Craig Brennan - Sports Co-ordinator

Craig has worked hard as a sports coach since he was 16 years old, having worked for other sports coaching organisations he has collected many sports coaching qualifications . Craig has worked in over 200 different schools and has been Head coach at many sports camps and soccer schools. He decided to set Little Sports Coaching up in 2006. Craig loves to play sport, especially football. Craig is also a football freestyler and has performed trick shows for many big brands such as Nike, adidias and umbro as well as winning the Nike Football freestyle Manchester final in 2004 and also winning the adidas 'dream big' campaign where some of the country leading freestylers went head to head. Craig plays Semi-Proffesional football for Flixton FC.

Paul  Nicholls - Head Coach

Paul has worked in many different schools around the north west and has enjoyed working with a good team of coaches. Paul has quickly moved into a Head Coach position after working very hard to acheive qualifications in various sports. Paul is a very versatile coach and can quickly adjust from coaching three year olds football to adult teams. Paul is also a very talented football freestyler and practices whenever he has time.

Matthew Quigley - Head Coach/FC Sports Co-ordinator

Matt has been coaching for over 10 years and has great experience in many settings including soccer camps, holiday courses, youth work, team training, PE lessons and much more. When it comes to sports coaching there isnt much Matt hasnt done yet!! Matt is a very keen footballer and Cricketer but enjoys playing most sports. As well as being one of our head coaches Matt is also the FC Sports team manager.

James Bell - Coach

James has been a sports coach for some years now and has gained good experience working in many different primary schools. James has worked with other coaching teams but says he loves working as part of the Little Sports Coaching team as everybody gets on very well. James is also a keen footballer but boxing is also one of his favourite sports.

Jake Goodhall - Coach

Jake has been with Little Sports Coaching ever since he left high school. Jake worked hard to gain his qualifiactions and is always enthusistic about gaining more and getting more and more experience. Jake has a brother Dominic who is also part of our coaching team. Jake works in many different primary schools, socccer centres and also leads training sessions for various local junior football teams.

Jordan Taylor - Coach

Jordan Joined the team after completing his studies at college and is quickly gaining more coaching qualifications. Jordan is a fast learner and loves to make up new games and drills so he can use them in his sessions. Jordan plays football whenever he can as it is his favourite sport. Jordan is practising his football freestyle tricks daily as wants to be 'as good as Craig and Paul one day'

Andrew Richards- Coach

Andrew has been at Little Sports Coaching since the beginning and helped in making it the success it is today. Andrew was fundamental in helping the football for 3-5 year olds kick off. His excellent attitude and dedication to his work also rubbed off in his studies which is why Andy is now a fully qualified fighter jet pilot. Andy enjoys watching his beloved Stockport County whenever he can.

Andy Lynch - Coach

Andy is one of the newest members of the team but brings good experience and knowledge with him. Andy has been working with children from 3-16 years old for over 5 years and is working towards gaining qualifiactions in more sports. Andy enjoys keeping fit at the gym and playing football. 

Dominic Goodhall - Coach

Dominic is a qualified Secondary School PE teacher and loves to coach most sports. Dominic has great experience working with children from 3- 16 years old both during PE lessons and also out of school clubs such as our Mini Soccer Centres and after school clubs. Dominic enjoys playing central midfield when he plays football. dominic is also quite good at most racket sports. If you hadnt already noticed, Dominic is the older brother of one of our other coaches, Jake.

Luke Berry - Coach

Luke has been a sports coach since he was 18 and has aquired many skills and lots of knowlegde over the years. Luke is a competent coach when it comes to most sports. Luke is experienced, working in many educational settings and is also part of the GREAT BRIATIN Coaching team for the 2010 Amputee Football world Cup. Luke plays Futsal which is 5-a-side indoor football played at a fast pace and has produced players such as Ronaldo, Kaka and Ronadinho.

Ciara Breslin -  Coach

Ciara has been a Coach with Little Sports Coaching since she was 17 and has quickly learnt from the more experinced coaches. Ciara is working towards gaining more qualifications so she can become a Coach. Ciara is very athletic and plays Netball regularly.

Kelly Pickford - Coach

Kelly is one of the youngest members of the coaching team but she doesnt let this phase her and is keen to get good knowledge of all the sports she is assisting with. Kelly likes to watch the more experienced coaches so she can learn the correct methods. kelly is a good Hockey player and plays whenever she can.

Emily Webb - Coach

Emily has been coaching since 2008 and in that short time has gained great experience and alot of knowledge. Emily is very keen to learn and is a big team player, she will make sure the coach has what they need at all times and Emily knows when she needs to take control and help the coach. Emily is now leading her own groups and all the children say they love her football sessions.

Tom Cunliffe - Assistant Coach  

Tom has become a popular member of the coaching team at Little Sports, Tom is a Level 1 coach who is very passionate about progressing to the next level and is very keen to learn more from more experienced coaches. Tom supports Manchester City.