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
CHARLIE MACHELL
CHARLIE MACHELL
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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CHARLIE MACHELL
CHARLIE MACHELL
CHARLIE MACHELL
Head of Player Services
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Football Coaching
- Football Operations
- International Partnerships
- Player Representation
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CALLUM STANTON
CHARLIE MACHELL
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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JOE KENNARD
CHARLIE MACHELL
CALLUM STANTON
Head of Performance
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Elite Performance Training
- Football Conditioning
- Injury Rehabilitation
- Return to Play
Joe holds a Sports Rehabilitation BSc degree, MSc in Strength and Conditioning Science, and Level 3 Personal Training, specialising in injury rehab, return-to-play, and performance enhancement.
With eight years of coachin
Head of Performance
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Elite Performance Training
- Football Conditioning
- Injury Rehabilitation
- Return to Play
Joe holds a Sports Rehabilitation BSc degree, MSc in Strength and Conditioning Science, and Level 3 Personal Training, specialising in injury rehab, return-to-play, and performance enhancement.
With eight years of coaching experience and having worked in professional football in the UK at Crawley town FC and Aldershot Town FC. Skills include soft tissue treatment, Athletic taping, speed training, strength training, and ensuring athletes receive world-class care for optimal performance.
Joe has worked with 100’s or youth, amateur and professional athletes providing elite coaching and rehab in the past 8 years.
(BSc) SPORTS REHABILITATION
(MSc) STRENGTH & CONDITIONING