Jonathon Warner

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.

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)

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