Meet Our Team
Passionate educators and football experts working together to break language barriers in professional football
Stephen Watkins
Technical Director
With expertise in technology and language learning platforms combined with over 30 years of experience running English language schools, including experience teaching players and coaches in the Premier League, Stephen ensures that players have access to cutting-edge tools to master football English.
Paul Watkins
Director of Content and Strategic Parnterships
Paul has been teaching English for 30 years and specializes in language training and effective, student-centered techniques, including sports-specific language. With connections in professional soccer, Paul ensures players learn the exact English they need for success.
David Watkins
Marketing Director
David has over 25 years of experience in ESL as a teacher and director. He has been the director of Cultura Inglesa Teresina since 2008, leading it to a peak of 1,750 students and over 100 employees. Specializing in business strategy and management processes, David is passionate about leading strong, united teams and creating a highly positive company culture.
Dr Michael Alan Watkins
Academic Consultant
With nearly 50 years of experience teaching English as a second language, Michael holds a BA in Modern Languages from the University of Oxford, an MA in Language Science from the University of Reading, and a PhD in Second Language Acquisition from UFSC, Brazil. Michael specializes in EFL materials design and has published extensively.
Our Mission
We empower football players from Brazil and other non-English speaking countries to achieve their dreams of playing internationally by providing specialized English training tailored to the professional football environment.
Our Vision
A world where language is never a barrier to football talent—where every aspiring player has the English skills needed to communicate confidently with coaches, teammates, and media in the UK, Europe, and international football markets.
What Makes Us Special
Football-Specific English
Every lesson focuses on real football scenarios: tactics discussions, press conferences, contract negotiations, and team communication.
Interactive Training
Gamified experiences simulating real match situations, locker room conversations, and media interviews.
Career Advancement
Learning that directly improves players' opportunities for trials, transfers, and success in English-speaking leagues.
Native Language Support
Content available with Portuguese translations and support, specifically designed for Brazilian and Latin American players.
Our Values
Player-First Approach
Every aspect of our platform is designed with the professional footballer's schedule and needs in mind.
Professional Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in sports-specific language training and professional communication.
Football Community
We connect players worldwide, creating a network of football professionals who support each other's language journey.
Continuous Improvement
We constantly update our content based on the latest football terminology, tactics, and industry requirements.