Fox Soccer Academy | London | FSA PRO

FSA PRO London

FSA PRO London

Mark has been a vital part to build the structure of Fox Soccer Academy in England and the USA. Since his start in 2016, he lead FSA to huge growth in both countries, overseeing both the daily operations and coaching curriculum. He is extremely passionate in helping to create the best opportunities for our players. Mark's experience in professional soccer is vital for our academy's growth. Having coached all around the world with stops in Australia, Greece, and Egypt, his knowledge and experience are great assets to Fox Soccer Academy.

Qualifications: UEFA B-License, UEFA C-License, FA Youth Modules 1, 2, 3, FA Talent Identification, BCs in Sports Coaching & Development

MARK SMITH

Academy Director

JACQUES MICHELL

Head Coach

Jacques has been working with Fox Soccer Academy and coaching now for 5 years at our academy in London. He started off playing as a scholar in what was one of our most successful seasons with the team winning the league and getting to the quarter finals of the national cup. He then decided to continue on with the programme as an apprentice coach, learning and developing an understanding of the game. Jacques has worked with the younger age groups in the elite centre taking some of our youth teams away on tours and experiences to Holland, Poland and Lithuania helping to develop coaching styles and helping inject the DNA into some of our younger players who are now starting to progress into our scholarship programme. Jacques has spent time gaining his UEFA coaching badges and is in the process of applying for his UEFA B-License. While working with our scholars, he has now become of Head Coach of our academy in London.

JAMES LAUGHTON

Academy Coach

James started as a scholar at our London academy in 2015 and finished with top marks in his academic work. James spent 2 seasons after graduating coaching at our elite Centre and progressed through his UEFA coaching badges. Being a very technical player himself he loves attention to detail and has always shared his knowledge of the game. Now working full time with the Academy, James wants to create the best opportunities for our players and demonstrate the pathways available to our young players and scholars.