Meet the ClubFootball Coaches - 3

ClubFootball's coaching team are all qualified professional coaches from the UK and have experience of coaching youngsters at all levels, from grassroots to elite professional club academy level. All are passionate about providing a developmental footballing experience and helping youngsters enjoy their football and improve their game. For profiles of more ClubFootball coaches, please click on the Intro link in the top tool bar and select a link.

Ben Maggs - Coach

From Manchester in England, Ben is a graduate of the University of South Wales and holds a Bachelor of Science in Football Coaching, Development and Administration. Since gaining his FA Level 1 certificate in 2016, Ben has obtained a number of coaching certificates, leading up to passing his UEFA B Licence in 2022.

Ben’s coaching career has featured a wide range of clubs and organisations, working with kids of all levels, from very young players in Manchester to working with Academy players at professional club Cardiff City, where he was involved with the U11s squad. In 2017, he also coached in the United States for one of the leading coaching companies in the US. Ben also coached adults at his hometown club Eccles United in addition to coaching local junior teams. Ben joined ClubFootball in August 2023.

Barry Calder - Coach

From Glasgow, Scotland - Barry has a Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) in Sports Coaching and Development from the University of the West of Scotland. He holds the UEFA C Licence, and several fitness qualifications.

He began his coaching career in 2016 as a coach at Scottish professional club Clyde, where he was promoted to Head Coach and Coach Educator within the club’s community programmes. From there, he moved up the ladder to Hamilton, then Motherwell, and finally Rangers, where he coached in the both the club’s school and charity partnerships as well as the elite centre.

In 2021 he moved to the US to join firstly the Liverpool International Academy in California and Connecticut, before Covid forced him to return to the UK, where he set up his own coaching business. Barry joined ClubFootball in February 2024.

Martin Peters - Coach

From Swindon, England, Martin has been coaching for 6 years in the UK and US. He holds a UEFA B Licence and plus several FA Goalkeeping qualifications.

In England, Martin worked with Wiltshire Football Academy, progressing from an assistant manager to head coach of the club’s Under-10 team, and also the Steve Hale Goalkeeping School, delivering specialised training for young goalkeepers. He also coached at Royal Wootton Bassett Town Ladies FC, where he held the roles of goalkeeping coach and caretaker manager. His extensive coaching experience is complemented by his adaptability and motivation, always striving to improve and learn new skills.

Alongside his football credentials, Martin is a qualified TEFL teacher so well-used to working with youngsters from all different countries. Martin joined ClubFootball in September 2024.