Meet the experts behind Street Futsal
Name: Chris Devine
Chris has been involved in Futsal in Scotland, Italy, Croatia and Australia where he trained, played and coached at various levels of the game.
Chris graduated with a BSC (Hons) Degree in Sports Development and prior to this achieved an HND in Sports Coaching and Development in Football Studies.
He is qualified in Futsal with the CBFS (Brazilian Football Confederation) which was lead by Marcos Sorato (World Cup Winning Coach with Brazil Futsal National team).
Chris started the sessions in 2013 with the aim of helping young players play with freedom while being creative and skilled on the ball.
Chris has since created the Street Futsal training programme which has emphasis on the players being creative, having fun and learning valuable skills to improve their game.
Chris aims for Street Futsal to create a UK wide structure for young people to show creativity, high technical ball skills in a fun player centred environment while taking into consideration Street Football and Freestyle style of playing.
If we can do this we can create highly skilled young players who can find their love for the ball and practice while standing out in games may it be organised Futsal/Football club games or in the park with their mates.
Chris is always looking to get the best people involved with this project and it is not easy finding the right people to lead sessions like these. However we have some fantastic people involved who are planning and executing quality sessions every week around the country.
Name: Sharon Russell
Administration and Customer Service Manager
Sharon is a key part of our managerial team where she has over 10 years experience in customer service roles within a variety of sectors.
Her skills are vital to the successful running of operations where she oversees customer signs up, payments and queries related to customer accounts. Sharon liaises with external suppliers and our accounting. As well as plays a huge role in our Street Futsal Shop. Sharon deals with our First Aid procedures and has a range of qualifications within this area.
You will also see her at some of our events/classes overseeing social media work. Sharon has also been trained on our Street Futsal Training Programme where she has attained knowledge on skills and techniques as well as how to put them to young players. She has assisted at numerous sessions over the years and has enjoyed being part of the coaching team.
If you have any questions re payments or you account please email her at: enquiries@streetfutsal.co.uk
Name: Cameron Wyse
Location: Dumbarton, Clydebank, Lanarkshire (Bellshill), Ayr/Irvine and Inverclyde
Hello everyone, my name is Cameron and I have been coaching since 2014. During this time I have attained a vast amount of coaching experience working with children of all ages and abilities.
I’ve studied coaching in college at HNC level and I have attained my SFA coaching badges 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. Not only have I coached here in Scotland with Academy Teams, Grassroots Clubs and Active Schools but I have also spent some of my coaching career in America. I travelled vast amounts of the country running and coaching Football clinics and sessions.
I like to make my sessions fun and challenging. With Street Futsal programme there is so much on offer and we as coaches can really challenge every individual to get to the next level while also having fun.
I currently play Futsal and I use some practices from the Street Futsal programme in my own game which has really helped me become a better player.
If you have any questions don’t be afraid to approach me at class or send an email: cameronwyse@streetfutsal.co.uk
Name: Nicola Fernando
Location: ON MATERNITY LEAVE BACK SOON
I graduated with a Bachelor of Art Honours degree in Sports Coaching and Development in 2019. From a very young age I have always been interested in sport.
In high school I completed the Renfrewshire School of Sport which gave me a huge insight into the coaching world which then led me to start volunteering as a coach when I was 16 years old and from that point, I knew this is what I wanted to do as a career.
When I started coaching I coached within a variety of different sports which I feel has given me a wider experience of coaching. Now my focus is on the Football/Futsal side of the industry and with my strong background in sport education I offer a professional, fun learning environment at my Paisley sessions.
Joining the Street Futsal team allowed me to receive good quality training and allowed me to develop my coaching career further.
I run the Renfrewshire Futsal sessions and really enjoy coaching the young players that attend each week. My sessions are fast paced and fun. My aim is to really challenge the players to push themselves to do the best they can! I really love seeing how quickly the players progress and to be part of developing future players is a fantastic feeling.
If you have any enquiries you can get in contact with me via email on: nicolafernando@streetfutsal.co.uk
Name: Kieran Dougan
Location:
Hello everyone, I am Kieran and I have been coaching since 2013 and I have experience of coaching in America where I was a camp counsellor within New Jersey & New York. I have also coached with a number of organisations in Scotland.
I graduated from Glasgow University with an honours degree in Sports Coaching and Development in 2018. Several years of studying the theory and practical side of coaching has allowed me to gain a deep insight into player development.
I feel Futsal gives children the opportunity to showcase their skills and develop creativity that they can use as they progress in the game. The sessions are hugely beneficial to the area and allow players to learn things they aren’t trying anywhere else.
Any questions please feel free to contact me at: kierandougan@streetfutsal.co.uk or approach me at class.
Hi everyone,
Name: Orla & Jim
Location: Paisley
We are Jim and Orla and we are father and daughter and have been working together as coaches for a number of years. We have always both had a passion for football with us playing, coaching and watching any type of football the TV.
I (Orla) have played since I was about 4/5 years old. I played for many different clubs, which include Motherwell, Celtic and St Mirren. I now want to help children enjoy the game but also develop their skills and technique to improve
their game.
Jim has played since the 80s and won some competitions as a player-manager. Jim created and managed a team which concluded of his friends and people he worked with and he took them to various tournaments and events to compete. As I started to play, Jim decided to start coaching. As I got older I started to help Jim coach and fell in love with teaching children new things.
We love helping children fall in love with the game like us but we really love watching
children developing over a period of time. It feels rewarding to see as a coach. Implementing the Street Futsal programme will allow us to help develop children in a fun creative environment. We cannot wait to give children the
chance to try fun and unique skills from Football, Futsal and Street Football.
We both have several coaching awards with the SFA and we want to further develop
this side of our coaching.
If anyone has any questions, please don’t hesitate to talk to either of us at a class or send an email at: orlaturner@streetfutsal.co.uk
Name: Kieran Aitken
Location: Lanarkshire. Airdrie, Coatbridge and Bellshill
I have been coaching since September 2021 with a local grassroots club and have even went to America for 4 months to coach soccer camps. I have helped kids of all ages up to 15 develop their skills and have fun through practice and weekly competitive games.
I have currently obtained my 1.2 level SFA coaching badge with the intent to progress further.
I got into coaching due to my love of football and have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a coach. I find it rewarding to pass on the knowledge and skills to the younger generation and believe it is necessary to do so.
If you have any questions please approach me at class or email
kieranaitken@streetfutsal.co.uk.
Name: Robyn Dickie
Location: Ayrshire (Ayr and Irvine)
Hello, my name is Robyn,
I played football for many years with a variety of clubs such as Ayr United, Kilwinning and Clarkdrive however for the the last 5 plus years I have focused on the coaching side of the game.
I have a vast experience in coaching and started in 2014 where I volunteered at various clubs to gain vital experience to help improve my coaching. I came in 2nd place for volunteer of the year in 2018.
I recently coached in America as an assistant soccer coach/cabin councillor in Massachusetts. A fantastic experience coaching at the girls academy.
I graduated University with a bachelor of science in sports coaching in 2023. Completing this course at University has given me a deeper insight into developing young players. I have 1.1-1.3 SFA coaching badges for both children and adults. Also part of my C licence for adults.
I started coaching because I wanted to learn both sides of the game while helping develop children and importantly help them fall in love with the game. My favourite part of coaching is watching young children developing weekly. With the Street Futsal programme we will see huge developments.
My sessions are always fun and I want to make sure every player has a smile on their face. Its important to engage and challenge the players to help take their game to the next level.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to approach me at class or contact me by email. I am happy to help in any way I can.
Name: Josh Mason
Location: Ayrshire
Hi Everyone my names Josh and I run the sessions in Ayrshire.
I have a real passion for Football/Futsal both as a player and a coach, I started playing football when I was around 4 years old and my love has continued to grow for the game. Futsal gives children a great opportunity to practice and enhance their football skills and I’m grateful to be able to support them in becoming a better player.
My coaching philosophy is that every child no matter what their experience should be able to complete and take part in sports and because of this I will always try to get everyone involved and find a way they can enjoy themselves!
I started coaching young children and moved up the age groups, all the way to adults which has now given me a variety of experience with all ages.
If you have any questions you can approach me at class or contact me at Joshmason@streetfutsal.co.uk
Name: Rachel Kane
Location: Balfron.
Hi everyone, my name is Rachel. I have been coaching since 2019 and have always had a passion for football. Over the years I have accumulated a wide range of coaching experience as I have worked with a variety of different ages including adults. I have worked with many different young players who all have different styles of play and abilities. I’m currently a student at Strathclyde University studying sports and physical activity with the aim of becoming a PE teacher.
Coaching football has become a strong passion of mine and I love to see the progression of all of my players in both their football abilities but also them as people. I have previously won the SFA young volunteer of the year award and look forward to progressing my career as a coach. As a coach I always look to make my sessions fun and engaging whilst also trying to challenge them in order for them to improve. I am always looking for different ways to include and nurture every young player no matter their age or ability.
If you have any questions or enquiries don’t hesitate to approach me in class or by email. I will be more than happy to help.
My email is: rachelkane@streetfutsal.co.uk