SUSSEX ACADEMY Meet The Team

Meet The Team

The LPA Sussex Academy team is made up of trained instructors with a passion for football and a natural aptitude for working with kids of all ages and skill levels, from absolute beginners to rising stars.


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Svetozar Popov

My name is Svetozar Popov, but you can call me Z. I have been with LPA for 2 years now and have truly enjoyed it. I have my Level 2 badge in football coaching and the Youth Award 2. Now I’m working on my UEFA B badge and the Youth Award 3.

The best part about being a football coach is seeing the development of young players. I love sharing my football experiences with the younger generation and trying to help them become their best. My favorite age group to work with is the U7s and U8s because no matter how bad a session you can have as a coach, they will always say or do something that will make you laugh. I do enjoy working with the older age groups as well, because you can focus a little bit more on the tactical area of the game. LPA is a great place for your child/children, if you want them to develop as individuals and help them reach their potential


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Joel Lamping

Hello I am Joel Lamping, 20 years of age, and I began coaching at the age of 16. The reason I started coaching was because it was always something which interested me back when I was playing, hoping that I can coach a group one day and show them what kind of skills and techniques I learned when I was younger. I also feel it helps me understand the game more, which encourages me to have more of a positive effect on each player and their development.

I currently have my Level 2 Coaching Qualification, Level 2 Goalkeeper Coaching Qualification & Youth Module 2. The aspect I enjoy most about coaching is engaging with different age categories, supporting them in a variety of ways and overall watching them develop every single day.


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DJ Hamilton

Hi, my name is DJ and I am one of the senior coaches at LPA Academy.  I became a coach after my dad encouraged me as a player to do the coaching badges to help with my technical and tactical knowledge of the game.  Now, I am proud to say, I will be completing my A License in the coming months – so, Thanks, Dad!

For me, helping individuals to develop and grow, both as players as well as individuals is a great honour.  There is nothing better than seeing someone express themself in an area they love.  That area for us is football.  So, rest assured, you, and more importantly, your children are in safe hands.  See you on the training ground.