Meet the coaches: Angie Aldous
Our u10 Girls are very lucky to have a manager who can call upon more footballing experience than most. Having recently called time on a 48-year playing career taking in top clubs such as Millwall and Spurs, Angie’s thrown herself into coaching for the first time this season and is loving every minute of it!
Hi Angie, tell us what got into football coaching…
My partner nagging me to do so!
Angie runs out for Faversham Strike Force in the final game of her amazing 48-year career!
Tell us about your own football background? Where does your love of the game come from and did you play a lot of football before becoming a coach?
My Dad was semi-professional and I have three brothers so I’ve played football for as long as I can remember. I signed for Millwall Lionesses at 14 and went on to play for a few clubs before ending up at Spurs Ladies. More recently I’ve been playing for Faversham Strike Force as well as enjoying Canterbury Old Bags.
What team do you support and why?
Tottenham Hotspur, is there anyone else?
Have you ever met a famous footballer? If so, who?
No. (The editor would like it noted that Angie’s uncle Stan captained Leyton Orient to the Third Division title in 1958! If that’s not famous what is?!)
What’s surprised you most about the experience of being a football coach?
How much I enjoy it!
What’s the most difficult aspect of coaching a team and what’s the most rewarding?
The most difficult thing is trying to give 14 players equal game time, and the most rewarding is seeing them enjoy the game and improve.
Tell us about your favourite moment as a coach so far.
We play 2-2-2 and one defender went to pressure the ball and the other tucked in to cover. I doubt anyone else noticed but I loved it!
What do you like about Canterbury Eagles?
The girls and the parents are great, also the support of the other girls’ teams coaches.
Who in particular at Canterbury Eagles has helped you in your coaching journey?
Jo Treharne - I’d never have joined without her support.
Angie with fellow coaches Sarah and Cath.
What would you say to someone considering getting involved in coaching youth football?
Do it!
What one thing would you like to change about grassroots football?
The attitude of some coaches (NOT Eagles).
Finally, what do you hope your players get out of playing for Eagles?
Fun!
Claiming a medal at a recent tournament with the Old Bags.
