Meet The Team

Bekki Orlando

Co-Founder

Created in 2021, Footbellas was centred around a vision and commitment to make football more accessible in schools for girls, regardless of their ability, within a fun and pressure free environment.

Three years on and our ethos and brand speaks for itself - the platform we have created has empowered girls in our community to have the confidence and self-esteem to start playing football from a young age.

We are now delighted to embark on a new era of excellence with our Technical Development Centre. A vision that is created and centred around girls dedicated to advancing their football performance.

Rachel Payton

Co-Founder

Over the last three years, we have had the privilege of being part of an incredible movement in girls football. Girls' passion for football and accessibility to play from a young age has grown phenomenally and we are proud of the positive impact Footbellas has had on girls in our local community. 

With our continuing commitment to provide enriching environments for girls to thrive in, we are proud to launch our latest initiative - Footbellas Technical Development Centre. A new chapter to empower, advance and accelerate young female athletes is at the core of our commitment. Ensuring a safe, professional and encouraging environment for each girl to succeed.

Keira Smith

Coach

Keira started playing football when she was 9 years old. Her favourite position is left-back and she enjoyed 6 years at Walton & Hersham United FC.

She holds A levels in psychology, double sport and exercise science and she’s currently studying Sports rehabilitation at St Mary’s University College.

Keira has been part of our coaching team for three years; coaching at our after-school clubs and holiday camps.

Eve Furlong

Eve’s love of football started at a young age.

Eve studied A Level P.E. at Heathside Weybridge and she has a qualification in refereeing.

Eve has coached at Walton & Hersham United FC and has been part of our Footbellas coaching team for over 3 years; coaching at our after-school clubs and holiday camps. Eve is now at university studying Sports Photography and coaches at our holiday camps when she returns home for the school holidays.

MJ Wells

Coach

MJ been playing football for 10 years and currently plays for Molesey Athletic and captain of Esher College women’s first team.

Her favourite position is right back/centre back and if she’s not out on the field playing football, she’s most likely at the stadium watching West Ham.

MJ has been part of our Footbellas coaching team for a year; coaching at our after-school clubs and holiday camps and more recently, assisting at our Technical Centre.

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