Turn your passion for children's development, football and business into your own franchise

Footy School

Mia, Hertfordshire..“Helping children have fun and develop, while running a business and learning myself at the same time, that’s been the biggest win for me.”
Mia, Hertfordshire.
It's all about turning your passion for football, business & working with children into a thriving franchise. Since 2016, Footy School has delivered fun, educational & inspirational coaching. We're seeking passionate coaches, teachers & leaders ready to run their own area with schedules that work for you. Be your own boss with full support from our team. It's more than earning-it's building a community-impact business with a proven model. Your business, your vision, our framework.
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Footy School: Turn Your Passion for Football & Working With Children into a Thriving Business. Since 2016, Footy School has been developing children's football in a fun, educational and inspirational way across the UK. Now we're expanding our reach through franchising, offering exciting opportunities for passionate individuals who want to make a real impact in their local communities. This isn't just about football coaching—it's about building a sustainable, rewarding business in the booming children's activity sector while positively shaping young lives. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR We're seeking more than traditional football coaches. Our ideal franchisees could be teachers, experienced coaches and dynamic people-skilled leaders who share our philosophy and want to create lasting change in their communities. Whether you're someone who loves being on the field or a natural leader who excels at building and managing teams, there's a place for you at Footy School. WHAT WE OFFER Complete flexibility to run your business on a schedule that suits your life. Full training and ongoing support from a team with over 25 years of combined experience in coaching, business development, safeguarding, and finance. A proven business model that works, backed by nearly a decade of real-world success. This opportunity goes beyond earning a living—it's about building a life-changing business that gives back to your community and impacts young players in ways you never imagined. YOUR BUSINESS, OUR FRAMEWORK You bring the passion and drive. We provide the systems, support, and guidance to help you succeed. It's your business, your vision, your success—with the backing of an established brand and experienced team behind you. Ready to be your own boss while making a genuine difference? Footy School franchising is your opportunity to turn passion into purpose and profit.

Meet the founder of

Footy School

Chris Dehnert

CHRIS DEHNERT, FOUNDER Chris founded Footy School in 2016 after 25+ years coaching in the UK and USA. His mission: make youth football fun, educational, and inspirational for children aged 2-12. Now expanding in the UK through franchising, Chris is empowering driven people to build rewarding businesses while transforming their local communities. "A coach's finest work happens in that space between who a player is and who they can become."
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