Meet Ryan Walker: Owner and Founder of Passion 4 the Game Football Academy
I am Ryan Walker, the proud owner of Passion for the Game Football Academy. With a profound passion for football, it was only natural for me to establish this academy. Our mission is to provide the best football coaching available, fostering the development of young athletes throughout the Midlands.
My Expertise & Experience:
My Qualifications:
Football Playing Experience:
Coach Amya Hammond-McLean
I currently play football for Leicester City Women U21. My previous experience includes playing for Aston Villa Women U16 and representing England at U15 and U16 levels.
In my spare time, I enjoy DJing and spending time with friends and family. Working at Passion4theGame is particularly fulfilling for me as I get to coach young, aspiring footballers and share my experiences to help them grow and develop their skills.
Coach Bash
Been coaching the younger talents for over 5 years now and seen players progress drastically going from basic to above average. From playing different levels of football myself I’ve learnt to grasp an edge of the game and use that to teach the younger generation for what they need to expect on and off the pitch.
This covers aspects of skill, maturity, attitude, hard work, technical ability and much more.
I show a massive passion in how I coach which is what passion4thegame is all about. Ryan the director has smashed the layout of coaching and the syllabus which has improved many children and teens who represent us
Coach Benny
My name is Benedek Banyasz aka (Benny) and I am a 2nd years student currently at the University of Wolverhampton studying football coaching and performance and playing at a Step 5 semi-professional level football team. I started playing football when I was 7 years old back in Hungary where I grew up and played at Academy level as well. At 16 years old I moved to England with my family and since then I worked with many professional coaches and players. I started coaching, because I want to help the younger generation to develop their skills and abilities to make it to the next level.
Qualifications:
– Introduction to Coaching Football
– Introduction to First Aid in Football
– Safeguarding in Children Course
– Introduction to Futsal
– Sudden Cardiac Arrest
– Introduction to Talent Identification in Football
Coach Myells
Background and Experience:
Sports have been a cornerstone of my life since I started playing football at the age of 5. My journey through the world of sports saw me developing my skills and understanding of the game, eventually playing up to the developmental level under the Leicester & Loughborough programs. Over the past decade, I’ve transitioned from playing to coaching, starting with my former football team, moving on to become a PE teacher at my old primary school, and eventually working with professional sports clubs.
My passion for coaching stems from my love for the game and the thrill I get from watching young athletes push their limits and grow stronger each day. This dedication to nurturing the next generation of athletes is what drives me and is the reason why I found my home at P4TG, where I continue to develop and share my expertise.
Qualifications:
• Coaching & Sports Science Foundation Degree (Nottingham Trent / Loughborough, 2016 – 2019)
• First Aid Certified (2024 – present)
• Safeguarding Certified (2024 – present)
• Health & Safety Certified (2024 – present)
• Level 2 Basketball Coaching Award (2023)
• Level 2 Multi-Skills Coaching Award (2023)
• Suicide Awareness Training (2023)
• Level 1 & 2 Football Coaching Award (2021)
• School Sport Apprenticeship Programme (2015 – 2016)
• NVQ in Teaching & Delivering Sport (2015 – 2016)
• Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Loughborough College, 2013 – 2015)
• NCS Program Participant (2014)
• Camp America Participant (2015)
I am committed to continuing my journey in coaching and sports education, constantly seeking opportunities to learn and grow both as a coach and as a mentor to the athletes I work with.
“P4TG has really helped the boys develop their confidence and ability. They have learnt control, agility and skill during their sessions and loved every minute of it! The coaches are highly trained and really great with the children, they work on the kids as a group – in their age groups- but develop their individual abilities too. We highly recommend P4TG!”
Zarah – Leicester
