Jonathon Warner
Elite-level football coach and goalkeeping specialist
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Elite-level football coach and goalkeeping specialist with over 15 years of experience across professional academy, university, community, and U.S. high-performance environments. Proven track record of developing players from grassroots through to elite progression pathways. Recently part of coaching staff for an unbeaten U.S. high school girls' programme ranked #1 nationally. Experienced lecturer in sports development and football culture, combining practical expertise with academic leadership.
Experience
Multi-sports coach - Sports Scheme Plus - Birmingham
(2026-03)
- PE Teacher in multiple Primary Schools
- Lead in the After School programs
Soccer coach and Director of Goalkeeping - Maestro Soccer - New Jersey, USA
(2022-09 - 2025-12)
- Director of Goalkeeping in 2 clubs
- Supported player development within all age ranges
- Coached 5 teams throughout the week
- Organised own game schedule for those 5 teams across New Jersey
Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach - Rutgers High School Girls Soccer Team (USA) - New Jersey, USA
(2025-01 - 2025-12)
- Key member of coaching staff during an unbeaten season
- Contributed to team finishing ranked #1 High School Girls Team in the United States
- Implemented high-performance training standards and tactical discipline
- Delivered specialist goalkeeper development and match preparation analysis
Lecturer - Module Leader – Football Culture - Staffordshire University - Stoke-on-Trent
(2016-11 - 2022-09)
- Deliver academic modules in sports development and coaching
- Teach professional sports writing and broadcasting (PFA-linked programmes)
- Support former professional footballers transitioning into coaching careers
- Integrate applied coaching practice with football theory and culture
Lead Goalkeeper Coach (U11–U16) - West Bromwich Albion FC Foundation – Regional Talent Centre (Girls) - Birmingham
(2020-10 - 2022-09)
- Lead goalkeeper development across RTC age groups
- Deliver position-specific training aligned with FA development frameworks
- Support player progression into elite and academy pathways
- Provide technical analysis and performance feedback
Lead Coach & Goalkeeper Specialist - Walsall Football Club Community Programme - Birmingham
(2015-09 - 2022-09)
- Lead Goalkeeper Coach for development, elite, and advanced players (ages 5–16)
- Under 12 Development Lead Coach
- Under 10 Advanced Lead Coach
- Under 16 Lead Coach
- Identify and progress high-potential players toward academy level
- Design structured technical and tactical development programmes
Coach - United Soccer Academy - New Jersey, USA
(2017-01 - 2017-09)
Coach - Deer Mountain Day Camp - New York, USA
(2016-06 - 2019-08)
Summer coaching in 2016, 2018 & 2019
Goalkeeper Coach - Goalkeeper Development - Pembroke - Malta
(2014-05 - 2015-05)
1 week coaching sessions in May 2014 & May 2015
School Sports Coach - TS Academy
(2019-01 - 2019-12)
Volunteer Coach for children with disabilities - Newcastle-under-Lyme College
(2013-01 - 2015-12)
Head Coach & Financial Officer - Staffordshire University Men's Football Team
(2014-01 - 2016-12)
Education
First Class Honours - Sports Development & Coaching (Football) - Staffordshire University (2012-01 - 2016-12)
A-Levels - Business (A*), Media (A*), Computing (B)
GCSEs - English (B), Maths (B), Science (B) and 7 others
