About Us

COACHES

Our Head Coaches hold Clear, Enhanced DBS checks, Emergency or Paediatric First Aid certificates, and Child Protection certifications, to ensure a safe, secure, and protective environment, at all our venues, and on all our activities.

With us, your child's football journey is not just about skills - it's about thriving in a safe, supportive, and inclusive space, guided by professionals who prioritise both development and well-being.

Join us for a transformative sporting experience!

Savvas John Savva

I began my football journey at 14, playing for Omonia in the London Kopa U18's league before moving on to Acheritou in the senior Kopa league. I completed a three-year apprenticeship at Arsenal before taking trials at Millwall, Hull City, Haringey Borough, Heybridge Swifts, and Braintree Town, with mixed outcomes.

At 16, I started coaching, eventually running Arsenal soccer schools from 18 to 23, as-well-as coaching for former England cricketer Roland Butcher's Arsenal Soccer School franchise, World Youth Promotions. I spent a year at Colchester United when when I left Arsenal at eighteen.

In 1999, I founded 'Football 2000' in Colchester, which later became 'F2 UK' in 2003, and eventually evolved into 'Skill 7' in October 2004. Skill 7 FC, (as we are now known), are one of the longest serving coaching organisations in Herts and Berks!

Basit Amadu

I met Sav during my work experience when I was 15 years old. It took him two years of convincing, but eventually, I decided to coach for Skill 7 . Looking back, it was the best decision I've ever made.

Before I found my true calling, I had played football for various local and professional clubs during my youth. However, at the age of 17, I discovered my passion for coaching youth football. Now, every day, I wake up with a sense of joy and purpose, knowing that I get to coach and mentor these young kids. It's incredibly fulfilling to be a part of their development and growth.

I've been a caregiver for my mum since a young age, and it has been a very gratifying experience to provide support and care to someone so close to me. This sense of compassion and responsibility that I've developed as a caregiver has had a profound impact on my coaching journey.

Angel Adams

My journey with Skill7 camps began at an early age, attending from ages 7 to 12. At 13, I started volunteering, driven by my love for football.

Taking a brief detour from 14 to 15, I worked at a hairdresser's, only to quickly realise that football coaching was my true calling.

Since age 16, I have been dedicated to coaching young kids on the field. In addition to coaching, I volunteered in a leadership role, guiding the development of London Colney football team's U8/9's.

I am now working towards an apprenticeship with Skill 7 FC.

Romain Cassidy

I began my football journey at skill 7 attending after school clubs and holiday camps from the age of 7-13. Thanks to this I found my love for football and have gone on to play for various clubs locally.

At age 13 and 14 I did some work experience with Skill 7 and realised that coaching and teaching is a passion of mine, which has lead me to continue my path in coaching youth sport.

I am now studying sports and exercise science at university and hope to one day continue coaching and teaching at professional level.

Finn McGrath

I am a level 1 coach who has spent the last 2 years doing my level 3 Extended Diploma in sport whilst at college and am now pursuing my personal trainer certificate as a 3rd year. I was a skill 7 player between the ages of 4-7 and reunited at the age of 13 with Sav which is when I became a volunteer for Sav at skill 7.

I have played youth football and am now playing men's Saturdays whilst playing midweeks for Borehamwood Football club Pase academy.

My passion is to improve players through fun and enjoyable sessions whilst also teaching them the laws of the game as I'm a qualified referee. It's always great to see a smile on the children's faces after a session.

Luke Rawal

I've held my FA Playmaker Award since 2022.

I am currently studying sport at college.

I first volunteered at Skill 7 FC when I was thirteen before becoming an assistant coach at fifteen, then finally coaching for Skill 7 FC properly this year.

I was also a Skill 7 FC player from the age of 7-12.

Ben Lacey

I started attending Skill 7 FC activities when I was about 5 and finished at twelve. I loved every minute of it!

I started my coaching journey at the age of thirteen... and loved it even more!

I am currently in year 11 working towards my GCSEs.

I still enjoying playing and coaching football.

Anton Jaffe

Hi I’m Anton, I’m in year 10. This is my first year coaching with Skill 7 FC. Prior to this I was a Skill 7 FC player from the age of 8-12.

I am currently studying eleven GCSE's at school.

I also play for Wingate & Finchley U15's.

Jayden McSweeny

I am currently in year eleven, studying for my GCSEs in 2024.

I have been assisting and coaching at Skill 7 FC since I was thirteen. Prior to this, I was a Skill 7 FC player from the age of 7-11.

I play football for local youth team Burnham Juniors.

Jazmin Pinney

I met sav when i was 5 years old at skill 7 after school camps from then onwards i’ve grown and bond with him and football itself and that’s where i decided i wanted to coach and be just like him.

i have a true passion in coaching and working with the kids every Monday knowing i get to see them,

i have build a strong friendship with the kids and watching them move up in there football careers.

i am studying sports and this has helped me through the course work and it’s helped me be more confident and i can’t wait for my career in coaching.

Ellis Whittaker

I’ve been coaching at Skill 7 FC since I was 13, first taking it up as the volunteering section of my DofE award.

Prior to this I played for Skill 7 FC from ages of 5-11

I also play for a local Saturday team.

Zakariya Khan

I am currently studying Sports Science at Coventry University.

I have been assisting and coaching at Skill 7 FC since I was thirteen. Prior to this, I was a Skill 7 FC player from the age of 7-11.

I play football for local youth team Chipperfield Corinthians FC.

I also enjoy boxing and MMA.

Just a few of our Junior Coaches, who are all former Skill 7 FC members and players!