Meet our team of coaches, who deliver our sessions across Phnom Penh!
John McFarlane
John started youth coaching in 2009, gaining an SFA Level 01. He is currently the General Manager for Elite Soccer Coaching. He has also worked at Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC.
Position: General Manager / Head Coach
Qualifications: SFA Level 01 / USC Foundations of Football, Attacking Principals of Play, Defending Principals of Play, Sports Psychology, Creating Talent / IPSO Recruitment Scouting
Age: 43 years
Ney Bunsopheaktra
Coach at Elite Soccer Coaching, Sopheaktra has previously coached a semi-professional Futsal team and developed players aged 13 and over since 2016.
Position: Soccer Coach
Qualifications: Fifa Futsal Coach Educator / AFC Futsal Level 1
Age: 27 years
Siddharth Simons
Having joined our team in January 2023, Sid is a talented young coach who brings high energy to his sessions. He was the founder and lead coach for One Life Movement, and has worked as a sports coach for International Schools in Phnom Penh.
Position: Soccer Coach / Administrative Assistant
Qualifications: NASM Sports Management
Age: 22 years
Justine Uche
Coach Justine is our Saturday development group lead coach, delivering sessions that take his players to next level. A former professional footballer in South East Asia, his experience and wisdom plays an important part in the students’ development.
Position: Soccer Coach
Qualifications: NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching / IPSO Recruitment Scouting
Age: 32 years