| Steve McKimm

Steve McKimm
Academy Manager

Steve McKimm brings extensive experience across senior and youth football to Volenti Academy, combining a strong understanding of the competitive game with a genuine commitment to developing young players.

A former Chelsea schoolboy, Steve went on to play in the Isthmian League and National League, gaining valuable experience of the standards, discipline and mentality required to succeed in senior football.

A UEFA B qualified coach with over 16 years of coaching experience, Steve has worked with clubs including Sutton United, Tonbridge Angels, Carshalton Athletic and Cray Valley PM. His experience also extends to youth development through his work with Volenti Academy and JDFS, where he has coached players from Under-8 through to Under-13.

Steve specialises in tactical awareness, game understanding and developing a winning mentality. His experience across different levels of the game allows him to help young footballers understand what is required to progress and perform consistently.

Coaching Philosophy

Steve believes successful player development starts with understanding the game and recognising the responsibilities that come with being part of a team.

His coaching places particular emphasis on tactical intelligence, positional discipline and helping players make better decisions in competitive situations. He encourages young footballers to develop confidence in their abilities while understanding how their individual contributions support the wider team.

Steve’s approach is built around maintaining perspective, working hard and continually learning. He believes that players perform at their best when they embrace the challenges of football without allowing pressure to take away their enjoyment of the game.

Steve’s advice: “Never get too high or too low, football is pleasure not pressure.”