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Successful coaching is about the personal chemistry between the player and the coach.

All of our coaches have advanced coaching qualifications from renowned coach training providers. They have operated at senior levels within both private and public organisations, before becoming coaches.

They engage in ongoing professional development and regular supervision, enabling us to offer the highest level of coaching and consistent quality.

Alberto Kurti

Alberto Kurti

Qualifications

  • UEFA A Licensed coach
  • UEFA B Goalkeeper License
  • BSc (Honours) in Sport, Fitness, and Coaching
  • Youth Module Level 3 Certification
  • PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
  • FA Talent ID Level 1 Certification

Experience & Current Roles

  • Extensive coaching experience at both elite and Non-League levels

Current Roles:

  • Director of Sports at an Independent School in Surrey
  • First Team Coach at Carshalton Athletic FC
  • Head Coach at Millwall Lionesses in the WSL (Women’s Super League)
  • Assistant Manager at Watford Ladies FC in the WSL
  • Technical Director at Crystal Palace Women’s FC in the WSL and Premier League
  • First Team Coach at Tooting and Mitcham FC

Academy Coaching Roles:

  • Fulham FC
  • Crystal Palace FC
  • Millwall FC

Founder

  • Founder of “Alberto Kurti Coaching,” offering football and multi-sports holiday programs

Alberto’s illustrious coaching background spans various levels of football, showcasing his dedication and expertise. His extensive qualifications and significant roles in both men’s and women’s teams underscore his leadership and impact in the world of sports coaching.

Armando Kavaja

Armando Kavaja

Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) Sports Analysis and Coaching
  • Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Management
  • LMA Diploma in Professional Studies in Football Management
  • UEFA A Licence: FA Level 4
  • FA Advance Youth Award Professional Development Phase U17-21’s
  • FA Youth Award:
    • Module 1 – Apr 2010
    • Module 2 – Apr 2012
    • Module 3 – Sep 2014
  • FA Specialist Courses:
    • Developing Midfielders – Apr 2011
    • Developing Defenders – Oct 2011
    • Developing Forwards – Mar 2012
  • FA Talent ID Level 3
  • Performance Analysis Training Courses:
    • Level 1, MATCH VIEWER
    • Level 2 – PROZONE3 and TREND, May 2012

Experience

  • Watford FC Academy:
    • Professional Development Lead Phase Assistant U18’s (Aug 22 – Present)
    • Youth Development Lead Phase Coach U15/U16’s (Aug 19 – Aug 23)
    • Coach (Foundation Phase & Youth Development Phase) (Jan 14 – Aug 19)
      • U16’s & 15’s (2018/19)
      • U13’s (2017/18)
      • U12’s (2016/17)
      • U9’s (2015/16)
      • U11’s (2014/15)
      • U10’s (2014/15)
  • Albanian National Team Head of Recruitment UK (U15 – Senior Team) (Jan 23 – Present)
  • Watford Women FC:
    • Technical Director: (Jun 22 – Sept 22)
    • Manager / Head Coach: (Feb 22 – Jun 22)
    • Head of Coaching / Assistant Manager: (Aug 19 – Feb 22)
    • Manager / Head Coach (Aug -16 – Jan 17 / Dec 2017 – Sep 19)
  • Tokyngton Academy U19 College Program Head Coach: (Oct 16 – Jul 17)
  • Manager of London Tigers FC Semi-Professional First Team: (Sep 11 – May 16)
  • London Eagles Academy Manager / Head Coach U7 to U12 (Apr 13 – May 19)
  • Brentford F.C. Academy Scout (Jun 11 – Jun 12)
  • Crystal Palace FC Academy Coach (Foundation Phase & Youth Development Phase) (Jun 09 – May 11):
    • U7 & U8 (09 / 10)
    • U13’s Coach & Scout (10 / 11)
  • Crystal Palace FC Academy Intern Video Analyst U18 & 23’s (Jun 09 – May 11)
  • Assistant Manager of London Tigers FC Step 5 Men’s Senior Semi-Professional First Team in Spartans South Midlands Football League Premier Division (Jun 09 – Sep 11)
  • Sports Development Officer London Tigers for Ealing Borough (Feb 08 – Oct 08)
  • London Tigers FC Youth Academy Coach (Aug 06 – May 10):
    • Lead U12 (06 / 07)
    • Lead U15 (07 / 08)
    • Lead U18’s (2008/10)
  • Semi-Professional Playing Career at London Tigers FC (Jun 06 – May 10)
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