About Us

COACHES &
Junior volunteers

Our Head Coaches hold Clear, Enhanced DBS checks, Child Protection Certificates and Emergency or Paediatric First Aid certificates 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

Founder

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 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 2004. Skill 7 FC, (as we are now known), are one of the longest serving coaching organisations in Hertfordshire.

Basit Amadu

Head Coach

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.