Anya Ridgers

Hi, I’m Anya, a kids’ football coach based in Dundee with four years’ coaching experience. I currently coach children at weekends and have worked with a wide age range, from children as young as 18 months through to age 12. Working with such different age groups has given me a strong skill base in adapting sessions to suit each child’s age, confidence level, personality, attention span and ability.

My lessons are fun, supportive and confidence-building. I am especially experienced with beginners and children who may feel nervous, shy or unsure of themselves, but I am happy to coach children of all abilities. Every session is personalised, so we can focus on whatever your child most wants or needs to improve. This might include ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, coordination, teamwork, listening skills, game understanding, or simply feeling more confident with the ball.

For younger children, I use playful activities, simple games and lots of encouragement to build movement, confidence and early football skills. For older children, I can make sessions more structured, with clear practice plans, technical feedback and individual goals. I believe children learn best when they feel safe, supported and proud of their progress, so I always aim to make lessons positive and achievable.

I am PVG-checked, safeguarding trained, FA EE Playmaker trained, and first aid trained, including paediatric care. I also have wider experience working with children and supporting development, which helps me create sessions that are safe, engaging and tailored to each individual child.

My aim is to help every child enjoy football, build confidence and leave each session feeling motivated to keep improving.