R9 Sports Coaching

For the past few summers, my twin boys have participated in 2-on-1 football training sessions with Coach Conan, and it has been an outstanding experience. He does a fantastic job of creating a positive and engaging environment while also pushing them to improve their skills. One of the things we appreciate most is how he balances healthy competition with teamwork. Training two boys of the same age and ability could easily become overly competitive, but Coach Conan fosters an atmosphere where they challenge each other while still working together and supporting one another. He is approachable, encouraging, and communicates clearly, helping the boys understand both what theyre doing well and where they can improve. Every session feels purposeful, with a clear path for development, yet he manages to make the hard work fun. Most importantly, my boys genuinely look forward to each session. They leave feeling more confident, motivated, and excited about the game. I would highly recommend Coach Conan to any parent looking for a knowledgeable coach who develops skills, builds confidence, and makes learning football enjoyable.

Joel Sunday, August 2, 2026

Our 9 year old went to this camp and absolutely loved it. He couldn’t have spoke highly enough about the coaches so a massive thanks to all involved at R9

Jude Friday, July 14, 2023

My son really enjoys going to afterschool sports during term time and was super excited to attend the halloween camp. He went on his own and didnt know anyone else and had the best time, thank you Ricky

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Finian really enjoyed the camp and thought the coaches were brilliant, and very funny

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

I have known Ricky for the last 9 years. He was my coach at Southampton FC for 3 years. His experience and coaching of the game was exceptional. I had three fantastic years playing under Rickys mentorship and coaching. Ricky was a big part of my successful pathway to becoming a full-time scholar and then onto being offered and becoming a professional footballer player. The seasons I played under Ricky was u8 development centres, then the academy in U11 U12s where we had some fantastic memories, with the highlight for me was that we only lost one game in a whole season which is a fantastic achievement in a premier league Cat 1 academy. Also winning numerous tournaments along the way. I would like to personally thank Ricky for all his help so far through my footballing journey. Aston Daley,

Aston Daley- Southampton FC professional football player Saturday, February 15, 2025