Gerald Fitness. Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Football Performance Coaching · London

Strength & Conditioning Coaching for Footballers of All Levels in London

Structured strength and conditioning coaching in London for young developing players, academy and grassroots footballers, competitive adults, semi-professional and professional players. Build strength, speed, power and match readiness with a clear performance plan.

  • Youth & Player Development
  • Strength · Speed · Power
  • Football Performance Focus
  • Professional Player Experience
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  • CIMSPA Certified Coach
  • The FA Introduction to Coaching Football
  • Abbey Wood, SE London
Football strength and conditioning coaching session in London
Built for football performance. From developing young players to professional footballers seeking structured physical development.

Who It’s For

Built for footballers at every stage of development.

From young players beginning their football journey to academy, adult, semi-professional and professional footballers, coaching is built around strength, speed, power, movement quality and long-term athletic development.

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Young & Developing Footballers

For young players starting their football journey and building strong foundations in movement, confidence, coordination and athletic development.

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Academy, Adult & Competitive Players

For footballers looking to improve speed, strength, power and match-level conditioning through structured performance coaching.

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Semi-Professional & Professional Footballers

For serious players requiring performance-focused strength and conditioning aligned with the physical demands of football.

04

Players Returning From Injury

For players who need progressive development to rebuild capacity, regain confidence and return to higher intensity safely.

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Coaching for younger players

For players under 18, training arrangements are discussed with a parent or guardian and delivered in a suitable training setting.

Not sure which route is right for you? Start with a consultation and we’ll assess your level, goal and training needs.

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Gerald Latifi with professional footballer Michael Ngoo during football performance coaching
Michael Ngoo & Gerald Latifi Professional Footballer • Client Testimonial

Professional Football Experience

Experience coaching professional footballers.

Gerald has experience supporting footballers across different stages of the game, including professional footballer Michael Ngoo, former Liverpool player and England youth international.

Gerald has really pushed me to become better physically and mentally. As a professional footballer, I am blessed to be trained by Gerald. I continue to grow with you.

Michael Ngoo Professional Footballer • Google Review
Professional Football Experience The FA Introduction to Coaching Football
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What You Build

Real performance outcomes, not random workouts.

Every training block is planned around what matters for football performance: force production, speed, repeat efforts and resilience across a season.

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Faster first steps & acceleration

Improve how you produce force into the ground so your first 5–10m becomes sharper and more repeatable.

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Stronger in duels & contact

Build total-body strength through the legs, trunk and upper body so you can hold position and stay composed.

03

Better change of direction & braking

Develop deceleration control and efficient mechanics so you can cut, stop and change direction with better control.

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More repeat sprint capacity

Conditioning that matches football: repeated high-intensity efforts with smarter recovery between actions.

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Lower injury risk & better durability

Progressive tendon, hamstring, calf and trunk work to support long-term availability and training consistency.

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A clear plan & measurable progress

You know exactly what you are working on, why it matters and how the programme progresses week to week.

Want to see where you are right now and what you need next? Start with a performance consultation and build a clear pathway. Based in Abbey Wood • Woolwich • Greenwich • Bexley • Dartford

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What We Train & Develop

Performance is built on qualities, not random exercises.

Each training block targets the physical qualities footballers need: force, speed, efficient movement, repeat efforts and long-term resilience.

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Strength Development

Progressive lower and upper body strength focused on force production, joint integrity and structural resilience.

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Power & Acceleration

Explosive work targeting rate of force development, sprint mechanics and first-step speed.

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Speed & Change of Direction

Better braking, sharper cuts and cleaner mechanics built with control and progressive exposure.

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Conditioning & Repeat Efforts

Football-specific conditioning for repeated high-intensity actions and smarter recovery between efforts.

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Durability & Injury Risk Reduction

Tendon capacity, posterior chain, trunk stability and mobility work to support long-term availability.

The aim is simple: build the physical qualities that transfer to performance, then progress them with structure.

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How It Works

A clear coaching process from assessment to progress.

Strength and conditioning works best when there is a clear pathway. Every stage is designed to understand your current level, build the right plan and progress your performance over time.

01 Assess

Initial Assessment

We review your goals, training history, movement quality, injury history, current routine and physical demands so training starts with clarity.

02 Plan

Personalised Training Plan

Your programme is built around your goal, position demands, training schedule, match demands and current physical profile.

03 Coach

1-to-1 Coaching Sessions

Sessions include high-quality coaching, technical feedback, exercise progressions, load management and structured overload.

04 Progress

Track Progress & Adapt

We monitor performance, recovery and training response, then adjust the plan so progress continues safely and consistently.

The process is simple: assess properly, train with structure, progress with purpose and perform with confidence.

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Before You Start

FAQs — what to expect.

A clear coaching process built around your current level, football demands, schedule and long-term performance goals.

Who is this coaching for?

This coaching is suitable for young developing footballers, academy and grassroots players, competitive adults, semi-professional footballers and professional footballers looking to improve strength, speed, power and match readiness. For players under 18, arrangements are discussed with a parent or guardian and delivered in a suitable training setting.

Can younger footballers train with you?

Yes. Young players can be supported with age-appropriate coaching focused on movement quality, coordination, strength foundations, confidence and long-term athletic development. As gym access may be restricted for under-18s, the training location and arrangements are agreed with a parent or guardian first.

How many sessions per week do I need?

Most players start with one or two coached sessions per week, depending on their age, training history, playing schedule, match demands and goals. The priority is a realistic plan that supports progress without unnecessary fatigue.

Can you help with return-to-play after injury?

I can support the strength, movement quality, conditioning and confidence side of your return to training. Where an injury is current or you are receiving medical treatment, training is guided by the advice of your physiotherapist, doctor or relevant clinician.

Where do sessions take place?

Adult sessions are mainly delivered at Anytime Fitness Abbey Wood. For younger players, arrangements are discussed with a parent or guardian and delivered in a suitable training setting. Online programming and remote support may also be available depending on the coaching route.

What happens in the performance consultation?

We discuss your football background, current level, position, goals, playing schedule, injury history and training needs. From there, I recommend the most suitable coaching route and explain how your programme can support long-term development and performance.

Ready to start with structure? Book a performance consultation and get a clear first step. Based in Abbey Wood • Woolwich • Greenwich • Bexley • Dartford

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SE London · Football Performance

Ready to build your performance plan?

If you’re a footballer or athlete in SE London and want structured strength and conditioning coaching, start with a consultation. We’ll review your goals, current level and training needs, then map out the right route forward.

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Built around strength, speed, resilience and long-term progression.

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