Valentine Mbewe

ELITE COACH

Professional Summary

Experienced and UEFA B qualified football coach with over 15 years of coaching and player development experience across professional academies, grassroots football, schools, and elite youth programmes. Proven background working with leading organisations including Arsenal F.C., Queens Park Rangers F.C., Milton Keynes Dons F.C. and Luton Town F.C.. Skilled in talent identification, session planning, team management, coach development, and sports operations. Passionate about developing young players both on and off the pitch while creating positive, high-performance learning environments.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Hills Road College Mens Soccer Coach 2025-2026
Maccabi London Lions Youth Soccer Coach 2016- 2026
Arsenal Youth Soccer Coach 2021-2026
Mk dons FC Youth Soccer Coach 2018-2021
Queens Park Rangers Youth Soccer Coach 2017-2018
Luton Town FC Youth Soccer Coach 2014-2017

Qualifications

UEFA B Coaching Licence
UEFA C GK Training Qualification
FA National Talent Identification Course
BA Sport Health And Fitness Management

Core Competencies

Strong knowledge of soccer tactics and strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate and inspire young athletes
Proficient in creating training sessions and game plans
Strong understanding of athlete development principles

Philosophy

Dedicated to the academy’s mission, Coach Schaffin is passionate about unlocking the full potential of young athletes. He crafts a dynamic training environment that cultivates discipline, teamwork, and technical mastery, empowering players to achieve success and become well-rounded individuals both on and off the field.

PERSONAL COMMITTMENT

“As a coach, I am driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young athletes. My own experiences playing street soccer in Zambia have taught me the value of hard work, determination, and teamwork. I am committed to passing these values on to the next generation of players, helping them to develop into confident, skilled, and compassionate individuals.”