LATAA Football Academy delivers professional, structured player development — built by a UEFA Pro Licence coach and former professional player. Technical excellence, game intelligence and character, for every player on the pathway.

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Goals Dagenham · Ages 7–15

Develop. Perform. Move Forward.

01 UEFA Pro Licence

Run by an ex-professional player holding football's highest coaching qualification.

02 Structured Pathway

A player development programme progressing from technical foundation to performance.

03 3G, Every Week

Monday, Wednesday & Friday sessions on 3G facilities at Goals Dagenham.

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Why choose
LATAA

More than football coaching — a professional environment built to develop technique, mindset and character together.

UEFA Pro Licence Coaching

Run by an ex-professional player holding the highest coaching qualification in the game.

Player-Centred Approach

Every player is treated as an individual — their strengths, needs and pace of learning shape the sessions.

Individual Development

Structured, monitored progress with a written player development review each month.

Mental Toughness

Building resilience and confidence so players can perform under pressure, on and off the pitch.

Character & Values

Discipline, respect and teamwork are coached with the same intent as technique and tactics.

Safe & Inclusive

A welcoming environment for all abilities, focused on enjoyment as much as high standards.

🛡 Safeguarding

Player safety
comes first

The welfare and protection of every child is our highest priority — safeguarding is everyone's responsibility at LATAA.

Safeguarding Policy

Our full policy covering commitments, procedures, safer recruitment and reporting concerns.

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Coaches' Code of Conduct

The standards of professional behaviour every LATAA coach agrees to uphold.

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Parent/Carer Code of Conduct

What we ask of parents and carers to help keep every session safe and positive.

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Photography & Video Policy

How we use images and video of players, consent, and how to withdraw it at any time.

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🧑‍🏫 LATAA Team

Meet the team

The people behind LATAA — our coaching standards and the leadership team delivering every session.

At LATAA Football Academy, our coaches hold FA and UEFA-accredited coaching qualifications, are FA Safeguarding certified, and Enhanced DBS checked. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of player development in a safe, professional and positive learning environment, where every player is supported, challenged and inspired to reach their full potential.

✓ FA & UEFA Accredited ✓ FA Safeguarding Certified ✓ Enhanced DBS Checked
Micah Hyde — LATAA Football Academy coach

Micah Hyde

Micah Hyde is a UEFA Pro Licence coach, former Premier League player and international footballer with extensive experience in professional football and academy player development. During a distinguished playing career, he achieved promotion four times, bringing a wealth of experience, leadership and knowledge to LATAA Football Academy. With experience coaching and developing players across a number of professional academy environments, Micah has worked with players at every stage of their development journey. He is passionate about helping young players develop their technical ability, football intelligence, confidence and character in a professional, positive and supportive environment.

Tyrique Hyde — LATAA Football Academy coach

Tyrique Hyde

Tyrique Hyde is a former professional footballer who made his senior debut at just 17 years old. Having played for a number of clubs across the football pyramid before carving out a career in television & social media, Tyrique brings valuable experience from both the football and media industries. Passionate about developing young people, he provides positive mentoring at LATAA Football Academy, helping players develop their technical ability, football intelligence, confidence, character and mindset in a supportive environment. Committed to developing the whole player, Tyrique encourages young people to reach their full potential both on and off the pitch.

Mekhi Hyde — LATAA Football Academy coach

Mekhi Hyde

Mekhi Hyde is a UEFA-qualified coach and former academy player with playing experience across the English football pyramid and overseas. His experience has given him a strong understanding of the technical, tactical and psychological demands of the modern game. At LATAA Football Academy, Mekhi is committed to developing the next generation of players through high-quality coaching in a positive, professional and challenging environment, helping every player maximise their potential and express themselves with confidence both on and off the pitch.

⚽ Our Programmes

Age-appropriate
pathways

Three programmes, each designed around how players actually develop at that stage — from foundation to performance.

01 Foundation Phase

U7–U9

MON 5:30–6:30PMFRI 5:30–6:30PM
  • Fun, engaging sessions
  • Foundation technical skills
  • Ball mastery & confidence
  • Enjoyment-first coaching
02 Youth Development

U10–U12

MON 6:30–7:30PMFRI 6:30–7:30PM
  • Technical & tactical development
  • Growing game understanding
  • Performance & teamwork
  • 1v1s, 2v2s & small-sided games
03 Performance Phase

U13–U15

WED 5:30–7:30PM
  • Performance training
  • Strength & conditioning
  • Competitive mindset
  • Leadership & resilience
The LATAA Pathway

From foundation
to performance

Every player moves through the same six stages of development — at their own pace, with the same end goal.

STAGE 01

Technical Foundation

STAGE 02

Technical Excellence

STAGE 03

Game Understanding

STAGE 04

Decision-Making

STAGE 05

Confidence & Creativity

STAGE 06

Performance

The Training Week

What players
actually work on

Sessions are designed by a UEFA Pro Licence coach to maximise ball contact, repetition and decision-making.

U7–U9U10–U125:30–7:30PM

Technical Development

Monday sessions focus on developing the technical foundations required to become a confident, effective footballer — designed to maximise ball contact and repetition.

Focus Areas
Ball MasteryBall ProtectionBall Manipulation 1v1 Attacking & Defending2v2 & 3v3 Practices PossessionDefendingFinishing
U13–U155:30–7:30PM

Technical Development & Game Understanding

As players progress, training increasingly links technical ability with tactical awareness — helping players recognise situations, decide, and execute under pressure.

Part 1 — Technical Development
Ball MasteryBall ProtectionBall Manipulation 1v1 Attacking & Defending2v2 & 3v3 Practices PossessionDefendingFinishing
Part 2 — Game Understanding
Small-Sided GamesGame-Based PracticesCompetitive Tournaments
U7–U9U10–U125:30–7:30PM

Game Understanding

Friday sessions apply technical skills in a game environment — players play, experiment, make decisions and solve problems in realistic football situations.

Focus Areas
Small-Sided GamesGame-Based PracticesCompetitive TournamentsGame IntelligenceDecision-Making
📅 Training & Bookings

Reserve your
trial session

Weekday evenings, all year round, on 3G facilities at Goals Dagenham. All abilities welcome.

DayTimeAge Group
Monday5:30–6:30pmU7–U9
Monday6:30–7:30pmU10–U12
Wednesday5:30–7:30pmU13–U15
Friday5:30–6:30pmU7–U9
Friday6:30–7:30pmU10–U12
Goals Dagenham

Training is held on professional-standard 3G facilities, weekday evenings, all year round.

✓ First Session Free
£100/4wks
Training Programme
  • 2 × 60-minute sessions per week
  • 8 sessions per 4-week programme
First Payment
£150 total
£50 registration package
£100 first 4-week programme
£50 one-off registration fee includes your full LATAA training kit, player registration, an initial player assessment, and 4 weekly written player feedback reports.
Ongoing: £100 every 4 weeks.

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📞 Get In Touch

Ready to join
the academy?

Call or WhatsApp07852 878618
Emailinfo@lataafootballacademy.co.uk
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👤 About Us

Develop the person.
Develop the player.
Develop the performance.

Coaching Philosophy

Develop. Perform. Move Forward.

Our coaching philosophy is centred around creating better players and better people. Players develop best in an environment that is positive, challenging, supportive and player-centred — one where they're encouraged to take ownership of their learning.

We develop players who are technically excellent, tactically intelligent, physically prepared and mentally resilient, while building the character, confidence and values needed to succeed both on and off the pitch.

The goal isn't just better footballers — it's confident, resilient, ambitious young people, ready to succeed in football and in life.

Academy Vision

Develop. Grow. Succeed.

To develop better players, better people, and create a pathway for every player to reach their potential — in a professional, positive and challenging environment.

We support every player to develop their football ability, confidence, character and mindset, and inspire them to love the game, embrace challenges and take ownership of their journey.

Whether the ambition is to play at the highest level, or simply become the best version of themselves.