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Football coaching in Leighton Buzzard · ages 10-18

Football coaching in Leighton Buzzard, where it all started.

Weekly group sessions for boys and girls, 1-2-1 coaching and holiday bootcamps, from a UEFA-C Licensed coach based right here in Leighton Buzzard.

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In Leighton Buzzard

What's available in Leighton Buzzard

For boys and girls aged 10-18, from grassroots to academy level.

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Group Coaching

Weekly 1 hour sessions in Leighton Buzzard on a floodlit pitch. £50 a month, cancel any time.

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Available in Leighton Buzzard

1-2-1 Coaching

A personal plan and weekly performance stats, at a pitch near you. From £85 a session.

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School holidays

Holiday Bootcamps

High-level coaching in the school holidays.

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Mindset Coaching

The Mindset Shift, a 5-week online programme for ages 7-18.

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Our home town

Go Football Academy is based in Leighton Buzzard.

Leighton Buzzard is where Go Football Academy began, and where we run the most sessions: boys on Wednesday evenings and girls on Saturday mornings, on floodlit pitches so we train all year round.

Farhan knows local football well. Until the 2025/26 season he coached at Leighton Town FC as Strength and Conditioning Coach and Goalkeeper Coach with the U18s, Development and First Team.

It's also where our free trial sessions run, so it's the easiest place to see what we do before you commit to anything.

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Head Coach Farhan Kharawala with a young player holding trophies
Weekly sessions

Group Coaching in Leighton Buzzard

One hour, every week, on a floodlit pitch.

Leighton BuzzardWednesday5pm - 6pm

Boys aged 10-14

Leighton BuzzardSaturday11am - 12pm

Girls aged 10-17

Full venue details are sent when you book.

The science behind every session

Coaching you can measure.

Most 1-2-1s run on opinion. Ours is backed by data. Farhan is a UEFA-C qualified football coach and a sports scientist who has worked inside three Category 1 academies, and progress is tracked the way the professionals do it.

  1. 1

    Measure

    Smart boot sensors record every touch with each foot - passes, sprints and top speed. The same technology used in Premier League academies.

  2. 2

    Plan

    The numbers show exactly what to work on. Each 1-2-1 player gets a personal development plan across all four corners of the game.

  3. 3

    Train

    Research-informed sessions, designed by a qualified coach with a BSc in Science & Football and an MSc in Strength & Conditioning.

  4. 4

    Re-measure

    Progress shows up in the numbers, session by session. In 1-2-1s, parents track progress in the reported stats, not just on the pitch.

Your child's performance report, week on week

We track performance scientifically, using the latest wearable technology used in Premier League academies. Here are the metrics you'll get:

  • Ball touchesleft and right foot
  • Two-footednessweaker-foot usage
  • Passesshort and long releases
  • First touchcontrol under pressure
  • Dribblingdistance and turns with the ball
  • Top speedwith and without the ball
  • Sprintsand accelerations
  • Distance coveredper session
  • Agilitychanges of direction
  • Work rateintensity across the session
Farhan's coaching & sports science background
  • Liverpool FC Women's AcademyRan his own GPS research study on repeated sprint ability in elite youth football
  • Everton FC AcademyStrength & conditioning with the academy sports science team
  • Stoke City FC AcademyMatch analysis with pro coding software
  • Watford FC Sports and Community TrustFootball Development Centre Head Coach
  • Watford FC Sports and Community TrustFutsal Development Centre Head Coach
  • Lead Goalkeeper CoachAt the UK's leading goalkeeper training provider
  • Varsity 9s Post-16s College ProgramStrength and conditioning coach
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Which option is right for your child?

Nine quick questions, one at a time. Watch your child's plan build as you go, then get the nearest session, the price and a free training programme from Farhan.

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Head Coach Farhan Kharawala with a young player holding two trophies
Farhan Kharawala Founder & Head Coach · UEFA-C Licence · MSc Strength & Conditioning
Meet your coach

Premier League academy experience, on your local pitch.

Farhan has worked inside three Category 1 academies. Now he brings that same level of coaching to grassroots players, to close the gap between grassroots and professional youth football.

  • Liverpool FC Women's AcademyRan his own GPS research study on repeated sprint ability in elite youth football
  • Everton FC AcademyStrength & conditioning with the academy sports science team
  • Stoke City FC AcademyMatch analysis with pro coding software
  • Watford FC Sports and Community TrustFootball Development Centre Head Coach
  • Watford FC Sports and Community TrustFutsal Development Centre Head Coach
  • Lead Goalkeeper CoachAt the UK's leading goalkeeper training provider
  • Varsity 9s Post-16s College ProgramStrength and conditioning coach
What people say

Parents notice the difference

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"Farhan was a fantastic coach, his enthusiasm was second to none. My boys loved his football camp and highly recommended him! We'll definitely be back!"

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"Today at football PJ had so many people compliment his saves and how well he played, that's all thanks to you. You are an excellent trainer, thank you for all you do."

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PJ's parentWhatsApp message
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"Lewis won Manager's Player of the Year for his performances in goal… he continues to get great comments from the opposition."

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Lewis's parent1-2-1 goalkeeper coaching
Coach Farhan in Go Football Academy kit holding a football

Football coaching in Leighton Buzzard: FAQs

Where are the Leighton Buzzard sessions?

On floodlit pitches in Leighton Buzzard. Full venue details are sent when you book.

Can my child try a session for free?

Yes. The first Group Coaching session in Leighton Buzzard is free (worth £25).

Do you run girls-only sessions?

Yes. Saturday 11am-12pm is for girls aged 10-17.

Do you run holiday camps in Leighton Buzzard?

Yes. Our summer 2025 bootcamp ran in Leighton Buzzard, and we'll run more in the school holidays.

Your first session is on us

Ready to play like a pro?

Book a free Group Coaching session, or call or WhatsApp Farhan to find the right plan for your child.

07539 793111
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