Chris Phillips Director of Coaching

Chris has been coaching goalkeepers specifically since 1999,he has achieved his FA Level 3, FA Level 3 Goalkeeping, FA Level 1 Goalkeeping Tutor, HND Sports Science and Coaching and is also a fully qualified Fitness Instructor including medicine ball training and core stability training.Currently he is working towards the UEFA A in both disciplines. Chris hosts a depth of knowledge from working with
goalkeepers from U7's through to 1st team goalkeepers. He gained this knowledge from working with goalkeepers at all levels within the Mansfield Town set up from 2000 - 2006, working with both male and female goalkeepers. Through the 2005 to 2007 seasons he worked with Lincoln City Girls Centre of Excellence specialising with 8 - 16 year old females. Chris has worked at Derby County since 2003 with Under 8 goalkeepers to 1st team goalkeepers.

While working with goalkeepers of all levels Chris has had the privilege of developing goalkeepers who have progressed on to the international set up with both males and females.

During Chris's successful time at Derby County Football Club, goalkeepers at 3 age groups progressed from playing at the top flight of Academy football in to the international set up including Steven Cann who has represented Wales at all age groups, Ross Atkins who through extreme hard work got in to the England Under 18 Squad. After a frustrating season in 2006/2007 James Seven was on the bench at Under 18's even though he was an Under 15 player. In the 2007 / 2008 Season James patience paid off being selected for the England Under 17 squad.

While at Lincoln City Girls Centre of Excellence Sophie Harris after 2 years of training and dedication at the age of 13 was representing club at Under 16 level and England at Under 15 level.

Chris has worked with Gary Walsh (Derby County), Seamus Mcdonough (Aston Villa), Pete Williams (Nottingham Forest), Kevin Poole (Burton Albion & Coventry City), Paul Reynolds (England Disability Goalkeeper Coach)

Dave Tonge

Dave is Chris's business partner and Co founder of Chris Phillips Goalkeeper Coaching and also the elder statesman of the team. Dave played in goal since the age of 10, now he has accumulated over 32 years at various amateur levels and University British League level. Dave is FA level 1 qualified outfield coach and an FA Level 1 GK coach and like Chris he is passionate about the Goalkeepers position within football.

Goalkeeping over the years has changed drastically to be the specialist position it is today, you need to be stronger, quicker and more technically gifted than ever before to succeed at the highest level. That is why Dave has worked with Chris to bring to all aspiring goalkeepers, the best coaches and coaching methods possible to give all keepers of all ages and abilities, male and female the best possible chance of success in the future.

Leanne Hall

Leanne is a very well respected outfield and goalkeeping coach within the football industry. Leanne's career begin back in early 1996 where she was part of the England Player Development Programme based at Loughborough university, from being successful she had the opportunity to represent her country a total of 24 times which included 2 World Cup and European Campaigns. At club level she played for Fulham, Doncaster Bells, Leeds United and currently Leicester city. At present Leanne is managing director of the highly successful "Leanne Hall Sports and goalkeeping school". Alongside this she is also the youth women's goalkeeper coach for the England squads and the national assistant manager to the women's deaf squad.

While at Loughborough University Leanne gained the HND Sports Coaching and Development and continued to work hard gaining the UEFA B Outfield and UEFA B goalkeeping licences with the FA. Currently she is working towards the UEFA A in both disciplines.

Andy Munton

Andrew began playing as a youngster and the highlight of his career was playing for Nottingham Forest FC at Under 16's, which was the same team that produced the future international of Steve Hodge.

Andrew began coaching in 2000 as an outfield coach and soon began to specialise at a goalkeeper coach a year on. Andrew has worked hard on the coaching ladder achieving has level 2 outfield and level 2 goalkeeping. As a part time coach for Nottingham Forest Football Club, he works with some of the best up and coming talent in the development centres which he has dedicated time to since 2000/ 2001. Andrew also works with the prestigious Nottinghamshire Football Associations County squads.

Paul Reynolds

 Paul was the Head Academy goalkeeping coach at Birmingham City Academy where he worked up to Under 18 level until Christmas 2008.

Paul has also had the fantastic opportunity to work within the international disability set up with the England Disability goalkeepers and he also the goalkeeper coach to Team GB. Coach Education plays a large role in Paul's week to week activities developing new coaches on the FA goalkeeping and outfield awards, to add to this he is also a licensed 1st Aid for sport and emergency aid tutor.

Tom Williams

Tom is currently studying a Sport Science degree at Loughborough, whilst also working as the Elite U8 development coach at Derby County FC. Tom also heads the goalkeepers at Derbyshire girls Centre of Excellence. Having worked in the USA with football players of all ages and abilities, Tom has gained a vast amount of coaching knowledge along with his playing experience with Cardiff City FC and Welsh Premier league clubs.

Simon Mitchell

Simon is a very well respected outfield coach who currently works at Mansfield Town Football Club. Simon completed his HND and holds the FA Level 2 coaching qualification and is currently undertaking his UEFA B. Simon has worked with goalkeepers for the last 5 years on camps, one to one sessions and also a pre season trip to France with MTFC, working with goalkeepers from 8 - 18 years.

Ed Eley

Ed is currently a professional goalkeeper at Grimsby Town FC.  He also works specifically with younger goalkeepers aged 8 - 13 years within the Centre of Excellence programme.  Qualified to FA Level 2, he is a valuable member of the coaching staff.

Elaine is a qualified nurse who attends all of the courses, this is a fantastic advantage for all of the goalkeepers.  On a day to day basis Elaine deals with all of the course administration and deals with all of the bookings.