Andrew McGovern - Academy Coach

• British Football Academy Tokyo - Coach
• English FA Level 1 Qualified Coach
• English FA Level 2 Qualified Coach
• Bachelor of Arts - (Honours) Sport Developement
• South West Soccer Schools - Coach
• University of Chester FC - Captain/Coach
• Kanto Celts FC - Player

Genial Giant Andrew is not only the tallest B.F.A coach but its youngest too. Despite his (relatively) tender years Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge, qualifications and experience to his role having studied, worked with and coached new born`s up to adults. His friendly and easy going nature make him an instant hit with all and every age group and ensure that every session he is involved with will always be a fun affair.

Growing up Andrew was a fanatical Wimbledon F.C supporter (before the club were shamefully stolen and spirited away to Milton Keynes) which allowed him to witness first hand several Premier League goals of the season. Unfortunately the likes of a young Beckham's glorious halfway line chip and Tony Yeboah's thunderous volley were scored against the dons...

As one of the TML's finest centre halves Andrew takes the famous crazy gang passion onto the pitch with him but marries it to the control, vision and passing excellence of his favourite players-Paul Scholes (all BFA coaches are contractually obliged to love the Mancunian midfield maestro) and the Barca heartbeat of Xavi and Iniesta. It's a footballing philosophy that he endeavours to bring to every child at the British Football Academy.