp and highly recommended him! We'll definitely be back!"

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ParentGoogle review, bootcamp
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"Today at football PJ had so many people compliment his saves and how well he played, that's all thanks to you. You are an excellent trainer, thank you for all you do."

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PJ's parentWhatsApp message
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"Lewis won Manager's Player of the Year for his performances in goal… he continues to get great comments from the opposition."

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Lewis's parent1-2-1 goalkeeper coaching
Where we train

Leighton Buzzard & Milton Keynes, under the floodlights.

Weekly Group Coaching on floodlit pitches in both towns, with group sessions coming soon to Luton, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury and Bicester. 1-2-1 coaching available in all six locations.

Coach Farhan with four young players and their footballs on a grass pitch
Coach Farhan in Go Football Academy kit holding a football

Questions parents ask

What ages do you coach?

Boys and girls aged 10-18. Our online Mindset Coaching is open to players aged 7-18. If you're not sure about your child's age group, just ask.

My child is new to football. Is that OK?

Yes. Our sessions are for all abilities, from complete beginners to academy players.

Can we try a session first?

Yes. Your child's first Group Coaching session is free (worth £25).

Do I have to sign a contract?

No. There are no long-term contracts and you can cancel any time. T&Cs apply.

What should my child bring?

Comfortable sports clothes, shin pads, a water bottle and plenty of energy. Moulded boots for 3G/4G pitches, astro trainers for astroturf, and studs on grass in winter. We provide all other equipment.

Is there a sibling discount?

Please get in touch and we'll talk you through sibling discounts and any current offers.

Your first session is on us

Ready to play like a pro?

Book a free Group Coaching session, or call or WhatsApp Farhan to find the right plan for your child.

07539 793111
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