ONE TO ONE COACHING ALL ABOUT YOU!
100% FOCUSED ON YOU
Personalised football coaching in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, for adults and children of all abilities.
From adults developing their skills or returning to football, to children building confidence and enjoying the game, every session is shaped around you.
Our SEND and inclusive coaching offers patient, adaptable support for children who benefit from individual attention, a calmer environment and learning at their own pace.
ADULT COACHING — Improve your technique, build confidence or rediscover your enjoyment of football with focused 1:1 support.
CHILDREN’S COACHING — Fun, encouraging 1:1, 2:1 and small-group sessions that develop skills, self-belief and a love of the game.
SEND & INCLUSIVE COACHING — Supportive sessions adapted to your child’s needs, interests and pace, with space to feel comfortable and enjoy football.
Football for everyone. Coaching built around you.
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What parents say
★★★★★
“Jonathan has been coaching our 9 yr old son Isaac with brilliant results. He is far more confident and succesfully developing his football skills. Jonathan is a fantastic coach - he is very child centered, motivational and is helping Isaac to not only develop his football skills but also improve his physical fitness and determination.”
Gerard Oleksik
Posted 5 hours ago
OUR PLAY FOOTY PURPOSE BUILT TRAINING PITCH 90 SQM, PERFECT FOR 1:1 AND 2:1 SESSIONS.
Jonathan Newman — Founder & Coach
I’m Jonathan, founder of Play Footy and a UEFA C qualified football coach with more than 10 years of grassroots coaching experience.
Based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, I offer personalised football coaching for children, teenagers and adults of all abilities. My aim is to help every player feel more confident, develop their skills and enjoy their football in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Coaching built around you
I offer:
Children’s 1:1 coaching, ages 5–16: Fun, personalised sessions to develop ball control, passing, shooting, coordination and confidence.
Adult 1:1 coaching: Individual support for men and women looking to improve their technique, build confidence or return to football after time away.
2:1 and small-group coaching: Opportunities to train with a friend, sibling or a small group, with activities adapted to each player.
SEND and inclusive coaching: Patient, adaptable sessions for children who may find larger groups overwhelming or benefit from individual attention, a calmer setting and learning at their own pace.
Adult walking football: Friendly, mixed sessions through Play Footy FC, helping people stay active, meet others and enjoy the game.
Individual and small-group coaching takes place on my dedicated 90 m² training pitch in Brixworth. Each session is planned around the player’s interests, ability and goals, whether they are taking their first steps in football or working on a particular part of their game.
Jonathan Newman — Founder & Coach
Football for everyone. Coaching built around you.
UEFA C qualified football coach
My qualifications and training
UEFA C qualified football coach.
England Football / FA Learning — Introduction to Coaching Disabled Footballers.
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health (RQF).
Football Mental Health Alliance — Understanding Neurodiversity in Grassroots Football.
FA safeguarding trained.
First aid qualified.
Enhanced DBS checked.
Alongside my qualifications, I bring more than 10 years of grassroots coaching experience and a belief that progress starts with feeling comfortable, supported and encouraged.
My goal is simple: for every player to leave feeling more confident, proud of their effort and keen to come back.
Football for everyone. Coaching built around you.