Detailed coaching to improve your technique, sharpen your decisions and build confidence in your game.
Person centred coaching, around the person and the player Jonathan Brown, founder
Jonathan has been coaching for around eight years. Before that he was a professional footballer at Hearts and Livingston, and represented Scotland’s youth national teams from Under 15s right through to Under 19s.
Today he is Football Development Manager at Bonnyrigg Rose, and runs JB Football Coaching alongside it. Sessions focus on each player’s individual needs and on long term development, not quick fixes.
Jonathan also supports Team United, and it continues to shape the way he coaches.
One player. One coach. One hour.
Detailed, qualified coaching at senior and youth level, from women’s football in the SWPL to the Scottish FA’s own coach education.
Full time at Hearts and Livingston, capped at every youth level from Under 15s to Under 19s, then years in the part time game while working as a Prison Officer. It is the whole journey a young player is about to take, from someone who took it.
A full time professional footballer at two Scottish clubs.
Represented Scotland’s youth national teams at every level from Under 15s through to Under 19s.
Played part time professional football while working as a Prison Officer and Police Custody Officer, a career spanning eight years.
Around eight years of coaching players of every age and stage, now at Poltonhall Sports Complex.
Football Development Manager, the full time role he holds today, alongside JB Football Coaching.
As Football Development Manager at Bonnyrigg Rose, Jonathan leads the club’s development work, and a big part of that is developing women’s and girls’ football at the club.
It is the same thinking you get in a JB session: every player given a proper pathway, and every player coached as an individual.
All ages and stages, boys and girls. Sessions are an hour, and performance groups and camps run for an hour and a half.
An hour built around one player, or a few, and the specific part of their game they want to move forward.
Bigger numbers, real competition, and still coached as individuals. Performance groups run for an hour and a half.
Run every school holiday, an hour and a half a day, coached to the same standard as every other session.
Each session genuinely uses the space differently. Scroll to see how.
Your game. Your development. Individual attention. Clear feedback.
A handful of players close together, so every decision is contested and every player still gets seen.
Real competition, the kind that only comes from playing alongside others.
Monday to Friday, plus SundayAll sessions on the 3G at Poltonhall Sports Complex
Times and availability are live on the booking page.
Train with purpose. Play with confidence.
Two of the coaches delivering sessions here are Hibernian FC Women players. Not an ambassador arrangement. They run the session.
UEFA A Licence
Former professional at Hearts and Livingston, and a Scotland youth international from Under 15s to Under 19s. Around eight years coaching.
1:1s and groups, six days a week
Hibernian FC Women
Siobhan is a current Hibernian FC Women’s first team player with over a decade of experience at the highest level of Scottish women’s football.
Having progressed through Hibernian’s youth pathway and made more than 300 first team appearances, alongside representing Scotland at youth and senior international level, she brings a wealth of experience to share with players.
Siobhan delivers 1:1 and small group sessions on Tuesdays, helping players develop their technical ability, understanding of the game and confidence in a positive and challenging environment.
1:1 and small groups, Tuesdays
On loan at Dundee United
Lucy is a Hibernian FC Women player, currently on loan at Dundee United. She brings first hand experience of the standards, commitment and dedication required to perform.
Lucy delivers 1:1 sessions focused on developing technical ability, confidence and game understanding in a positive and enjoyable environment. She is passionate about supporting the next generation, particularly within the local area, and understands the difference a supportive coach can make to a player’s football journey.
1:1s, Mondays and WednesdaysWe focus on players’ individual needs and support the process of long term development, through person centred coaching around the person and the player.
An environment that will be unmatched, where kids will be desperate to come back.Jonathan Brown
Freedom. Creativity. Football IQ.
“When I met Johnny my confidence was low but he brought my spark right back and taught me resilience.”Player, 1:1 and group sessions
Sent to Jonathan directly. Shown as written, with children’s names left out.
I feel more confident going into games and I think the technical development work I do with Johnny shows in my performances.Player
You can tell a lot of thought, planning and passion goes into each session from a coach who understands the game as much as Johnny, and he thrives in making it fun and helpful for his youths.Parent
Johnny creates an environment for all his players to learn, challenge themselves and try new things, and always keeps it different and fun. If they are willing to learn, you can’t get a better coach to help take your child to that next level.Parent
Johnny has a brilliant way of connecting, encouraging and motivating her, recognising her strengths while helping her build on areas where she can improve.Parent, 1:1 and small group sessions
Johnny is encouraging, patient, and genuinely passionate about helping each child improve and enjoy the game.Parent
She takes on board your coaching on breaking lines, getting in to good positions and positive brave first touches. We have noticed a real improvement and she now often carries the ball forward before making attacking passes.Parent
We have seen a significant improvement in [her] understanding of the game, as well as a real growth in her confidence and resilience.Parent
Through the mannequins
First 1:1 session
After the session
1:1 session
Under the lights
Shooting practice
Evening practices
On the 3G
Finishing
Friday practice
After training
Finishing practice
End of session
Filmed on a camera over the 3G at Poltonhall. Three sessions, start to finish.
Bookings run through Pembee, the booking system JB Football Coaching uses. The first time, it asks you to create a free account. That is a one off: your details are saved, and every booking after that is a couple of taps.
1:1, a small group, a group block or a camp.
A one off sign up on Pembee, so your details are saved for next time.
Choose a time from live availability and pay securely online.
Every player leaves with something clear and practical to work on.
Booking again? Your account is already set up, so you go straight from step 1 to step 3.
The seven we get asked most. Anything else, ask Jonathan directly.
All ages and stages, boys and girls. Small groups run from age 5 all the way to first team players, and 1:1 sessions are recommended from age 10 and up.
Live prices and times are on Pembee, so you always see the current figure. Tap See live prices and times on any session.
Sessions are an hour. Performance groups and holiday camps run for an hour and a half.
It depends on the day. Jonathan coaches every day, Siobhan takes 1:1s and small groups on Tuesdays, and Lucy takes 1:1s on Mondays and Wednesdays. The full week is set out above.
Small groups are booked as 5 week blocks. 1:1 sessions are booked one at a time, whenever suits you.
On the 3G astroturf at Poltonhall Sports Complex, 2 Polton Avenue Road, Midlothian EH19 2NU. There is a map at the bottom of this page.
Through Pembee. Create a free account the first time, then pick a slot and pay online. If you are not sure which session suits your player, send Jonathan a WhatsApp first.
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