The Academy Greenwich

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

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COACH OF THE MONTH

THIS MONTH - PAUL NICHOLLS

Job: Junior coach

Nickname: Chico lad

Favourite team: West Ham

Favourite Player: Peter Cech

Dream team:
Cech (Czech)
Zambrotta (Italy), Terry (England), Cannavaro (Italy), Carlos (Brazil) Ronaldo (Brazil), Kaka (brazil), Gerrard (England), Robben (Holland) Henry (France), Ronaldinho (Brazil)

Biggest influence in football: Ted Dale, Director of coaching at DBA as he gave me this great job

Sporting idols: Tiger Woods

What level football did you play: Professional Goalkeeper at Chelsea, now play for Fisher Athletic (Dulwich)

Perfect Players:
Right foot - Beckham
Left foot - Carlos
Pace - Henry
Skill - Ronaldino
Heading - Terry
Tackling – Makalele

Why did you become a football coach: Always loved football and wanted to continue my career

Best part of job at the DBA: Helping the kids improve

Biggest tip for a young footballer: Keep practicing and maintain a healthy diet.