SPORTS OPERATIONS
Our Sports Operations team is internationally respected for their work in managing, recruiting and coaching established athletes, in addition to identifying and developing talented potential.
Jason Blake
Talent Identification & Development
Jason is a UEFA Pro Licence coach, Regional Director for Alberta and Technical Director for the Central Alberta Soccer Association. Formerly the Academy Director at Burnley FC and Dalian Yifang FC, Jason is passionate about developing youth soccer players.
Michael Johnson
Talent Identification & Development
Michael is a Talent ID and YDP Lead for the Football Association and FIFA Consultant. A former Head Coach for Guyana, Specialist Coach for England U21s, Sports Director for Limerick FC and former professional footballer, with Masters in Sports Directorship, Football Management and Sports Studies, Michael is a respected ambassador for Derby County FC.
Trevor Keane
Talent Identification & Development
Trevor is the co-Founder and Head of Esports at Epic Global Agency and a Founding Board Member of Ireland Esports. As an esport pioneer, Trevor also serves in an advisory and director capacity on the boards of other sport and esport organisations.
Seyi Olofinjana
Talent Identification & Development
Seyi is the Africa Talents Management Scout at Chelsea FC and owner of Imperial FC, Nigeria. The former Technical Director at Zurich Grasshoppers FC, Player Loan and Pathways Manager at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and professional footballer, with a Masters in Sports Directorship, Seyi also has a certification in governance and is a UEFA A Licence coach.
Sam Stockley
Talent Identification & Development
Sam is a Coach Educator, Mentor and Assessor for the Football Association of Wales, having previously served as the Head of Football Partnerships (UK & USA) at Revolution Global Sports Consulting. A former professional footballer, Sam is a UEFA and USSF A Licence coach and coaching consultant.
Gus Williams
Talent Identification & Development
Gus is the National Talent Identification Manager for the Football Association of Wales and a UEFA Pro Licence coach. As President of the European Association of Scouts, Gus has a Masters in Sports Directorship and is undertaking his Doctorate in Talent ID and Development.