Oli, a dedicated coach with over 15 years of experience, is on a mission to inspire and nurture young talents through sports. He holds a Masters degree and a wealth of qualifications, including Level 2 FA Football Coaching, Level 1 Futsal Coaching, Level 1 Tag Rugby, and a Level 1 Basketball Leaders Award. Oli’s passion for coaching was ignited when he witnessed his footballing hero David Beckham launch The David Beckham Coaching Academy in Los Angeles and London back in 2005. Ever since that moment, Oli knew that he wanted to create his own coaching legacy.

In 2012, Oli founded Little Footy Stars, a dynamic enterprise that caters to children as young as 15 months and up to 18 years old. His journey in coaching has taken him from grassroots to elite academies within numerous Premier League Foundations.

Oli firmly believes in the power of sports to create a “Sporting Habit for Life.” His dedication has reached various schools across Surrey, Hampshire & West Sussex. Including prestigious institutions like Bedales Prep School, The Royal School and Amesbury School, where he not only taught Physical Education but also ran after-school clubs.

Adding to his impressive resume, Oli has worked with professional clubs such as Chelsea FC and spent an invaluable 5 years with Portsmouth FC. This extensive experience equips Little Footy Stars with a deep reservoir of knowledge and expertise, ensuring high quality coaching for aspiring athletes.

As the Director of Little Footy Stars, Nick Meaker brings a wealth of experience to our team. With a strong background in personal training and Pilates, he blends his passion for fitness with our commitment to fostering a love for sports in youngsters. Nick’s leadership extends to managing our Buckinghamshire branch, which recently celebrated the successful opening of a class in Marlow. He’s now gearing up for the next exciting chapter as he takes on the challenge of expanding to Beaconsfield, exemplifying his dedication to growing our programs and impact.

Charlie Carver was brought up by a health conscious Mum and Sporty Dad.
Having enjoyed and experienced many sports as a youngster, he fell in love with football aged ten, and by eleven was playing for Reading Academy.

Thanks to former Liverpool and current Celtic Manager Brendan Rogers, amongst other top coaches, he had a fantastic footballing education at Reading throughout his secondary school years, and spent a further two years at Aldershot Town. Unfortunately not being unable to pursue a career as a professional footballer due to a weak knee, he took his first steps into his exciting new career as a Coach, with Aldershot’s community scheme. Loving the job, he went in pursuit of experience and improvement, working for the Chelsea Foundation for the next three years.

There he had the privileges of coaching at the club’s Cobham training ground, and going on the First Team tour of Asia. Confident and comfortable in his role as a Football Coach, he gathered qualifications in: Football Level 3, Goalkeeping Level 2, Multiskills Level 2, and moved to the more local Pompey in the Community. There he became so much more than a Football Coach, coaching all ages, sports and walks of life. In partnership with his talented friend Oli, he is driven to share his enthusiasm for sport, health and team work with children of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Kamilla, a seasoned coach with a background in health and fitness, boasts a wealth of experience from her tenure at David Lloyd. As the driving force behind our morning and afternoon recreational activity clubs at All Saints Primary School in Tilford, she brings boundless energy to our team. Kamilla’s expertise extends to personal training, and she orchestrates a fantastic dance club, showcasing her passion for movement and well-being. Her commitment lies in creating enjoyable and active experiences for all.

Gemma, an accomplished professional women’s footballer from the Portsmouth development team, brought her exceptional talents to our team in September 2022. With a wealth of coaching qualifications, including a level three certificate in delivering physical education and school sport, FA Playmaker, and a level two certificate in activity leadership, Gemma is not just a skilled athlete but also a dedicated coach. Her commitment to coaching, underscored by an FA football coaching badge, enriches our team, reflecting a shared passion for sports and holistic physical education.

Lochie is a remarkable member of our team, known for infusing each session with great energy and a caring nature. Starting as a seasonal holiday camp worker with Little Footy Stars, Lochie has become an integral part of our organization. He’s recently expanded his involvement to school clubs and breakfast clubs, enhancing our commitment to nurturing young talent. Lochie’s qualifications include a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, highlighting his dedication to personal development. He also holds A Levels in Business Studies, English Literature, and Psychology, showcasing his diverse skill set and knowledge, which he brings to our programs.

Meet Coach James – a passionate and driven coach with a big love for football and an even bigger love for helping young players grow on and off the pitch!

James has been playing football since he was four years old and has experience across multiple positions from striker and left wing to his current favourite, goalkeeper. Coaching has been a natural next step for him, and he brings high energy, creative sessions, and a positive approach that gets kids and parents equally excited to be involved.

After recently completing his Level 3 Sports Coaching qualification with a Triple Distinction Star, and building on nearly 2,500 hours of coaching experience, James is now adding to it with courses in Level 2 Gym Instructing, Level 3 Personal Training, and Level 4 Nutrition. He also holds an EE Playmaker certificate, an enhanced DBS, and several FA certificates, including one in Player Welfare.

Off the pitch, he’s always learning. Whether it’s working on his social media and marketing skills, or training in the gym to improve performance, James is always striving to become a better coach!

His favourite part of coaching is seeing kids light up when they learn something new and creating an environment where they feel confident, included, and excited to play.

Fun fact: James speaks three languages, has lived in five countries, and loves combining football and culture when working with young players from all backgrounds.

Meet Coach Lilly – a dedicated and enthusiastic coach who brings her passion for football and positive energy to every session.

Lilly currently plays for Walton & Hersham FC and brings her on-pitch experience to our infant football sessions in Walton-on-Thames. As a Little Footy Stars Coach, she supports the development of our youngest players with a calm, encouraging presence and a genuine love for the game.

Whether she’s helping a child take their first confident kick or leading fun warm-up games, Lilly is committed to creating a welcoming and exciting environment where every child feels included and inspired to play.