Leon Holden was appointed Head of Coaching when the club was founded in the 2017-2018 season. He holds a UEFA B Coaching Qualification and FA Module 3.
Leon comes to the club with 13 years experience in elite female football, in which he has previously worked with Cambridge United's Centre of Excellence as a Centre Manager and Coach. Leon also offered his services to a number of grassroots clubs as a volunteer to enhance player development and build new relationships within the world of female football.
We are extremely privileged to have Leon on board and look forward to the forthcoming season under his guidance.
London Girls Development Academy of Football
At LGDA we aim to educate girls in football fundamentals from the ages of 6 years and upwards in a safe & friendly environment.
In the early years we endeavor to coach the fundamentals and allow them to gain an understanding of individual skills and teamwork all at high tempo.
As we work through the years, all players will be given an understanding that there is no right or wrong way of playing but in fact understanding when specific play is to be used and in the correct situation.
We provide football training to female players from all backgrounds and abilities
We do not aim to recruit ‘elite’ players only, but we prefer to develop players into being the best that they want to be, and helping them to develop their sporting and social skills.
We want to allow girls to grow within our teams and have the confidence and ability to express themselves, which will aid them in everyday situations in life.