1st Touch Football Academy

UEFA qualified youth coaches. Football coaching centre based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Age appropriate skill and technique coaching to develop the individual

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

Our Summer 2026 camp is now taking bookings.

10th to 13th August at Ratton School.

This is 4 days of full on coaching and is aimed at players already playing for teams in relevant Divisions 1 or 2 in their age groups.

Players age 7-13 welcome to inquire.

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

Congratulations to our ex player Jake Hutchinson on winning the @IsthmianLeague Premier Division Golden Boot and making the Team of the Year, voted for by opposing managers 👏⚽️

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

Love this. Well done Sonny 👏👏

[Hastings United FC @hastingsufc]

Hastings United are delighted to announce the signing of striker Sonny Walsh from Eastbourne Town.

READ MORE: https://t.co/cLjSID2Jn6

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Absolutely refreshing approach. Always said it….so many people play a part most of all the player and his family. Agree 100% with is 👏👏 https://t.co/xEqraOe3uc

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

Congratulations to @hutchisaac on his selection for the @SkyBetLeagueTwo team of the season.

[Joner Football @jonerfootball]

the best players I have coached all had one thing in common. they found ways to train when nobody else was around. a wall is all you need. https://t.co/qVbqpOHCmM

[Luke O'Nien @LukeONien]

To any young kid reading this…

I’ve doubted myself in every league I’ve ever played in.

Ryman Prem.
Conference South.
League Two.
League One.
Championship…

And even right before my first Premier League start last night.

That’s not weakness.
That’s being human.

That’s being alive.

When I was growing up, I thought Premier League players were superhuman.

Like they never felt doubt.
Like they never felt nerves.

The truth is…. it’s often the opposite.

Social media won’t tell you that sometimes you step out there with no confidence. That’s normal. That’s ok!

You now have to then step out there with courage.

Confidence feels good.
Courage doesn’t.

But you do it anyway. Show courage enough times…. You build confidence.

Here’s the mindset that’s carried me for 31 years.

When it goes well:

I worked for it.
I earned it.
Well done.
Watch it back.
Get better.

When it doesn’t:

I know I prepared the best I could.
It didn’t go exactly to plan. That’s football.

But Well done.
Watch it back.
Get better.

That simple recipe gave me a special moment last night.

Leading the team out.
Playing alongside a group that fights for every ball.
Celebrates tackles.
Gives everything for the city of Sunderland.

And sharing it with supporters who never gave up, even after four tough seasons in League One.

So if you’re a young player feeling doubt…
Low confidence…
Or like you don’t believe in yourself…

You’re not alone.

Every player feels it.

Confidence isn’t something you’re given.

It’s something you build.

Bit by bit.
Day by day.
With courage.
With work.
With learning.

Anything worth building takes time.

But that’s what makes it so worthwhile!

Thank you @SunderlandAFC ❤️🤍

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

Go on ASH!!!

Love to see it Tusky Jnr!!😍

[Bexhill United Football Club @Bexhill_United]

90’ GOAL!!!!

Shonk crosses it to the back post and Ash Latuske heads it home!!!!

3-4!

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

Congratulations to our Player of the Terms for Term 4 of the season.

River, Albie, Jack and Josh have shown outstanding attitude, workrate and technique over the 6 weeks.

Well done all of you 👏👏👏

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

Another fantastic week of coaching these guys.

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Love this from Ash!!

[Seaford Town FC @seafordtownfc]

PLAYER OF THE MATCH

Today’s player of the match is Debutant Ash Latuske who put in a heroic display!!

Sponsored by Tansley’s Printers

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[Seaford Town FC @seafordtownfc]

NEW SIGNING!!!

We’d like to welcome new signing Ash Latuske to Seaford Town!!

We can’t wait to see you on the field at The Crouch

Ash is sponsored by BM Auto Sport

#upthetown

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

Well done to some of our younger players today at the @WillingdonAFC tournament. The freedom and bravery in which they played and the work rate and effort levels, was incredible and a credit to themselves and their parents. Thank you 👏👏

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

We are back this week for the spring term ⚽️

Term dates are :-

24/04/25 to 22/05/25

Sessions for term 5 and 6 are at :-

RATTON SECONDARY SCHOOL

PLEASE USE THE PARK LANE ENT

Access the school field via the car park.

Surface for these sessions is GRASS

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

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[Temisan Williams @Coach_Temisan]

I’ve spent 1000s of hours coaching academy sessions, co-coaching and hearing what players really think.

Here’s 13 truths every coach needs.

(Many struggle with No.8)

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

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[paul holder @paulholder12]

Mistakes in player decisions are accidents not deliberate sabotage. once is an incident , twice is a co incidence & 3 times + is a pattern - spot patterns. don’t sweat the incidents. Most important. Does it really matter oh & watch for self correction. Now there’s a player .

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

⚽️⚽️Important information ⚽️⚽️

[Coach Jonny @CoachJonnyFFF]

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 PARENTS! It’s natural for children to seek reassurance from their parents, but it’s important to give them the confidence and space they need to trust their own instincts and make their own decisions on the pitch.⁠

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

Happy Xmas to all our young footballers and their families. Look forward to seeing you all in January 🎅🏿 🎄 🤶🏻⚽️

[1st Touch Football Academy @1sttouchcoach]

⚽️⚽️SEPTEMBER 5th⚽️⚽️

We’re back for the new season!!! Our weekly sessions return this Thursday (5th) September 6.30pm start!

New and old players are welcome.