Junior football players during an evening training session at North London Youth FC

North London Youth FC

★★★★★ 4.9 · 128 reviews

About the school

Founded by local parents, North London Youth FC focuses on enjoyment first — then technique. We believe every child deserves a coach who sees them as a person, not just a player. Sessions blend small-sided games with deliberate teaching moments so children learn to scan the pitch, communicate under pressure, and recover after mistakes without shame.

Teams train across the week in age-banded groups led by FA-qualified coaches and supported by volunteer mentors who live nearby. Parents sit on a mixed-age committee that reviews safeguarding annually, funds bursary places, and keeps subs transparent. While training venues rotate between partner pitches in Haringey and Waltham Forest, all printed information, safeguarding correspondence, and trial bookings for OptimusSport listings are coordinated from the OptimusSport office in Frodsham so families always have a single administrative contact.

Programmes & schedule

Training timetable by age group
Age Group Day Time
5–7 Foundation Saturday 09:00
8–10 Development Wednesday 18:00
11–14 Youth Thursday 18:30

Coaches

Jordan Ellis

UEFA C licence, 10+ years with juniors. Loves small-sided games that teach scanning.

Samira Khan

Safeguarding lead and goalkeeper coach — calm, clear, and brilliant with shy kids.

Gallery & atmosphere

Match clips are shared with enrolled families through the club portal after consent is recorded.

What local parents say

Quotes come from exit surveys collected after spring term 2025 trials. Names are shared with permission.

“Our son used to hide behind us on the touchline. Within four weeks the foundation coach had him volunteering to demo drills. The WhatsApp updates are calm — no drama, just timings.”

— Lena M., parent of an under-8 player

“I appreciate that girls train on the same nights as their brothers. Car-pooling actually works and the welfare officer replied the same evening when we asked about allergies.”

— Harjit K., parent of twins in development squads

Contacts & how to find us

Trial paperwork, bursary applications, and safeguarding correspondence for schools featured on OptimusSport are handled at our registered office:

Bridge Ln, Frodsham WA6 7FZ, United Kingdom

+44 1928 555 673 · [email protected]

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