Ascot United launched their Girls’ Development Centre in September of 2022 and it continues to grow in popularity, here we introduce you to all our brilliant coaches.
Carol Checkley – Head of Girl’s Football
Hello, my name is Carol and I am Head of Girls Football at Ascot United Football Club and I currently coach the U18 Emeralds team. I have been coaching football for nine years alongside completing my FA coaching badges. In 2017, I won an FA community ‘Coach of the Year’ . I have played and enjoyed watching football from age of 5, I stopped playing football at the age of 15yrs old then returned at 30 years old. I’ve played for a number of clubs in my tenure including Ascot United FC, Brentford FC Women and Burghfield FC.
I love coaching the girls at Ascot, seeing the girls having fun, smiling and watching them grow as players is a really proud moment. I’m really excited and looking forward to coaching at girls development sessions.
Donna Graham – Head of Girl’s Football
Hello, my name is Donna, I have been coaching football for 5 years and hold the FA Level 1 Coaching certificate. I played football when I was younger, mainly for my school and with my Dad and brother.
I am also Head of Girls section with Carol, I am so proud of how much the girls section has grown at Ascot! It’s amazing to see so many women and girls playing football at Ascot United. I also manage U15 Sapphires which includes coaching my daughter, I’ve been with the team since they started at U10s.
I am really excited for our new development sessions to start and can’t wait to meet the girls……our future Lionesses!
Gary – Girl’s coach
Hello, my name is Gary and I hold a Level 3 UEFA B coaching licence and have been involved in the sports world for 22 years now. I have had a number of coaching roles from head of community schemes to FA Tutor delivering coaching badges to sixth form students. I started playing football when I was 4 years old and have played for various local sides in Berkshire.
I look forward to working with you all.
Alix Todd – Girls Coach and Head Coach of Ascot United Women
Hello, I have been coaching for roughly 8 years now, having achieved my Level 2 in 2014. My first role as a coach was with Bucks New University Ladies, coaching them as both an 11-a-side and futsal team. As a teenager I began playing for one of the many Ascot Diamonds teams the clubs’ seen over the years and I went on to play for the women’s team from the second I turned 16… due to progression as a player and the demands of my studies away from Berkshire I left Ascot for a number of years, but could always feel it calling me back. In 2020 I made the decision to re-join Ascot United Women as an assistant coach and in 2021 I took over as head coach, I also decided to sneak the boots back on and get back into the action as a player.
I look forward to working with the Girls Development Centre.
Youth Coaches
Chloe
Hello, my name is Chloe and I have been playing football since I was six years old. I currently play for the U18 Emeralds and I also play women’s football on Sundays. I am currently studying a Sports course at college with Brentford FC. My playing position is striker and my favourite player is Sergi Canos. I have coached a variety of groups at Ascot United including Wildcats, Soccer School & Holiday Soccer Camps.
Pippa
Hi, my name is Pippa and I’m one of the Youth coaches at Ascot United. I’ve helped coaching at Ascot for two years at Wildcats & other younger teams training sessions. I play for the U15 Sapphires and my position is right or left back. My favourite football player is Millie Bright.
Chloe
Hi, I’m Chloe and I am a Youth Coach at Ascot United. I’m goalkeeper for the U16 Crystals and Reserve Keeper for the Girls Youth U18 team. I really enjoy coaching the girl’s development sessions and have also helped coach younger goalkeepers. A football player that I admire is Mary Earps.
Book a place on one of our Girls Development Centre sessions now!
Up the Yellas!
