Meet the team
Meet the Team
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Frank Gomez
FOUNDER
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Frank Founded KIKO nearly 20 years ago and has been coaching for over 25 years. Frank is an avid Barcelona fan and takes inspiration from the Spanish style in the philosophy of the way he coaches. Frank is passionate about nurturing the individual not just the player.
FA Qualified
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Jack Rossi
DIRECTOR
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Jack has been coaching for over 10 years and has been with Kiko for 9 years. Jack takes up the role of Director of Operations and has responsibility of the running of all Kiko programmes. Jack is often out and about visiting all our programmes so be sure to come and say hello!
UEFA Qualified
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Harvey Dodd
HEAD COACH
Schools Partnership Lead
Harvey has been a part of KIKO for the past 4 years and is our Head Coach and oversees all coaching. Harvey is a passionate coach who loves mentoring other coaches along their coaching journeys. Harvey is one of the main driving forces within Kiko and is always looking to improve our coaching.
FA Qualified
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PETER CHIARELLI
SENIOR COACH
Development Centres Lead/ Analysis Lead
Peter is one of our Schools Partnership Coaches who works across a variety of schools we coach at as well as coaching our Kiko FC Teams. Peter also joins us with a Degree within Sports Coaching and Analysis. Peter takes on the role of Senior Coach. As Peter e is in charge of our video analysis which has proven as a big benefit to our players.
FA Qualified
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THEO PITSIAELI
LEAD COACH
Theo works across a variety of schools and programmes within the KIKO setup. Theo is a Schools Partnership Coach. Theo takes on the role of our Lead Minis Coach on Saturday Mornings. This has a background working with children with diverse needs and brings his experience to Kiko to help provide sessions that are accessible to all.
FA Qualified
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Finlay Johnson
LEAD COACH
Finlay has been coaching for a number of years and uses his experience of playing at a very high level and in Academy football to help educate and inspire our players. Finlay creates high tempo and intense sessions, players thrive under Finlay’s tuition .
FA Qualified
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Olly Parks
LEAD COACH
Olly joined the Kiko team 10 months ago and has started work within our Afterschool Club Programmes and Team Programmes. Olly is a dedicated coach who prides himself on delivering sessions which enable players to develop but also have fun!
FA Qualified
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Jack Pearce
Lead Coach
Jack joins us this academic year and has brought lots of energy and enthusiasm to all of his sessions. Jack builds great connections with players and parents of his sessions. Still playing football himself Jack bridges the gap between playing and coaching!
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JAY MACKINTOSH
LEAD COACH
Jay is one of our Lead Team Coaches, Jay works within our Teams Programme and takes pride in developing the teams he works with. Jay is also a passionate referee and you will often see him in the middle of the pitch!
FA Qualified
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LUKE FAIRMAN
COACH
Luke has worked for Kiko for a number of years in the Role of Assistant Coach. Luke combines Coaching alongside his Academic Studies. Luke is known for a being a passionate coach who brings lots of energy to the sessions he is involved in.
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Curtis Starr
COACH
Curtis has worked at KIKO for the past 4 years and currently is in the role of Assistant Coach which he combines with his Academic Studies. Curtis currently still plays Football in his spare time and helps guide all his players with his playing experiences.