This page will introduce you to our coaches…
Name: Jamie Decruz
Role: Company Director – Head Coach
Supports: Crystal Palace
Coaching Qualifications:
UEFA B License
Youth Module 3
Futsal Level 2
Coerver Youth Diploma 2
Developing the Forwards
Developing the Defenders
Developing the Midfielders
Bio: Jamie created and led the football school in the summer of 2011. After a few years of working for many different coaching organisations Jamie decided to start of on his own originally with half-term courses and weekend classes. Over the last 10 years he has grown the company whilst also continued his own personal development. Jamie is current 1st team manager at Step 5 side Colliers Wood who play in the Combined Counties League. Over the last 5 years Jamie has coached U18s & U23s teams at both Sutton United & Sutton Common Rovers. He also has experience working in academy football having spent 4 years at Crystal Palace FC.
Name: Daniel Decruz
Role: Head Coach
Supports: Chelsea
Coaching Qualifications:
Sport Science BSc (Hons)
UEFA B License
Youth Module 2
Futsal Level 1
Bio:
Since graduating from university in 2015 Daniel has worked very hard as a coach and now plays an integral role within the football school. Daniel has been full time since 2017 and oversees the day to day coaching. He currently manages the U15s at Sutton United FC whilst also boasting experience working with the U18S & U23s at Sutton United and Sutton Common Rovers.
Name: Sid Dack
Role: Head Coach
Supports: West Ham
Coaching Qualifications:
Level 2 Coaching
Youth Module 2
Futsal Level 1
Bio:
Sid posses great enthusiasm towards coaching and has been working at JDFS for 7 years! He is a full time member of staff and coaches across all of our centres. Sid is a fan favourite with the children and is current manager of Sutton United U13s. He also oversees all of our community work including children parties and 1-2-1 sessions.
Name: Nathan West
Role: Coach
Supports: Chelsea
Coaching Qualifications:
Level 2 Coaching
Youth Module 2
Futsal Level 1
Bio: Nathan is the younger brother to Jamie/Daniel and currently combines coaching full time at the football school with playing non league football for Cobham FC. Still a big kid himself Nathan has a great relationship with young players and has good knowledge obtained whilst playing under some top coaches. Nathan has been coaching at the football school for just under 5 years now and is keen to continue developing both as a coach and as a player.
Name: Bradley Williams
Role: Coach
Supports: Arsenal
Coaching Qualifications:
Level 1 Coaching
Youth Module 1
Bio:
Brad has been coaching at JDFS for 4 years now and combines work with playing Professional football at Carshalton Athletic. Brad has experience in the academy system having been at Crystal Palace until U15s before playing for Jamie & Daniel at SCR U18s. He currently works in our schools delivering morning clubs/lunch-time clubs and after-school clubs.
Name: Aaron Stephens
Role: Coach
Supports: Chelsea
Coaching Qualifications:
Level 2 Coaching
Bio:
‘Azza’ has been working at the football school on/off for around 3 years now. By trade a professional actor Aaron currently coaches at our Friday Elite & Saturday Development programmes. Aaron is a vocal coach who likes to encourage players and is able to share knowledge gained from his playing days at non league side Molesey.