ROCHDALE & BURY
FOOTBALL COACHING

Free introductory session

Help your child become a more confident, technically stronger player.

Professional football coaching built around confidence, technique, decision-making and long-term development.

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Real experience. Clear development.

Academy experience

Zack Stokes

10 years at Burnley FC Academy
Academy experience in Holland and Germany
2 years at Stockport County
High-level US university football

Professional & UEFA qualified

Dean Stokes

Former Port Vale professional
Part of a promotion-winning squad
UEFA Qualified Coach
20+ years as a PE teacher

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Sessions built around the player

Every player develops differently. The session should match what they need now and where they want to go next.

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1 to 1 Coaching

Individual coaching tailored to technique, confidence and position-specific development.

Small Group Coaching

High-energy sessions combining individual development, competition and game understanding.

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Football Camps

Structured holiday coaching combining skill development, small-sided games and enjoyment.

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Meet the coaches, experience the training and see if S&S is right for your child.

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What players develop

Development before results

Not just drills. Players learn to trust their ability and build habits that transfer into matches.

Confidence

Trust their ability and express themselves.

Technique

Build strong fundamentals through purposeful repetition.

Decision-making

Recognise situations and choose well under pressure.

Game understanding

Know when, where and why to use their skills.

Football should remain enjoyable.

A clear pathway

Coaching that develops with the player

U6 – U10

Foundations

Confidence, coordination, technique and enjoyment.

U11 – U14

Development

Skill execution, decisions and match understanding.

U15+

Performance

Advanced technical and position-specific work.

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Genuine player experience

Dan Gore preparing to enter a football match

“
I had the privilege of being coached by Dean when I was younger from u6-u8s at Unsworth. He had a huge impact on my development not only as a player but as a person. His ability to get the best out of each individual player is what set him apart from other coaches. I couldn't thank Dean enough for helping me grow into the player and person I am today and I would highly recommend him to any parent who wanted a coach for their child.
Dan GoreManchester United Star

“Dean played a big role in my development, not just improving my game but also building my confidence and understanding of football.”
Blerti Jacajex Bury FC and Northwich Victoria FC player

“Thank you for today, Billy loved it. He said he liked learning more about close control and would love to continue the sessions.”
Billy's familyParent

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