About Your Coaches

All Game On coaches are qualified members of the FA Coaches Association and regularly undergo First Aid training. All of our coaches have been CRB checked.

EVERY HALF TERM WE WILL HIGHLIGHT A SPECIFIC COACH AND YOU CAN LEARN A BIT MORE ABOUT THEM.

This month’s focus is on Joe Copson.
If you think Joe looks like anybody famous e-mail us and we will put the best ones on the website!

JOE COPSON

Matt EadieJoe has been working with Game On for two years and has a number of qualifications next to his name, including Football, Netball, Athletics and has his Level 2 in Rounders. Joe currently plays at Leighton Town Football Club.

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GRAHAM HALL (Head coach)

Graham HallGraham has been coaching for over 8 years, with 6 of them spent working full time in local schools coaching children between the ages of 5 and 18.
He completed his FA coaching badge as part of his Sports Science degree from Liverpool John Moores University. Graham spent the summer of 1999 coaching in New York where he learnt the technique of 'Storybook coaching'. Graham has continued his coaching development and now holds his Level 3 coaching qualification.

Graham currently holds his coaching qualifications in Cricket, Tennis, Hockey, Athletics and has his Level 2 coaching qualification in Rounders. Graham has also been on the FA’s Key Stage 2 Learning course.

Graham has played professional for Wycombe Wanderers FC where he spent 3 years working under Martin O’Neill (Aston Villa), Alan Smith (ex-Crystal Palace) and John Gregory (QPR). He currently plays for Wealdstone FC.

After coaching all the pupils at Little Furze School, Keith Gower, their PE co-ordinator wrote to Graham telling him that, "They (the school’s staff) were most impressed by your ability to captivate the children’s interest and to keep them busy throughout the sessions. It was obvious to them that you had a real talent for coaching."

Click here to send Graham an e-mail.


JASON WEINRABE

Jason WeinrabeJason has been gaining football coaching experience since the age of 16 and has been coaching professionally since September 2001. He spent the summer of 2002 coaching in New York and Philadelphia and previous employers include Challenger Sports (USA's leading sports coaching company), UK Elite Soccer and Watford FC's Football in the Community. Additionally, in July 2002, Jason graduated from the University of Glamorgan with a 2:1 (Hons) in Applied Sports Science.
Jason currently holds his Level 2 coaching license and is waiting to take his Level 3 final assessment.

Jason is the current assistant manager of Holmer Green FC. Whenever possible Jason loves nothing better than going to watch Watford play.

Jason currently holds his coaching qualifications in Cricket, Tag-Rugby, Hockey, Athletics and has his Level 2 coaching qualification in Rounders. Jason has also been on the FA’s Key Stage 2 Learning course.

Mrs Sandra King (Head teacher at Chaulden Infants School) says "Jason has an excellent manner that fits in with our school's expectations and values".

Click here to send Jason an e-mail.


PAUL STEVENS

Paul StevensPaul has been coaching professionally for nearly two years and currently holds his Level 2 certificate. His is co-manager/ secretary/player of Tring Royals who play in the Berkhamsted Sunday League - Div 1. He has played football for Chatswood FC and Sydney NSW when he was traveling for 1 year in Oz.

Paul currently holds his coaching qualifications in Basketball, Tag-Rugby, Athletics and has his Level 2 coaching qualification in Rounders. Paul has also been on the FA’s Key Stage 2 Learning course.

Paul is a member of the Streetwise Kick Boxing Association, Berkhamsted and enjoys keeping fit (swimming, Gym, Kick Boxing, Tennis) and traveling. Like Graham he is also a beloved Everton Supporter!


JOE COWEN

Joe CowenJoe currently holds his Level 1 football qualification and is waiting on his assessment for his Level 2 award. Joe currently holds his coaching qualifications in Athletics, Tag-Rugby and Netball. Joe has his Level 2 coaching qualification in Rounders.

Joe used to be a member of Watford's Academy and he currently plays for Harefield Football Club.


SHANE WOOD

Shane WoodShane is a fully qualified FA coach and is waiting on his assessment for his Level 2 coaching qualification.

Shane plays for Hemel Hempstead Football Club. Shane currently holds his Level 1 qualification in Athletics and his Level 2 in Rounders. When you next see Shane have a guess which Football team he supports (A little clue is there are not many of their fans around this part of the World).


STUART

StuartStuart joined the team in 2006 and has all ready proved a big hit with the children he coaches. Stuart currently holds his Football and Rounders qualifications.


MATT EADIE

Joe CopsonMatt currently holds his Level 2 football qualification. Matt has been coaching with Game On for over two years now.

Matt plays for Tring Athletic Football Club. Matt currently holds his Level 1 qualification in Athletics, Tag-Rugby, Hockey and has his Level 2 coaching qualification in Rounders. Matt has also been on the FA’s Key Stage 2 Learning course.


ASHLEY ADDISON

No pictureAfter obtaining his FA qualification two years ago Ashley has been a regular coach with Game On.

Ashley combines playing for Hemel Hempstead FC with being their Youth Team’s manager. Ashley is currently studying at Hertfordshire University.


DAN SMITH

Dan SmithDan joined the coaching staff in 2007 and concentrates on schools in the Borehamwood and Watford area. Dan currently holds his coaching qualifications in 4 different sports. Dan’s family is originally from Liverpool so they are split down the middle between Red and Blue but Dan has plumped to be a Liverpool supporter.


CHRIS MARSH

Chris MarshChris is rapidly becoming a very popular member of staff with the children. Chris currently holds 3 different coaching qualifications and is working towards obtaining many more. Chris currently plays for Dunstable Town Football club and he is a big Manchester United fan.


SAM LOGAN

No pictureSam is currently at West Hertfordshire college studying with the Watford Football club Partnership scheme. Sam has been coaching football for 2 years and is a West Ham fan. Sam plays for Tring Athletics Football club.


ANDY WHELLER-KING

No pictureAndy has the pleasure of Jason not only being his boss at work but as his football manager at Holmer Green Football club. Andy is qualified in Football and Athletics.

 

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