Meet the Team
Dan Fowler
Very experienced and dedicated coach who has a clear philosophy on youth development and implements through the business. Extremely versatile and works with children of all ages and abilities. Approached by Middlesbrough FC to be involved in Middlesbrough Academy, currently managing the under 11’s.
Craig Norman
Director responsible for managing the operations, marketing and growth of the business. Craig also plays an active role in coaching having played at a high level. Please feel free to contact Craig directly for any business-related enquiries.
Elliot Berry
Full time with DF Next Level Coaching, leading Primary School PE provision in multiple schools across the region. Key member of our Mini Messi’s team, coaches at our progression academy and deliveries 1-2-1 sessions. Elliott is well liked by the children and delivers well structured and highly thought through sessions.
Joe Dalton
Following the delivery of exceptional sessions through DF Next Level Coaching, Joe has secured a teaching role within a local school. The school recognised Joe’s qualities and approached DF Next Level Coaching regards to the position. Joe will still be actively involved within our Player Development Programme and is a huge asset for us.
Will Lawrence
Experienced coach with focus areas in both, leading and delivering in primary schools and high-level goalkeeping specific sessions. Will has taught at the prestigious La Manga club in Spain and applies himself impeccably as a coach.
Jack Bennett
Experienced coach who has worked in America and Spain delivering sessions. Jack has the versatility to switch between delivering high detail training to capturing the concentration and imagination of our 2-year-old mini messi’s. Jack works with DF Next Level Coaching Development programme academy and mini messi’s.
Callum Roberts
Joined DF Next Level Coaching after coming out of professional football. Callum is a highly engaging and enthusiastic coach who also specialises in tailored goalkeeping and 1-2-1 coaching. Callum has an in-depth knowledge of the game and in addit
Kyran Forster
Full time coach delivering PE, breakfast, lunch and after school clubs. Kyran has created a niche of offering high quality girl sessions and has been fundamental in the development of many girls now playing academy football.
Jordan Robinson
Ex Professional player who is a high level development coach. Jord consistently challenges himself and is always looking to improve, relishing the opportunity to share with the children. Jord is doing great work in private/small group coaching settings.
Ted Young
Young coaches with bags of potential. DF Next Level Coaching are excited to further develop our junior coaches into what we believe will be top level coaches. All have huge amount of enthusiasm and are well liked by the children. Junior Coaches will be exposed to all DF Next level Coaching sessions as part of their development.
Matty Lynn
Young coaches with bags of potential. DF Next Level Coaching are excited to further develop our junior coaches into what we believe will be top level coaches. All have huge amount of enthusiasm and are well liked by the children. Junior Coaches will be exposed to all DF Next level Coaching sessions as part of their development.
Sam Irvine
Young coaches with bags of potential. DF Next Level Coaching are excited to further develop our junior coaches into what we believe will be top level coaches. All have huge amount of enthusiasm and are well liked by the children. Junior Coaches will be exposed to all DF Next level Coaching sessions as part of their development.
Ben Cummins
Young coaches with bags of potential. DF Next Level Coaching are excited to further develop our junior coaches into what we believe will be top level coaches. All have huge amount of enthusiasm and are well liked by the children. Junior Coaches will be exposed to all DF Next level Coaching sessions as part of their development.
Elliot Shaw
Young coaches with bags of potential. DF Next Level Coaching are excited to further develop our junior coaches into what we believe will be top level coaches. All have huge amount of enthusiasm and are well liked by the children. Junior Coaches will be exposed to all DF Next level Coaching sessions as part of their development.