Michael Jackson is the Director of Coaching at Atlas, which uses a number of FA-qualified coaches at all their sessions.

All Atlas coaches hold a First Aid certificate and have been Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checked.

MEET THE COACHES

Michael Jackson
Michael has been involved in football both professionally and semi-professionally for the past 10 years.

Starting out at Cheltenham Town, his career has included spells with Swansea City, Weston Super Mare and currently Cirencester Town where he is the club captain.

His coaching experience has been developed over the past five years, including roles at the academy at Weston Super Mare as well as Premier Sports Coaching in conjunction with Arsenal Football Club.

Oliver Holder
Olly progressed from the Cirencester Town academy to the first team, making his debut for England Colleges in the process.

The FA Level Two-qualified centre half now plys his trade at Southern League outfit Cinderford Town and has coached with Atlas for two years.

Ryan Paddock
Ryan began his career on the south coast with Southampton, moving to Aston Villa before signing a professional contract at Bristol Rovers.

He was released at the end of the 2007/08 season, making a string of appearances for League One Cheltenham Town's second string. A skillful defender, Ryan is FA Level Two qualified and has coached with Atlas for two years.

Neil Clinton
Neil, a hugely popular coach at Atlas since the company was formed, is a veteran of the Gloucestershire football scene and is currently undertaking the FA Level Three standard.

Kurt Doyle
Kurt enjoyed a stint in the Kidderminster Harriers defence before taking on the role of coach to the Cheltenham Town under 10 side. The defender has been with Atlas for the past two years.

ATLAS COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

The coaches are consistently looking to improve the standard of training they provide to ensure they offer the highest standard of coaching and technical knowledge.

They are now enjoying the opportunity to pass on their vast experience and knowledge to the next generation.

There are plenty of photographs from the coaches' playing days on the Atlas Soccer Coaching Myspace page.

Contact the coaches