About GoPlaY
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
The #1 multi-sport youth development company delivering high-quality, play-based coaching experiences for children aged 4–12
We provide high quality coaching for all abilities
GoPlay Coaching is built around one simple belief:
Children learn best when they PLAY the Game.
Our mission is to provide fun, inclusive, and high-quality sports coaching experiences that help children develop confidence, skills, friendships, and a lifelong love of the game
We offer a complete pathway of programmes, from early years sessions and development centres to supervised pickup games and personalised 1-to-1 coaching.
Everything we deliver is based on game-like, inquiry-based learning, with sessions designed to help children explore, make decisions, solve problems, and enjoy being active.
Our coaching is underpinned by our 4C Approach:
Choices, Competition, Challenge, and Clarity
We welcome children of all abilities and aim to create the best possible environment for every child to play, learn, and grow.
All sessions are delivered by FA/UEFA qualified coaches and PE specialists, ensuring families can trust that their children are in safe, professional, and supportive hands.
OUR FOUNDERS
Gérard Jones
Gérard Jones
Gérard Jones
UEFA A Licence coach and FA Advanced Youth Award holder, Gérard is also a UEFA Coach Developer and U.S. Soccer Educator with experience across youth, international, and first-team professional football (soccer).
He has worked as a Director of Coaching within an MLS youth environment, having also worked in EPPP Academies. A qualified teach
UEFA A Licence coach and FA Advanced Youth Award holder, Gérard is also a UEFA Coach Developer and U.S. Soccer Educator with experience across youth, international, and first-team professional football (soccer).
He has worked as a Director of Coaching within an MLS youth environment, having also worked in EPPP Academies. A qualified teacher, bringing a strong educational foundation to his coaching.
Currently undertaking a PhD in Skill Acquisition, Gérard is passionate about creating play-centred environments where players learn, explore, and develop through the game.
Fabian Evans
Gérard Jones
Gérard Jones
Experienced FA Licensed coach working with players U7–U19 in UK and US across club and academy level
Former Leeds United academy & Halifax Town U19 player, with semi-professional & collegiate playing experience.
REVIEWS
Confidence growth
“We’ve seen such a difference in his confidence, both on and off the pitch.”
Coaching is Quality
"Finally, a place where my kids can just play, enjoy it, and still improve"
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