Defensive Coach

Nicky Patel

4.7 · 31 reviews5 yrs

“A great defender wins the duel before the ball arrives.”

Defensive coach across U12 through U16. Sociology background, big focus on the mental side of defending — confidence, patience, pressure.

Specialises in centre backs and full backs who want to play out from the back rather than just clear it.

Qualifications

FA Level 1
Safeguarding 2025
Mental Health First Aid

Specialties

DefenderMental Performance

Step 01

Pick a session.

Step 02

Pick a slot.

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Sat 16 May

Sun 17 May

Sat 23 May

Sun 24 May

Step 03

Player + you.

Player

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Age*5–17

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Payment.

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DBS-cleared coaches
Free cancellation 24h+
Reschedule anytime

What parents say

The receipts.

“Nicky helped Ethan become the leader of our back four. Quiet, methodical, transformative.”
Dawn R. · Mum of Ethan, U14
“Three sessions in and Jaylen finally stopped diving in. Massive difference.”
Mason A. · Dad of Jaylen, U10