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
FOUNDATION PHASE ACADEMY DIRECTOR
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
JACK ILLSLEY
UNDER 9 AGE GROUP CORDINATOR
Core Belief – The key to developing players, Is to ensure they are enjoying the process.
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.
J.Illsley@berkselitefc.com.
CALLUM SILVESTER
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.
c.silvester@berkselitefc.com
JAMIE CURTIS
READING YOUTH PHASE AND SLOUGH CLUB COORDINATOR
Core Belief – Winning with dignity and respect is as important as losing with dignity and respect.
Played at a High level as a Midfielder winning several competitions and League Titles. Qualified Coach for over 2 years and takes pride in developing players as individuals and athletes.
J.Curtis@berkselitefc.com
DANNY SEAWARD
UNDER 7-8 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
TOBY PUIGSERVER
READING FOUNDATION PHASE CLUB & 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.
T.Puigserver@berkselitefc.com.