FERDINAND FRANCHISES – FFG MALDON, FLYING THE FERDINAND FLAG by Sean Curran, owner & director of Ferdinand Football Maldon.   Approaching Ferdinand Football Maldon’s first year anniversary, I wanted to share some insights into running a franchise, the highs/lows and representing the family name. We launched FFG Maldon in March 2023 with the help and support of FFG HQ. Like a sponge I took on advice from our COO, Academy Manager, Head of Development and Anton Ferdinand to really get an understanding of the business and what Ferdinand Football means to them. I ran our very first session ..read more

Ferdinand Football is now gearing up to make football more accessible and inclusive for everyone in Britain. And that means new franchisees! So if you have the right mindset and experience, you can become part of Ferdinand Football Group for FREE. Make a lasting change with Ferdinand Football Ferdinand Football is driven by Anton Ferdinand on a mission to make football and futsal available for anyone across the UK. For example, Ferdinand appears regularly in media such as Sky Sports and BT Sports to talk about how a lasting positive change within football in Britain can be achieved for inclusi ..read more

Full Job Description In a Nutshell… Ferdinand Football Group Ltd are looking for a Futsal/Football Coach to lead our FFG Futsal sessions for Pre-Schoolers to Year 11’s years in Basildon and surrounding areas. A fantastic opportunity for someone ambitious/enthusiastic and has a love for the beautiful game… Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you… Location: Basildon & Surrounding areas (Essex) Hours: Mondays 5-9pm, Thursdays 5-7pm with the option of Saturdays 8.30am – 11.30am Start Date: April 2023 Job Types: Part-time, temp contract with the option of a seasonal ..read more

Coach’s Corner; Motivation by Colin Wilson, FFG Academy Manager.   The most common question I receive from fellow coaches across the different stages of the football pyramid system is: “How do I get my players motivated for training and matches?” In order for any team or individual to thrive in football / sports, motivation has to be in place. Without the desire to improve and be the best that you can be, it’s unlikely that you will achieve your goals and find success. As a coach, you must understand how important motivation is, but how do you instil it in the players that you train?. Her ..read more

Job description In a Nutshell… Ferdinand Football Group Ltd (FFG) are looking for Youth Football Coaches to lead our FFG Academy Squads for the 2023/24 season. A fantastic opportunity for someone ambitious/enthusiastic and has a love for the beautiful game… We have various opportunities for experienced and committed coaches to join us on seasonal contracts to manage an FFG Academy Squad PLUS lead Development classes around mid and south Essex for higher hourly contracts. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you… Location: Basildon & Surrounding areas (Essex) Hours: Mondays ..read more

Coach’s Corner; Goalkeepers: A Unique and Complex Position. by Amy-Rose Dodds, FFG Academy Goalkeeper Coach.   Goalkeeping is a vital position that differs from others on the pitch, with that comes more responsibility. The role of a modern-day goalkeeper is not just to protect the goal from the opposing team, but to also help create attacks and support the defenders when in possession. Goalkeeping is a demanding position and requires a unique skill set. When working with our goalkeepers we cover techniques used in a variety of match scenarios, consisting of shot stopping (angled and centr ..read more

In a Nutshell… Ferdinand Football Group Ltd (FFG) are looking for a highly experienced Administration Manager, ideally with sales and/or recruitment experience, to take on a new role supporting the COO and coaching team. The role has uncapped potential for the successful candidate to develop and grow with FFG through operational training to actively recruit franchisees on a commission basis above base salary. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing the everyday administrative tasks of a busy office, quick to learn new software procedures, fantastically wel ..read more

Coach’s Corner; The player/coach relationship. by Billy Hudson, FFG Head Coach.   Success as a football coach is often measured through results. Wins, losses, goals scored, goals conceded, and so on. However, success as a football coach must not be measured by these aspects at all. Success as a football coach has many more, deeper, and more meaningful parameters. Development of players individually, moulding players into good people, and giving your players an environment to enjoy and express themselves through football. These are all aspects in which success can be and should be measured ..read more

The Coach’s Apprentice –Football as an Educational Pathway by Charlotte Anderson, FFG Apprentice.   I have been coaching football for the past 4 years, I completed my Level 1 coaching football award in 2018 and completed my Level 2 in 2022 as well as completing more FA online courses. I have also studied coaching in sport as part as my BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness and my bachelor’s Honours undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Performance.  My two years at college and three years at University covered a range of subjects that showed me ..read more

Full Job Description In a Nutshell… Ferdinand Football Group Ltd are looking for a Futsal/Football Coach to lead our FFG Futsal sessions for Pre-Schoolers to Year 11’s years in Enfield and surrounding areas. A fantastic opportunity for someone ambitious/enthusiastic and has a love for the beautiful game… Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you… Location:Enfield Start Date: 19 April 2023 Job Types: Part-time, contract Pay: £10.00-£20.00 per hour Uniform: Full FFG Tracksuit provided Parking: Onsite (Free) In return, what we would like from you… Work with our cor ..read more