Senior Staff
Meet the team of coaches which all hold Football Coaching and First Aid Qualifications and have been CRB check. The senior coaches at Berks Elite are:
FABIO CAIAZZO
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Core Belief – Attitude and determination are essential to become the best player.
Played at a semi-professional level as a central midfielder. Coaching for 5 years and having won the majority of competitions my teams competed in has taught how to prepare teams and achieve the best from any player.
F.Caiazzo@berkselitefc.com
LUKE NIJJAR
UNDER 14 GROUP COORDINATOR
Core Belief – In order to dominate the game you have to dominate the space.
Played at an high level as a winger and played in many successful 5 a side and futsal teams. Over 5 years of coaching experience, winning many trophies means I have the desire to realise the potential of every player.
L.Nijjar@berkselitefc.com
LELLO CAIAZZO
YOUTH PHASE ACADEMY DIRECTOR
Core Belief – Football is not just running randomly on a pitch Discipline is the key point.
Semi professional CAM by the age of 21, more than 10 years experience in coaching 14/16 years age groups. Football analyst from 2016 aiming to bring my past experience to coaches and players.
L.Caiazzo@berkselitefc.com
DANNY SEAWARD
UNDER 7-9 AGE GROUP CORDINATOR
Core Belief – The key to success is to have fun along the way.
With the right attitude, work ethic, and determination anything is possible, with talent you can get a little bit of magic but overall make sure everything is enjoyable. If you have fun whilst playing you’ll progress without even knowing it.
E.Williams@berkselitefc.com.
MATIJA KRUSIC
UNDER 12 AGE GROUP CORDINATOR
Core Belief – Players should enjoy themselves to become the best players they can!
A happy player performs at his best and will be willing to listen and learn more. In my coaching experience as a UEFA B coach I have learnt that players learn in different ways and it is our duty as coaches to find this way and help them develop their football through it.
M.Krusic@berkselitefc.com.
DANNY FIGUEIRA
UNDER 11 AGE GROUP CORDINATOR
Core Belief – I strongly believe that one of the most important keys to succeed in football and life is having discipline to do what you should do!
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope, confidence and hours of hard work.
D.Figueira@berkselitefc.com .
SERGIO ALMEIDA
UNDER 13 AGE GROUP CORDINATOR FOR SLOUGH
Core Belief – I am ex footballer who played in Brazil and England. Through my passion for the game I became a coach with my ambition to help and develop players. I strong believe that football can help develop young players and professional players in all aspects, physically, mentally, technically and socially.
As football coach we are always focused on helping the players inside and outside of the football pitch. I use my experience as ex footballer and in life to help my players as much as I can. This is my 110% commitment to you and your child.
S.Almeida@berkselitefc.com.
MATTHEW FRITH
BASINGSTOKE CLUB COORDINATOR
Core Belief – I believe that body shape and language is more important for players.
Positive body shape and language is vital in order to discover a confident and creative environment for players to flourish both technically and tactically.
m.frith@berkselitefc.com
MARCUS CAIN
UNDER 15-16 AGE GROUP COORDINATOR
Core Belief – When there is effort, attitude and desire …. nothing is impossible
When there is effort, attitude and desire… nothing is impossible. This is the receipt to success for any great footballer.
m.cain@berkselitefc.com
DANNY SEAWARD
UNDER 7-9 AGE GROUP CORDINATOR
Core Belief – Creating environments for young players to express their abilities. Hard work and dedication is key.
Played for Reading FC academy for all my youth football, and was coached by many talented coaches the best for me was Brendon Rodgers. I’d like to pass on the knowledge I have gained and give back to the youth of today.
D.Seaward@berkselitefc.com
JACK ILLSLEY
UNDER 10 AGE GROUP CORDINATOR
Core Belief – As a coach I not only have the opportunity to develop a child as a player but also as a person.
The key to developing players, Is to ensure they are enjoying the process. Only then can we ensure a strong foundation is built for their learning and therefore development.
j.illsley@berkselitefc.com.
CALLUM PARKER-STUBBS
UNDER 13 AGE GROUP CORDINATOR
Core Belief – Believes in the concept of developing the person also develops the player.
Callum has Over 10 years coaching & teaching experience including a sport science degree at Loughborough. The key to success is creating en enjoyable, trusted environment which allows players to flourish – off and on the pitch.
C.Parker-stubbs@berkselitefc.com.
SUKI SIDHU
UNDER 7-10 AGE GROUP CORDINATOR FOR SLOUGH
Core Belief – I am a passionate follower of football at all levels and a qualified coach.
My coaching belief is to use this great game to have fun and to create responsible and confident children who are the future of our country. Football is enjoyable and keeps them fit. It teaches them to be part of a team which in turn helps build friendships and improves communication.
S.Sidhu@berkselitefc.com.