With UEFA accredited coaches across all sites, our students have access to training each afternoon accommodating all ability levels from National Leagues and competitions to participation level.
Our performance centres at Jericho and Vauxhall offer excellent training facilities and the chance to train and play each week-day afternoon with academy level coaches. Students will become part of a squad and be chosen for specific leagues and competitions depending on age and playing ability. Bespoke training for each squad is then developed.
There are also gym facilities on site for students to develop their fitness and keep on top of their game. Strength and conditioning is an important part of what we do with coaches providing training programmes that ensure players reach match day in optimal condition.
In addition to our sixth form teams we also work with Elite Premier Soccer and Liverpool John Moores University to coach and manage an U23s Everton Football college team who play in the National Youth League. Students who choose undergraduate study with us can access this additional training often held in the evening.
We recognise that not everyone wants to play football but that they may like to become involved in assisting with coaching or match analysis. There may be budding reporters who wish to pursue a career in sport journalism that wish to be involved in reporting. This is also welcomed.
John Keegan
Head of Football Development
Before joining Everton Football College, I was a professional footballer who played in the EFL leagues 1 and 2, the National League, USL League (USA) and the Welsh Premier League. I have been fortunate enough to play in different parts of the world and have played in the UEFA Europa League.
I am a UEFA A Licenced coach and have also worked in America as Head of Development for MLS soccer as well as being a 1st team Manager in the Welsh Premier League.
I now lead football development within the college, coaching across all sites and coordinating all our fixtures and tours.
Joe Parkinson
Head Coach
Before joining Everton Football college, Joe had a successful playing career, playing for many clubs in various leagues. Joes' biggest achievement was playing for Everton FC, winning the FA Cup and Charity Shield. Joe also played for Wigan Athletic and AFC Bournemouth.
After retiring at a young age, Joe moved into coaching, working with various age groups from U9s all the way through to professional football teams, including roles from first team coach to assistant manager. Joe was successful in this role and led Wigan Athletic to a League one win and ensured Hartlepool UTD gained promotion back into the football league.
Joe is a real asset to our coaching team, he is our Head Coach working with all teams across all sites sharing his expertise, coaching and managing our teams.
Mick Thomas
Teacher & Head of Women’s Football
Mick is a UEFA B qualified coach who is currently studying for his A License. Mick has been coaching for 14 years across all different age groups and abilities, his first coaching role was with EitC, working on soccer camps and other community events. Mick has worked as an International Academy Coach delivering sessions across Europe and Australia.
As a qualified teacher, Mick now teaches across all sites in addition to coaching part time with Everton Women's RTC and within clubs across Merseyside. Mick is also an FA Coach Developer and delivers coaching at Morecambe Academy.
Mick is our U19 Women's' Head Coach, part of this role is to liaise with the club to share good practice, develop a pathway for our players into the academy and prepare players for a scholarship programme in the USA.
