About Us
ABOUT DMC
From One Session To A Development Pathway.
DMC was built with a simple belief:
Every player deserves the opportunity to develop.
What started as a small private coaching operation has grown into one of the Midlands’ go-to destinations for private football development.
Our focus has always been on the individual player — helping them improve their ability, build confidence and develop the standards required to progress.
Today, DMC supports 400+ players every week across private coaching, development programmes, grassroots football and specialist training.
More Than Just Coaching
We provide a pathway for players of all abilities and ambitions.
From their first steps through Kicks & Tricks, to development centres, 1:1 coaching, technical clinics, specialist programmes and DMC FC, our aim is to provide players with opportunities to keep developing at every stage.
Our pathway has already seen 100+ players progress from our Discovery Programme into DMC FC, with 70+ players going on to sign for professional football clubs.
We are also proud to be an Official Partner Club of Aston Villa FC, alongside the relationships we have built throughout the professional game.
But our biggest measure of success isn’t the numbers.
It’s the players who improve, gain confidence, reach new levels and take their next step.
That’s what DMC is built around.
The DMC Way
As DMC has grown, our standards have remained the same.
We believe development requires consistency, discipline, detail and the right environment.
We challenge players, support them and encourage them to take responsibility for their own development.
Most importantly, we coach the individual, not simply the player within a team.
Our aim is simple:
To help every player become a better footballer and a better version of themselves.
Our Future
DMC has come a long way from where it started, but we believe we’re only getting started.
Our ambition is to continue building the Midlands’ leading player development environment, creating more opportunities for players to develop, compete and progress.
The journey is different for every player.
Our job is to help them take the next step.
DMC — Inspiring The Next Generation. Built On Standards. Driven By Development.
Shaping Tomorrow's Champions
At DM Coaching, our foundation rests on six fundamental values that guide everything we do. These values aren’t just words to us – they’re the essence of our approach to nurturing young footballers into resilient, confident individuals. Let’s delve into what we believe in and provide for the children we work with.
Passion
We ignite passion for football in every child we work with.
Community
We cultivate a sense of belonging within our football community.
Empowerment
We empower children to believe in their abilities.
Resilience
We foster resilience through challenges and setbacks.
Inclusivity
We create an inclusive environment where every child feels welcome.
Development
We focus on holistic development, both on and off the pitch.
Meet the DMC team
Danny Mayne
Founder & Technical Director
UEFA Licensed Coach
Wayne Harper
Lead Player Development Coach
Monday Player Development Centre | UEFA Licensed Coach
Shane Maydew
Lead Goalkeeper Development Coach
Seanna McCann
Lead Technical Coach
Brad Price
Lead Coach & Technical Specialist
Aryaan Mahmood
Lead Technical Coach
UEFA Licensed Coach
Angel Cariata
Outfield Development Coach
Olujimi Famuyiwa
Outfield Development Coach
Ben Nightingale
Lead Technical Coach
Nawahl Thompson
Functional Fitness | Physical Development | Player Performance
Thomas Gethin
Goalkeeper Development Coach
Daniel Dewfield
UEFA Licensed Coach
Monday Player Development Centre