Professional Football Coach

“James is a thinker and pioneer. An outstanding teacher of players and coaches. A purist in development, a clinician in the realm of player development”

"Over my years as a player, coach and educator, I have learnt that outstanding performers continually (& accurately) evaluate and critique the quality of their performance to search for what might be improved in their practice. James has this quality. Not only does he reflect and critique his own performance, but he seeks, and is open to feedback from others. This trait means he will continue to grow, develop and perform, which is all any organisation needs."”

“I have worked with James for three years, James is great on the grass with the players, has an analytical mind and is one of the most trustworthy people I know. All qualities you need to be a top coach.” 

“In my opinion since meeting James my progress as a player has been phenomenal. His understanding of game and ability to read the game quickly sets him apart. He knows how to talk to and relate to the players on a football and personal level. He always keeps the players motivated and focused on the goal. are easily understood by all.” 

James understands the game well has great knowledge and various of training sessions which are always interesting and fun for players, he has a great vision for analyzing his team and the opponent, he always maximizes the ability of the individual and the team and has a great work 

ethic. Importantly James is honest, clever, polite and a great friend.” 

 "Mr. James McAloon has been a mature, knowledgeable and modern learner. He has excelled in all of the course tasks, distance learning activities, practical coaching analysis and research activities. In summary, Mr. James would be an asset to any club or federation and he will be awarded the BFF AFC Professional Coaching Diploma qualification."