Meet our elite performance team
SAM WHITE
STEVEN TAYLOR
STEVEN TAYLOR
FOUNDING PARTNER
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Football Coaching / Elite Performance
- Club Management
- Athlete Development
- Sports Business Management
- International Partnerships
Sam spent his first 12 years in the game with Southampton Football Club, before heading down the coast for a role with AFC Bournemouth in their Academy.
Following his time in England,
FOUNDING PARTNER
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Football Coaching / Elite Performance
- Club Management
- Athlete Development
- Sports Business Management
- International Partnerships
Sam spent his first 12 years in the game with Southampton Football Club, before heading down the coast for a role with AFC Bournemouth in their Academy.
Following his time in England, Sam had spells in the USA, short stints in Africa and then onto Asia, where he still works and resides in The UAE.
During his time in the UAE, Sam has coached & managed club football, most recently, alongside Steven Taylor in Dubai. As a performance coach, Sam has also worked with 100+ top professional footballers in the past 18 months.
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STEVEN TAYLOR
STEVEN TAYLOR
STEVEN TAYLOR
FOUNDER PARTNER
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Team Management
- Player Management
- Football Coaching / Elite Performance
- Athlete Development
- International Partnerships
During an incredible career, Steven played over 200 times for his boyhood club Newcastle United, before playing across 4 continents at 6 other clubs, amounting to over 350 professional games.
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FOUNDER PARTNER
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Team Management
- Player Management
- Football Coaching / Elite Performance
- Athlete Development
- International Partnerships
During an incredible career, Steven played over 200 times for his boyhood club Newcastle United, before playing across 4 continents at 6 other clubs, amounting to over 350 professional games.
Following his playing career, Steven is turned his focus towards coaching & management in the UAE with 2 very successful spells over a 3 year span.
Steven has completed his UEFA Licences and is eager to put his experiences into action alongside his role as Co-Founder & Co-Owner of The Player.
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Meet our Highly Experienced Team
ADAM BURROWS
CALLUM STANTON
ADAM BURROWS
Football Operations Consultant
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Team Operations
- International Tournaments
- Infrastructure
- Elite Performance
Adam has an extensive knowledge of football operations at the highest level.
A career that began in coaching for the English FA transitioned into football operations during a successful professional club inception in the U
Football Operations Consultant
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Team Operations
- International Tournaments
- Infrastructure
- Elite Performance
Adam has an extensive knowledge of football operations at the highest level.
A career that began in coaching for the English FA transitioned into football operations during a successful professional club inception in the UAE and through his involvement in 4 major international tournaments.
Having worked with 3 International Football Teams (Canada, Sweden and England) as well as vast experiences with FIFA itself, Adam has developed an in-depth understanding of the pressures, needs and demands of the best operational set-ups in world sport.
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GARY HOOPER
CALLUM STANTON
ADAM BURROWS
Football Consultant
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Football Coaching / Elite Performance
- Athlete Development
- International Partnerships
- Player Representation
Gary's football career started with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, before going on to play for 9 clubs across the UK professional football leagues, including impressive years spent at Scottish
Football Consultant
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Football Coaching / Elite Performance
- Athlete Development
- International Partnerships
- Player Representation
Gary's football career started with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, before going on to play for 9 clubs across the UK professional football leagues, including impressive years spent at Scottish giants Celtic FC and at the time, Premier League outfit Norwich City. Hoops has played in the most prestigious leagues & tournaments in football, from the Champions League vs Barcelona & Juventus, in the Premier League, and from the SPL in Scotland to global leagues in India, New Zealand, Australia and The UAE.
Gary is known for his impressive ability to find the back of the net, from pretty much anywhere on the pitch. He has a total tally of 254 goals, and made an unbelievable, 634 appearances.
An incredible career that will be an inspiration to any athlete in any scenario. His ability to inspire the next generation and build lasting relationships is key to the development of players under his guidance.
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CALLUM STANTON
CALLUM STANTON
CALLUM STANTON
Goalkeeping Consultant
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Playing
- Football Coaching/Elite Performance
- Operations
- Athlete Development
Callum's career started at AFC Bournemouth where he spent the entirety of his scholar career, before signing his professional contract under Eddie Howe. Callum made his senior debut against AC Milan in a Pre-Season friendly with
Goalkeeping Consultant
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Playing
- Football Coaching/Elite Performance
- Operations
- Athlete Development
Callum's career started at AFC Bournemouth where he spent the entirety of his scholar career, before signing his professional contract under Eddie Howe. Callum made his senior debut against AC Milan in a Pre-Season friendly with The Cherries.
Callum then found his way to The UAE, where he has had a successful career with 3 clubs, gaining back to back league promotions with one.
Callum is also a very talented coach & role model for young goalkeepers looking to succeed in the game. His ability to deliver sessions at the highest level.
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HARRIET HILLS
CALLUM STANTON
CALLUM STANTON
Wellness & Nutrition Consultant
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Sports & Exercise Nutrition
- Weight Management
- Corporate Wellness
- Gut Health & Detoxification
Harriet is a certified nutrition coach (Level 4 RSPH Nutrition) and undergrad nutritional therapist.
She began her career in the wellness industry, as a fitness instructor, and her passion for healthy
Wellness & Nutrition Consultant
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Sports & Exercise Nutrition
- Weight Management
- Corporate Wellness
- Gut Health & Detoxification
Harriet is a certified nutrition coach (Level 4 RSPH Nutrition) and undergrad nutritional therapist.
She began her career in the wellness industry, as a fitness instructor, and her passion for healthy eating and fuelling for performance quickly grew.
The above, led her to launch signature coaching programmes for both individuals and groups, as well as delivering workshops & short-term programmes for both adults and children, in the UK & Dubai.
Her coaching style focuses on education around food quality and less on restriction. Inspiring her clients to make gradual, sustainable changes to their diets, for a sustainable way of healthy living.
In her free time, she enjoys walking, cooking, yoga, dining at delicious restaurants and travelling.
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