Founder of Matchfit Football | Specialist in Football Strength & Conditioning
I know how painful it is for parents to see their child have the technical ability – the touch, the vision, the skills – but still struggle to stand out.
Time and time again, I’ve seen talented players overlooked at trials or dropped by clubs. Not because they weren’t good enough technically, but because they lacked the physicality to compete against bigger, faster players who had already hit their growth spurt.
And at the top level, where every player is technically gifted, athleticism becomes the deciding factor. Who can get to the ball first, cover more ground, recover quicker, and stay injury-free. Without that physical edge, even the most talented players can fade into the background.
The problem is, most clubs don’t give players the support they need to build this side of their game. If a player isn’t physically ready, they’re often passed over – and parents are left frustrated, knowing their child has the ability but not the structure to back it up.
That’s why I built Matchfit Football.
My Journey
I spent 9 years at Wycombe Wanderers FC as a youth player and represented England Schoolboys U18s. Football was everything to me – until a devastating hip injury at 19 cut my career short. Doctors told me I’d never play again and warned I could even end up in a wheelchair.
I refused to accept that.
I turned to football-specific strength and conditioning, determined to rebuild my body. I studied relentlessly – eventually completing a Masters in Football Strength & Conditioning, a Sports Science degree, and being mentored by world-class specialists from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and PSG.
Four years later, I defied the odds and made a comeback to semi-pro football overseas, competing against professional and international players in my first comeback season. That experience showed me first-hand what I’d later build my career on – athleticism is the true difference-maker.
Why Starting Early Matters
Research shows that the earlier a player begins their strength and conditioning journey, the higher the level of athletic performance they will reach by adulthood. Players who delay this type of training are always playing catch up.
That’s why my programmes are designed for all levels – from complete beginners who have never done structured S&C, to more advanced players who already have gym experience. Suitable for ages 9–18, every player gets a clear framework that matches their stage of development and builds the physical qualities needed to thrive.
Why I Built Matchfit Football
In 2016, I launched Matchfit Football to provide the support I never had. Since then, I’ve helped over 50,000 players worldwide through my programmes. Many have gone on to earn academy contracts, secure professional deals, and even represent their countries.
Parents tell me the same story over and over:
🟢 Before, their child was technically talented but lacked the physical edge to compete.
🟢 After building athleticism, everything changed. They were faster, stronger, fitter – and most importantly, confident enough to finally play to their true potential.
My Philosophy for Parents
I know what you want for your child – the chance to show their ability fairly, without being overlooked just because someone else grew earlier or looks more physically ready.
That’s why my programmes focus on:
✅ Closing the physical gap – so technically talented late developers can compete with bigger kids.
✅ Building athleticism for the long term – strength, speed, stamina, agility, injury resilience.
✅ Confidence through preparation – when a player knows they can match anyone physically, their true ability shines.
✅ Leveling the playing field – because once players step into elite environments, everyone can pass, dribble, and shoot. The difference is who can keep up, get to the ball first, and perform at the highest intensity for the full duration of a match.
My Mission
Too many players miss out not because they lack talent, but because they lacked the right physical training and support at the right time.
I built Matchfit Football to change that – so no parent has to watch their child be overlooked when all they really needed was the structure to build their physicality.
Because when you give a talented player the body to match their ability, everything changes.
That’s the moment scouts notice them. That’s the moment opportunities open. That’s the moment your child gets to show the player they truly are.