FUTURE     FUTBOLERS

Future Futbolers LLC was created in 2013 after providing over a decade of training and coaching in the South Jersey area. Prior to the development of Future Futbolers, Michael Ford (Fordy) was hosting a variety of soccer training opportunities for all ages and levels. Future Futbolers strives to provide high-level soccer training while facilitating purposeful instruction to improve each child's overall development. We have created a brand that promotes self-confidence, encourages creativity and caters to meet the the goals of each student-athlete. We specialize in small group and 1:1 technical sessions, position-specific training, and team and summer camps.

Bio
A native of Atco, NJ,  Fordy's love and passion developed at an early age while playing the beautiful game. A member of the Medford Strikers youth soccer program. After playing 4 years at Camden Catholic HS, he went on to play collegiately at Camden County College. While a captain at CCC, Fordy earned  All-Conference, All-Region and All-American honors during the '99-'00 seasons. Fordy then moved on to attend and play at Stockton University. He helped contribute to two successful seasons for the Ospreys. In 2001, the Men's Team set several NCAA & Stockton Soccer records. The 2001 Stockton Men's Team became the first and only team (in any sport) to win a NCAA National Championship. In 2011, a decade after capping off their incredible NCAA run, Fordy and his teammates were recognized and inducted into the Stockton Athletics Hall of Fame.

Mike is known as Mr. Ford in the Berlin Borough community. A teacher of 20 years at Berlin Community School, Mike has been an integral member of the community since his start in 2004. On and off the field, he has committed his services and expertise to a variety of programs and  extracurricular activities. His enthusiasm to his craft is contagious and his ability to develop positive and sustainable relationships continues to shape his legacy.  
 
Mike now resides in Delran, NJ with his wife, Lauren and daughter, Raelyn. 

BA in Psychology - Stockton University
MA in Curriculum & Ed Tech - Ball State University
South Jersey Middle School Soccer League Founder (SJMSSL)
Licensed with NJYS & US Soccer
Trainer with Medford Soccer Coach - 2010g MSC Magic
BCS Lady Lions Head Coach
Former collegiate coach with Cumberland County College.