Elliott Bentley

UEFA B licensed coach with 10+ years' experience working in football academies across the UK, USA, and New Zealand. Holds a Master's degree in Football Science and a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science.

Experience playing and coaching at professional clubs including Notts County FC, Detroit City FC, and Wrexham AFC, delivering age-appropriate, engaging training sessions and leading the development of positive, growth-oriented team cultures.

Academy Coach at Wrexham AFC (2025-12 – Present)

• Plan & deliver training aligned with the academies methodology
• Set & review individual development plans regularly
• Matchday preparations including team selection, tactics & in game coaching

Head Academy Coach at Fencibles United AFC (2025-01 – 2025-10)

• Deliver age appropriate, engaging and progressive sessions
• Deliver pre and post match video analysis

Director of Football at Sheer Soccer (2020-06 – 2024-12)

• Created and implemented a methodology and philosophy based on long term player development
• Mentored coaches and delivered 1on1 & Small group training
• Set and reviewed IDPs and assessment reports for players

Head Academy Coach at Michigan Rangers Fc (2021-08 – 2024-12)

• Oversaw multiple age groups as head coach
• Communication with players, parents and other academy staff

Technical Skills Coach at Detroit City FC (2018-01 – 2020-03)

• Adapt sessions to meet individual learning needs
• Tracked player progression and performance

Master of Science in Football Science and Coaching – Wrexham University (2026-07)

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Oakland University (2020-07)

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport – Tresham Academy of Sport (2016-04)