Eight coaches. Two former internationals, UEFA A and B licences, academy staff from Colchester, Ipswich, Swansea and Major League Soccer, and a director who ran Ipswich Town's elite player development centre. Every one DBS checked and first-aid trained.
Former professional striker with Ipswich Town, Norwich City, Cardiff City and Huddersfield Town, and a full Republic of Ireland international. Head of football at both Culford School and Bury Town, where he has been central to the progress of the youth system on and off the pitch.
Carlos Edwards
Trinidad and Tobago, 2006 World Cup
UEFA B coach who played professionally for Ipswich Town, Sunderland, Luton Town and Millwall among others, and represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Coached within Ipswich Town's elite programme, still plays for Bury Town and coaches their senior sides.
Tony Ashby
UEFA A licence, 30 years in youth football
Former Football Operations Director and Academy Manager at Colchester United, and lead coach across age groups in the Ipswich Town academy. Thirty years developing young players, and he knows what a scout is looking for because he employed them.
Paul Land
UEFA A and Elite Youth A licence
Over ten years across two continents, from grassroots to professional academies. Five years in Swansea City's academy leading foundation and youth development phases, most recently as Head of Education. First-class BSc (Hons) in Football Coaching and Performance, Outstanding Student of the Year 2019, and a PGCE.
Matt Redgrave
UEFA B, FA Youth Award
Former player and coach at Colchester United who went to the USA to play for the top-ranked collegiate team, then coached with LA Galaxy, Chicago Fire and Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.
Mark Arnold
UEFA B, FA Youth Award
Thirteen years coaching every age group from U7 to U18 at Cornard Dynamos. Coached in the Ipswich Town and Colchester United elite programmes and the Ipswich Town academy. Leads AFC Sudbury U14 in the Eastern Junior Alliance and manages Suffolk's U14 county schoolboys.
Darren Moyes
Goalkeeping specialist
Founded GK, a specialist goalkeeper coaching company, in 2019, and is goalkeeper coach at Long Melford. Played for Sudbury Town, Leiston and Brightlingsea Regent among others.
Jason Day
Director, centre manager, welfare officer
Co-founded MatchDay in 2019. Youth Secretary at Bury Town, responsible for every player from U6 to U18, two disability teams, the ladies' team and the men's teams. Former Centre Manager and coach at the Ipswich Town Elite Player Development Centre and lead coach of the Orange Soccer Academy. Coaches Bury Town's U11 girls.
What parentsand players say
Performance Pathway have fantastic coaches who focus on their players' development whilst ensuring they all have lots of fun.
Performance Pathway inspires children in the community by giving them the best coaching possible.
Very pleased with the standard of coaching and constant professionalism throughout their training. Great how you always bring out the best in all the players and how they also bring out the best of each other.
Excellent coaching in a great environment.
Max loves coming on a Monday. The training is outstanding and the coaches are brilliant, much better than what he has had previously with other clubs.
We've been so impressed so far. A great set up, with first-rate coaching, clear communication and an excellent venue. It's so refreshing to see that the staff already know Oscar and take genuine interest in his development and enjoyment.
I loved it and I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
My son had a great time each day he came. Keep it going.
I feel the camp is really good and both my boys love it. They came home with smiles on their faces.
Harry seems to have had a great day, well done for the organisation.
Good friendly atmosphere that promotes teamwork and enjoyment for a range of ages.
We can't rate Performance Pathway highly enough. They are always professional and give fantastic direction to my son. Josh has a great rapport with my son and he always has great fun.
Meet themon the pitch
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