Built on the philosophy and training programme of the Manchester City Academy, City Football Schools Abu Dhabi & Dubai offers boys and girls, from 3 to 18 years old, an opportunity to improve their football skills, stay healthy, make friends and have lots of fun in a positive and friendly learning environment, under the guidance and supervision of fully qualified City Football coaches.
Player Pathway
Course
Ages 3 - 4
Move To Play
An introduction to football for young children, 3-4 years of age, who are new to the game and show an interest in playing football. Our aim is to develop young players FUNdamental movements in a safe, social and fun environment.
Course
Ages 5 - 12
FOOTBALL SCHOOL
A recreational programme for all ages and abilities, Manchester City Football Schools supports players to improve their skills, build self-confidence, make new friends and be part of a team.
Course
Ages 5 - 14
CITY GIRLS
Football Girls Program seeks to maximise the participation & enjoyment of football for all female participants in a safe, social and fun environment.
Course
Ages 8 - 14
FOOTBALL SCHOOL SQUADS
Football School Squads focus on developing the individuals in a fun environment, whilst developing a passion for the game. Players are further challenged through an appropriate games programme.
Course
Ages 1 - 14
DEVELOPMENT SQUADS
Development Squads focus on developing the individuals within a team environment, to enhance the learnings of the players, whilst building confidence. Players are further challenged through a competitive games programme.
Course
Ages 8 - 16
SELECT SQUADS
Select Squads focus on developing both the individuals and the team within a competitive environment. Players are challenged to progress their overall game understanding through a competitive games programme.
Course
Ages 12 - 16
TALENTED PLAYER PROGRAMME
The Talented Player Programme creates a clear, aspirational pathway for our most talented Manchester City Football School players in the UAE. Highlighted players will be offered opportunities to train with our Clubs from across the City Football Group and wider UAE community.
Course
Ages 5 - 16
GOALKEEPING
City Football Goalkeeping is an inclusive programme for players of all abilites. The programme is designed to support goalkeepers within their football journeys.
City Football Schools, Abu Dhabi & Dubai
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The Coaches
Simon Hewitt
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Burnley, England
Head of Football Operations and Designated Safeguarding Officer - MENA
UEFA B License and UEFA B license in Goal Keeping 
FA Youth Awards 1-3 
Project Management Diploma in Sports Business 

14 years service with Manchester City Football Club and City Football Group 
Lewis Childs
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Manchester, England
Head Coach - Talented Player Program
UEFA A License 
Full Youth Award
Degree in Sports Coaching 

12 years service with Manchester City Football Club and City Football Group 
Gary Challinor
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Chesterfield, England
Head Coach - Abu Dhabi
UEFA B License 
Full Youth Award
Masters in Education 

6 years service with City Football Group 
Ross Bond
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Manchester, England
Head Coach - Abu Dhabi
UEFA B License
Full Youth Award
Represented England in Futsal at National level 

12 years service with Manchester City Football Club and City Football Group 
George Miller
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Preston
Assistant Head Coach - Abu Dhabi
FA Level 2 
BS PE & School Sport 
MSc Coaching Science 

Over 7 years professional playing career and 5 years in coaching and development role
Jonny Marsh
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Manchester, England
Head Coach - Dubai
UEFA B License
Full Youth Award
China Reality TV star 

14 years service with Manchester City Football Club and City Football Group 
Mark Knowles
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Manchester
Assistant Head Coach - Dubai
UEFA B License 
Full Youth Award
BA (Hons) Sports, Culture and Society  

6 years service with Manchester City Football Club and City Football Group 
Jamie Livesey
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Manchester, England
Select Squads Coordinator - Abu Dhabi
FA Level 2 
FA Youth Modules 1-3
Foundation Degree specialising in Sport & Exercise Science

6 years service with City Football Group 
Ben Graham
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Manchester, England
Development Squads Coordinator - Abu Dhabi
FA Level 2 
FA Youth Modules 1-3
International Experience across several countries 

6 years service with City Football Group 
Lewis Barlow
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Manchester
Squads Coordinator - Dubai
FA Level 2 
FA Youth Modules 1-3
BND Sports and Fitness 

Over 11 years experience within football coaching roles both UK and International 
Patrick Pritchard
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Cardiff
Community Operations Coordinator
FA Level 2 
FAW GK Award 
BA Coaching Development 

9 years service with Manchester City Football Club and City Football Group 
Rhodri Lewis
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Wales
Lead Age Group Coordinator - Abu Dhabi
CFG
Tom Russell
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Bolton
Age Group Coordinator - Abu Dhabi
CFG
David Piercy
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Liverpool
Coach - Abu Dhabi
CFG
Ethan Cooper
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Blackpool
Age Group Coordinator - Dubai
CFG
Will Brown
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Manchester
Lead Age Group Coordinator and EXPO lead coach - Dubai
CFG
Ross Bain
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London
Coach - EXPO
CFG
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