RD Football Academy

Having known Roy for many years through coaching, it has been a blessing having him involved right through the Sacred Heart College football programme from Years 7-13.

His extensive knowledge on both the game and his S/C has hugely benefited the players on and off the field.

Roy is always able to make things competitive, fun, and exciting for the players which always brings out the best in each individual as well as the collective.

We at SHC look forward to working with Roy for many years to come.

Mikey P
HEAD OF FOOTBALL
(SACRED HEART COLLEGE)

Over the last 18 months Roy has been coaching our 16 year old son who had not shown interest in fitness prior. Roy has made fitness fun and aspirational and our son really looks forward to Roy’s training sessions.

Our second son wanted some help to stay fit during lockdown. He is naturally competitive and has always enjoyed sport. Again, Roy totally motivated him and helped him get to the next level of fitness. He loved the competition and challenges Roy put before him.

Roy is a skilled trainer who can seamlessly adapts his style to suit the person. I thoroughly recommend Roy for his skill in developing the right program for individuals, but also for his ability to connect and motivate.

Angela B
(William and Michael’s Mum)

Roy is amazing! What a great coach! I can't say enough good things about him. My kids love his fitness/speed sessions. Roy brings great communication, professionalism, kindness, patience and so much fun for the kids!!!! I highly recommend Roy to anyone! Thanks a lot Roy for being such a wonderful coach!

Telma (Silvia and David’s mum)

Ages: Silvia 12 years; David 6 years old
Sport: Tennis

Roy has a way of explaining things that makes it easy to understand and then execute on the pitch. He creates a kind environment and takes the time to ensure that each player develops their abilities and skillset. Roy's trainings are high intensity, detailed, and great fun!

Guy Johnson (Ruby’s Dad)

Age: 12 years old
Sport: Football

Charlie LOVES Roy's Performance Coaching! He's doing the Athletic Development gym session for the second time and he can't get enough of it. He'd never been in a gym before Roy introduced him to it. It was a light bulb moment. Now he's always super keen to get there. He's learning so much valuable information about training, strength, balance and coordination. Charlie is now using the tools he's learnt at home too, doing exercises and weights in between his many football trainings. Roy is a great coach! He's liked a lot by the boys. This is a great programme.

Maree Grant
(Charlie’s Mum)
Sport: Football/ Futsal

Roy is an incredible coach. Jack has attended both his holiday camps and athletic development gym sessions and has found them fun, diverse and challenging and has noticed a great improvement in his strength, endurance and stamina. Roy is very organised, supportive and professional and places a strong focus on player welfare and mental well-being. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, expertise and passion in such a warm and supportive environment and mentoring Jack in becoming a stronger, more resilient and confident sportsman.

Nickie ( Jack's mum )
11 years old
Sport: Football

Axel has always found Roy and the RD Academy team to offer so much more than coaching of football skills. Axel feels supported and encouraged to be the best player he can be but also a respectful and humble player and person. The focus is on so much more than winning and has taught Axel the wider requirements of nutrition, mental health and general well-being whilst he makes his way on this path. Axel would choose Roy's Academy over any other coaching programme out there.'

Karen Farr
Axel’s Mum
Sport: Football

We started because Harry loved Roy’s training, they were organised and purposeful. Harry got great direct feedback, but never felt anxious about his need to perform. Why we stayed, Harry continues to enjoy Roy’s training and his drive and positivity about football when he leaves training, is what I love to see. I like the fact that Roy’s trainings are holistic with fitness, nutrition and mindset all part of the learnings. These skills are also useful and transferable for Harry outside of sport. But I also love that if you arrive for pick up early, you will notice the laughter and fun they are all having, coaches and boys all having a fun competitive game of football, celebrating the great passes, tackles and goals, encouraging everyone to learn from mistakes and have the confidence to keep trying which, to me, is what sports is all about.

Kim Chapman
Harry’s Mum
Sport: Football

The biggest motivation for me to send Jeffrey to RD performance is that every time he comes back from training with Roy, he is very happy and eager to share the progress he has made in or out of the field. What we appreciate most is that the training is designed to be both enjoyable and educational. The sessions are not just about developing football skills, but also about building overall athleticism and physical strength, which benefits young athletes in any sport.

Jeffery Du’ Mum
Sport: Sailing & Football

Roy’s academy has made me a more confident and skilled player.

My overall athleticism, including speed, stamina and physicality has greatly improved.

The sessions are fun and challenging.

The sessions also allows me to compete with boys a few years older than me and learn from them.

Roy, Mikey, Zach and James are always supportive and are willing to share their extensive knowledge.

Thank you!

Ryusei
Sport : Football

RD Academy provides top-tier coaching that goes beyond just technical skills. Their holistic approach ensures that players develop both mentally and physically, building endurance, resilience, and game intelligence. Coaches tailor sessions to each athlete’s needs, offering personalised feedback to enhance performance and confidence on the field. With a strong focus on individual growth and well-rounded player development, RD Development Football is an excellent choice for aspiring footballers looking to take their game to the next level.

Sarah Holden
Corbin’s Mum
Sport: Football

The Gym based sessions have been invaluable. He now understands proper techniques for exercises like bench press and dead-lifts, helping him build strength safely and effectively. In RD Academy , one of the biggest improvements he shares with us is in his tactical awareness—he has learned how to position himself both with and without the ball, which has made a huge difference in his game.

Jeffery’s Mum
Sport: Sailing and football