I first met Stewart as a young coach on my FA level 1 course where Stewart was the FA Tutor delivering the course. From the onset I found Stewart to be very engaging, knowledgeable, thought-provoking and somebody that really cares not only about football development but people development. Stewart has mentored me through my entire coaching journey and has been a key source and guidance throughout. I’m now doing what I love as a full-time football coach and Stewart has been my biggest influence to date.
I will continue to look to Stewart for advice & support in the future to help me become the best coach I can possibly be.

Stew’s understanding and ability to communicate all things psych and social formed the basis of my coaching future and gave me a perfect platform for my coaching career.

Stew is a man of integrity, honesty, intelligence and understanding with a rare passion for genuine long term development of every young player and coach he takes responsibility for. I shudder to think what kind of a coach I would have become without his influence and to this day would be the man I turned to when needing to reflect effectively

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with and learning from Stewart during my first role in elite coaching. He showed me learning styles and methodology that I continue to use daily in my current roles and working alongside Stewart I developed a huge appreciation of the importance of engaging and building relationships with players. He gave me confidence and belief as a novice coach and I am grateful for his guidance and support in the early stages of my coaching journey.”

“I first met Stewart in 2013 as an aspiring young coach and he has helped me in developing the ability to work effectively with foundation phase players and introduced me to academy life. His communication and empathy skills are second to none and he is a real specialist in developing young players.”

As a female entering a predominantly male sport I was nervous and full of self-doubt but Stewart consistently praised my ability and reassured me that I was more than capable of becoming a great coach.

I remember him telling me that he was impressed with my session planning and my ability to connect with players on a personal level. He enabled me to express myself freely and inspired me to take my journey further.

Stewart has helped me significantly along my personal and professional coaching journey, and I was really fortunate to work with Stewart for many years at The FA and Nottingham Forest Academy. His ability to personally connect with players and coaches is absolutely exemplary and this is a testament to the many professional players and coaches who have come through Stewart’s guidance. 

“Stewart is an outstanding mentor inspiring and guiding me to realise my boyhood ambition to work for Nottingham Forest. Stewart has played a big part in my coaching journey with his mentorship and expertise and I will always be grateful.”