ABOUT US
Founded by former professional footballer Callum Johnson, CJ Pro Coaching believes every young player should have access to the mindset, habits, and detail that define professional football.
Our coaching approach focuses on:
Professional standards: Replicating the environment and expectations of the professional game.
Technical development: Improving touch, control, passing, finishing, and movement.
Tactical awareness: Teaching game understanding, positioning, and decision-making.
Individual player analysis: Identifying strengths, spotting areas to improve, and tracking progress.
Every session is game and position specific, designed to match what players experience in real match situations.
Meet the FOUNDER
Callum Johnson began playing football at just three years old before joining Middlesbrough FC’s Academy at age eight. Over the next 13 years, he developed through the ranks, winning the U18 Premier League and earning his first professional contract at 18.
His career included over 300 professional appearances and three promotions with Accrington Stanley, Mansfield Town, and Bradford City, while also representing Portsmouth, Fleetwood Town and Ross County along the way. He’s shared the pitch with some of the Premier League’s greatest players, such as Wayne Rooney, Antoine Semenyo, Eberechi Eze, Morgan Rodgers, Mason Mount, Brennan Johnson, and Christopher Nkunku - as well as competing in iconic stadiums like Old Trafford, Ibrox Stadium, Villa Park and Celtic Park in front of 60,000+ fans.
After retiring at 29 due to injury and now a UEFA-B-licensed coach, Callum has turned his lifelong passion for football into a new mission - helping young players unlock their potential through high-quality, professional coaching.
“I want to use my experience of 12 years as a pro to help players in my local area improve and develop, by focusing on the fine details across all aspects of their game. I aim to develop their strengths, improve their weaknesses, and raise their overall performance levels. Above all, I want to inspire young footballers to dream big, stay dedicated, and understand that anything is possible with hard work and belief.”
— Callum Johnson
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