EVERY child should have the opportunity to play
Our mission at GameMakers is to do our part to provide all children with access to play football.
GameMakers exists with the mission to 'Make the Game for everyone', by providing;
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children with engaging, fun and impactful football coaching sessions,
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coaches with hands-on development support,
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grassroots football clubs stay engaged with their local community and help them grow.
Julie,
parent of 11 year old
"Thanks Blain + coaching team for your time and effort - Oscar has really loved the sessions each week and the kids have all been so friendly and welcoming."
Jon,
parent of 8 year old
"Beau has loved coming and is certainly improving but more importantly with a smile on his face the whole time."
Abi,
parent of 8 year olds
"Thank you to everyone involved in bringing these sessions together. My boys love the sessions and i am really pleased they get to keep learning new skills with great coaches."
Meet Blain
Founder & Head Coach
"I started GameMakers following my experience as a volunteer youth coach and Football Development Officer at my local grassroots football club. I found many parents make contact with their local teams to enquire about their child playing football with one of three typical results..."
"No Space"
"Not enough experience"
"......" (no response)
Serena,
parent of RJP Goalkeeping attendee
​"Elliott loved it, he can't wait for next week already"
Greg,
now a GameMakers coach :)
"This whole idea restores my confidence in coaching youth football."
Emma,
parent of 9 year old
"Thank you for the sessions. Jacob's confidence has grown loads"
Emma,
parent of 10 year old
"Thank you for putting on these sessions, Kai absolutely loves them."
Charlie,
Parent of 11 year old
"The difference in his confidence, presence on the pitch; he is so much stronger. Thank you for investing so much time into his development."
Tim,
parent of 9 year old
"He wants to play for a club 100%, so I think this approach with you sounds like a great place to start."
Register interest in joining us
As our core service, we provide coaching sessions for young people aged 7-14, delivered by FA & UEFA licensed coaches with valid safeguarding and DBS checks. Beyond this, we help people get started and develop as coaches, and we partner with grassroots football clubs to build teams and stay connected with their local community.
as a Player
as a coach
as a club
Register interest for your child to attend a GameMakers session
Register interest in being a coach with GameMakers
Register interest in partnering with GameMakers to help your club
Abi,
parent of 7 year old
"Sounds ideal for children who still want to play football but don't make it into a team. I'll register tomorrow!"
Zoe,
Parent of 10 year old
"Ethan was really anxious but came away full of positivity...he didn't stop talking about how good it was for the rest of the evening."
Stuart,
parent of 7 year old
"Amazing! Harlen loved it. he hasn't stopped talking about it!"