ABOUT US
PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL COACHING BUILT AROUND ENJOYMENT, DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITY
Our Story
Founded in 2022, J.Ellis Football was created to provide grassroots football with access to professional-level football coaching & education.
Since then, it has evolved into a trusted football identity focused on player enjoyment, development and modern coaching experiences.
Our Philosophy
We believe every young person deserves access to:
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High-quality coaching
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A positive environment
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Opportunities to improve
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Football centred around enjoyment
Every player we coach, every parent we support & every coach we teach plays a part in our mission to support the grassroots game.
Coaching Approach
Our coaching programme is inspired by the FA Four Corner Model and England DNA principles.
Our methodology is designed to support players technically, physically, socially and psychologically whilst creating engaging experiences that help players develop confidence both on and off the pitch.
Our environment focuses on:
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Positivity
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Encouragement
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Learning
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Decision making
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Long-term player development
Meet the Founder
Our organisation was founded by James Ellis, who brings extensive experience from across grassroots, academy and professional football environments.
James has worked within The FA, County FA football and senior non-league football environments, including roles linked to coach development, player development and football leadership.
His vision has always been to bridge the gap between grassroots and professional football environments, creating opportunities for players and coaches to access high-quality experiences that help them enjoy the game, improve and grow in confidence.
