Business Details
Football Coaching for All Ages in Ormskirk
Established in Ormskirk, TQ Sports JFC was founded with a singular mission: to provide students with the most rewarding football development experience possible. Our team of passionate, skilled coaches combines expertise from professional academies with a deep understanding of age-specific training methodologies. We specialise in nurturing players aged 4-15 through structured phases that build technical excellence, tactical awareness, and personal confidence. Our Discovery Phase (4-6 years) focuses on fundamental movement skills and social development through play-based learning. The Foundation Phase (7-12 years) bridges basic fundamentals with technical mastery across seven key areas, including passing, shooting, and possession play. The Development Phase (13-15 years) enhances physical attributes while cultivating game intelligence and emotional resilience.With over 14 years of professional academy experience informing our curriculum, we offer tailored 1-to-1 coaching, small group sessions, and holiday camps that incorporate global football cultures. Our unique approach combines technical drills with match simulation, ensuring players develop both individual skills and team dynamics. We maintain strong relationships with Category 1-4 academies for talent progression opportunities. All sessions are designed to foster a growth mindset, challenging the myth of innate talent through purposeful practice and expert guidance. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our structured programmes, experienced coaching staff, and focus on creating a supportive environment where every player can reach their full potential.
Services
Discovery Phase
Foundation Phase
Development Phase
1-to-1 Coaching
Holiday Camps
Team Training
Tactical Development
Technical Mastery
Player Pathways
Cultural Football Education
Highlights and features
- Coaches with 14+ years of professional academy experience
- Structured phases for age-specific technical development
- Proven pathways to academy progression opportunities
- Global football culture integration in holiday camps
- Focus on growth mindset over innate talent myths
Services
Discovery Phase
Our Discovery Phase introduces 4-6 year olds to football fundamentals through play-based learning. Sessions focus on agility, balance, and coordination while developing social and cognitive skills. Parents participate in early sessions to build confidence, progressing to independent play as children develop. The programme creates a foundation for future technical development.
Foundation Phase
The Foundation Phase (7-12 years) builds technical excellence across seven key areas: receiving, passing, shooting, defending, attacking, heading, and possession. Players develop tactical awareness through 1v1/2v2 scenarios and structured drills. Our curriculum, developed from professional academy experience, prepares players for competitive match environments.
Development Phase
For 13-15 year olds, our Development Phase enhances physical attributes while deepening tactical understanding. Sessions include position-specific training, unit play, and decision-making under pressure. We focus on game intelligence, emotional resilience, and technical refinement to prepare players for senior competitive football environments.
1-to-1 Coaching
Tailored 60-minute sessions with UEFA/Fa licensed head coach Garreth Rafferty. Programmes focus on individual technical development, position-specific skills, and game understanding. Includes video analysis, parent feedback, and PlayerMaker strap technology for detailed performance metrics.
Holiday Camps
Our themed holiday camps combine technical training with cultural football education. Daily themes explore different national styles (Spanish, Italian, Brazilian etc.) through technical drills, World Cup match simulations, and research activities. Camps run during school holidays with age-appropriate challenges for 4.5+ year olds.
People
Garreth Rafferty
Head Coach
UEFA/Fa licensed head coach with 14+ years professional academy experience. Specialises in technical development and player pathways. Leads 1-to-1 coaching sessions and advanced academy training programmes.
Payton Hillman
Experienced coach delivering discovery phase sessions. Focuses on early skill development and creating engaging learning environments for young players.
Chloe Wilson
Skilled coach specialising in foundation phase technical training. Emphasises ball mastery and tactical awareness through structured drills and match simulations.
Jessica Davis
Development phase coach with expertise in physical conditioning and game intelligence. Designs advanced training programmes for 13-15 year old players.
James Williams
Holiday camp coordinator and cultural football specialist. Creates themed training environments that combine technical development with international football education.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We offer programmes for children aged 4-15 across three distinct phases: Discovery (4-6), Foundation (7-12), and Development (13-15).
Do you offer holiday football camps?
Yes, we run action-packed holiday camps with themed sessions incorporating global football cultures, technical training, and competitive match play.
Are there opportunities for academy progression?
Our advanced players can access academy pathways through our relationships with Category 1-4 professional academies, based on sustained performance.
What equipment is required for sessions?
Players need appropriate footwear, football kit, shin pads, and water. Specific requirements vary by session type and location.
How do you develop technical skills?
Our curriculum focuses on seven technical areas with over 120 skills, using ball mastery drills, possession exercises, and match simulation.
Do you offer individual coaching?
Yes, we provide tailored 1-to-1 coaching sessions with UEFA/Fa licensed coaches, focusing on position-specific technical development and game understanding.
