Business Details
11 Years
experience
Professional Football Coaching & Academy Programs
Football Futures was founded in November 2015 by Joshua Algar to deliver high-quality football coaching across Kent. Our mission is to provide players of all ages and abilities with pathways to progress through professional-standard training programs. With UEFA-qualified coaches and partnerships with professional clubs, we combine technical expertise with a disciplined environment to develop both football skills and personal growth. Our philosophy emphasizes technical competence, mental resilience, and a 'never quit' attitude, supported by experienced coaches who have played at professional levels.We maintain strong relationships with schools and professional academies, evidenced by numerous success stories of players securing contracts with top-tier clubs. Our commitment to continuous improvement and player development has established us as a trusted provider in youth football development.
Services
Advanced Academy
Development Centres
1-1 Coaching
Girls Academy
Soccer Schools
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer UEFA-qualified coaching with professional football experience
- Our players have secured contracts with Premier League and Championship clubs
- We provide tailored development programs for ages 4 to adult
- We maintain partnerships with 30+ schools across Kent
- Our success includes 40 professional signings in six years
What people say
Excellent coaching
Professional environment
Player progression
Confidence building
Successful pathways
Services
Advanced Academy
Our Advanced Academy provides structured professional development for serious footballers aged 7-18. Sessions focus on technical mastery, tactical awareness, and physical conditioning through UEFA-approved methodologies. Players receive individual performance analysis and access to showcase fixtures against professional academies, with proven pathways to elite clubs.
1-1 Coaching
Personalised coaching sessions address individual technical weaknesses and enhance specific skills. Our qualified coaches create tailored development plans focusing on first touch, dribbling, and match intelligence. Sessions incorporate video analysis and performance tracking to measure progress against professional benchmarks.
Girls Academy
Dedicated program for female players offering technical development and competitive match experience. Participants train in all-weather environments with specialist coaches, gaining access to professional trials and scholarship opportunities at top-tier women's clubs across England.
Development Centre
Entry-level program for children aged 4-7 focusing on fundamental football skills. Sessions develop coordination, ball control, and basic tactical understanding through fun, engaging activities. Coaches nurture confidence and passion while identifying potential for advanced programs.
Soccer Schools
Intensive holiday training programs combining technical drills, small-sided games, and fitness sessions. Participants receive daily performance feedback and compete in tournament formats. Camps include nutritional guidance and mental resilience workshops to support holistic player development.
People
Josh Algar
Director & Head Coach
UEFA-qualified coach with professional playing experience, Josh founded Football Futures in 2015. He specialises in technical development and has mentored multiple players to professional contracts, combining academy expertise with grassroots knowledge.
Mark Bradley
Assistant Head Coach
Former professional academy coach with 15+ years' experience developing youth talent. Mark focuses on tactical analysis and match preparation, having helped numerous players progress to elite youth leagues.
Josh White
Assistant Head Coach
Specialist in physical conditioning and sports science, Josh delivers performance tracking programs using StatSports technology. His expertise ensures players develop both technical and physical attributes required at professional levels.
Karl Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Experienced coach with a track record in grassroots development. Karl manages multiple school partnerships and focuses on early technical skill acquisition, maintaining 95% parent satisfaction in player progression.
Matthew Burt
Academy Goalkeeper Coach
Former professional goalkeeper with specialist coaching qualifications. Matthew has developed multiple youth goalkeepers to academy trials, focusing on shot-stopping, distribution, and mental resilience techniques.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We offer programs for children aged 4 through to adult players, with specialist coaching for different developmental stages.
How do you measure player development?
We use VEO analysis systems and StatSports tracking to monitor technical progress and physical performance metrics across all programs.
Do you offer trial periods?
Yes, we provide 6-8 week trial periods for our academy programs with professional clubs, with regular progress reviews.
What success have players achieved?
Our players have secured 40 professional contracts in six years, including placements at Premier League and Championship clubs.
How do you support school partnerships?
We deliver curriculum-aligned PE sessions and after-school clubs for 30+ schools, with dedicated coaches managing each partnership.
What equipment is required?
We recommend our official training kits, but provide equipment lists for each program to ensure appropriate gear for safe training.
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