About Our Team

James Quinn

http://freelineinc.com/wp-login.php Program Director and Coach

UEFA B Licence

A graduate of Edge Hill University and UEFA qualified coach, James has over 10 years experience working in sport across the globe including spells in India, Nigeria, Finland, Dubai & Thailand. James had also coached at academies for some of the biggest clubs in the world including Manchester City and Liverpool Football Club

James McAloon

source Program Director and Coach

FFA & AFC B Licence

James is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rising Star Sports and Rising Star Football Academy. James has been coaching for over 10 years, developing standalone academies, in school and club programs. James has helped develop over 5000 young footballers and has coached in 5 countries. James is a highly respected coach in Asia having coached youth and senior state championship teams and most recently as an Assistant Coach at a professional team in Vietnam. James believes in developing creativity and individuality on the field as part of a fun, disciplined teamwork ethic.

Gary Judge

http://noahsroofing.biz/roofing/ Program Director and Coach

UEFA A Licence

Chris Stammers

Coaching Director 

UEFA A Licence & UEFA Academy Managers Licence

Academy manager Chris Stammers boasts an impressive CV, forced to retire due to injury whilst playing at Sheffield United Chris went on to gain his UEFA A licence and FA academy managers licence. Chris has coached at several high profile academies including Manchester United, Blackburn and Burnley as well as managing several lower league clubs including Burscough FC and Clitheroe FC

Craig Manville

Coach

Exercise and Nutrition Coach

Craig is the academy exercise and nutrition coach and with over 10 years experience in the industry is well placed to provide players with the expert advice and guidance needed to prepare themselves physically & mentally for a career in sport.