Success Stories

Soccer Elite FA are proud to share our Success Stories so far and give recognition to all the players and coaches involved within the Academy, with hard work dedication and the right attitude we believe that your goals and dreams are realistic and acheiveable.  What you are about to read show outstanding results and proves that Soccer Elite FA are producing Stars Of The Future !!!

Bradley Comins

Bradley Comins was the first member of Soccer Elite FA to shine in front of League opposition scouts producing an outstanding performance in goal against Crystal Palace FC,  Brad was playing in defence in the Advanced Academy but impressed Soccer Elite's head coaches Lee Spiller and Tony Browne at a half term soccer school when he was taking his turn in goal.  The young star has never looked back and is starting his second year with the Championship side. Well Done Brad !!!

Ryan Golding, Joe Ford, Connor Morgan & Harrison Wood

These four outstanding players all caught the eye of the Gillingham FC scouts playing a friendly fixture for Soccer Elite FA at the University of Kent in Canterbury and were asked to go on trial.  The boys worked tirelesly over the next six weeks and continued to impress the staff at the Gillingham Academy and were signed on academy forms.  All four of the boys have been offered another years contract with the Gills for the coming 2008/2009 season.  Well done lads!!

Ellis Iandolo and Mitchell Dickenson

are two of boys who were withSoccer Elite FA from the start.  It was easy for Lee & Tony to see the potential in both boys straight away and it wasn't long before they started to impress putting in some outstanding performances during academy training sessions and soccer schools.  Ellis was the player to score Soccer Elite FA's first goal during the academy's opening game against Crystal Palace FC.  The boys grew in confidence game by game and showed their class in a friendly fixture against Gillingham FC raising eyebrows and being offered a six week contract.  Mitchell and Ellis worked really hard to impress the Gillingham staff further and were offered academy contracts.  They are now about to enter their second season with the Gills.  This success story is a perfect example to others that with hard work and dedication young players can achieve their dreams.  Congratulations boys!!

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SEFA WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE MITCHELL AND ELLIS AFTER THEY WERE BOTH SIGNED FOR A FURTHER TWO YEARS AT GILLINGHAM FC.  BOTH LADS HAVE BEEN DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THEIR GAME SINCE BEING AT THE CLUB AND WE CONTINUE TO WISH THEM EVERY SUCCESS. 

Kane Butler

has been training with Soccer Elite FA for over a year and has played in many friendly fixtures including Crystal Palace and Gillingham.  Kane was asked back to Crystal Palace and played the rest of the 2007/2008 season.  He has been asked to go back on trial with the Eagles, as well as generating interest from Gillingham FC.  We are sure whoever Kane playes for will find him a great addition to their team. 

Ryan Godding, Owen Matthews, Josh King, Joe Terry and Jake Cottee

 will all be representing Gillingham FC under 8's in the 2008 - 2009 season.  After being with  Soccer Elite FA since the age of 5 and 6 the boys have been nurtured and coached helping to develop their natural talent until the time was right for them to play friendly matches against the professional clubs.  After gaining valuable experience in games against West Ham United and Chelsea, the boys were asked to attend the Gillingham FC development centre after impressing the Gills during a friendly match that had been arranged at their academy training ground.  All the boys are now about to enter an importantant season where they will be looking to cement their places for the under 9 Academy team and looking forward to developing their talent further.  Well done Young'uns !!!!!!!

Ryan Gooderson

Ryan is currently training with Premiership Chelsea FC and is seen as one of the clubs up and coming young stars, Ryan has a real gift and is one to keep an eye on over the years to come.

Keep up the Good work Ryan !!  

    Ryan at our summer soccer school with the ball.

THOMAS CAREY SIGNS FOR GILLS

Thomas recently impressed Gillingham FC in a Under 9 friendly fixture was offered a four week trial.  He impressed consistantly throughout the trial and has been signed  by the league club!  Congratulations

Soccer Elite FA would like to wish Thomas the best of luck !!!

Chris Webber

Soccer Elite FA would like to congratulate Chris Webber after the versiltile under 14 player signed Academy forms for Gillingham FC in November. 

 Head Coaches Lee Spiller and Tony Browne said "we knew it would be only a matter of time before Webby found success,his attitude, committment and belief was top drawer along with his development over the past year.  His performances against the Pro Clubs were first class and he deserves everything that comes his way he has worked tirelessly well done Chris !! "