Kinetic Foundation

Kinetic Foundation is a registered charity based in London, England, which combines football and education of young people.^[1]

History

Kinetic Foundation was founded after the 2011 England riots by former Crystal Palace coach Harry Hudson and James Fotheringham.^[2] The academy provides its players an education,^[3] mandatory volunteer opportunities,^[4] and opportunities to play for an American college on scholarships.^[5]

In January 2026, former Kinetic Foundation coach Calum McFarlane became interim head coach of Premier League side Chelsea, following the firing of Enzo Maresca.^[6]^[7] Following Chelsea's appointment of Liam Rosenior as head coach on 6 January 2026, Calum McFarlane was appointed as a first-team coach, and Kinetic co-founder Harry Hudson was appointed as U21s Head Coach.^[8]

Graduates

The following are graduates of Kinetic:^{[citation needed]}

References

^ "'We have some of the best unsigned talent in London' – The football charity behind two of Millwall's most promising young players – Southwark News". Archived from the original on 17 April 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
^ "Inside Kinetic, the academy giving players a second shot at going pro". theathletic.com (Archived). Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
^ "Education". UK: Kinetic Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
^ "Volunteering & Mentoring". UK: Kinetic Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
^ "USA Soccer Scholarships". UK: Kinetic Foundation.
^ Kinsella, Nizaar (1 January 2026). "Chelsea: Who is Calum McFarlane?". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
^ "McFarlane Joins City after 6 years of service". Kinetic Foundation. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
^ "Liam Rosenior's Chelsea backroom staff confirmed". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
^ "Sincere Hall". Hull City A.F.C. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
^ "Barrow Lock Up Left Back Myles". barrowafc.com. Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
^ "Kamarl Grant Signs for Millwall". Kinetic-foundation.org.uk. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
^ "The south London football academy helping disadvantaged young players like Joe Aribo flourish on and off the pitch". skysports.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
^ "Croydon's Kinetic Foundation have helped more than 50 players to reach professional academies". londonnewsonline.co.uk. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021.
^ "Football academy responded to London riots by producing Rangers' Aribo and more pros". express.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
^ "'We're careful we don't sell dreams': the football academy with a knack for spotting talent". theguardian.com.
^ "Inside Rangers' developing relationship with Kinetic Foundation as Kevin Ciubotaru follows Joe Aribo route to Ibrox". footballscotland.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.

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[1] "'We have some of the best unsigned talent in London' – The football charity behind two of Millwall's most promising young players – Southwark News". Archived from the original on 17 April 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2024.

[2] "Inside Kinetic, the academy giving players a second shot at going pro". theathletic.com (Archived). Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

[3] "Education". UK: Kinetic Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.

[4] "Volunteering & Mentoring". UK: Kinetic Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.

[5] "USA Soccer Scholarships". UK: Kinetic Foundation.

[6] Kinsella, Nizaar (1 January 2026). "Chelsea: Who is Calum McFarlane?". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 January 2026.

[7] "McFarlane Joins City after 6 years of service". Kinetic Foundation. Retrieved 4 January 2026.

[8] "Liam Rosenior's Chelsea backroom staff confirmed". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 9 January 2026.

[9] "Sincere Hall". Hull City A.F.C. Retrieved 8 August 2024.

[10] "Barrow Lock Up Left Back Myles". barrowafc.com. Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023.

[11] "Kamarl Grant Signs for Millwall". Kinetic-foundation.org.uk. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2025.

[12] "The south London football academy helping disadvantaged young players like Joe Aribo flourish on and off the pitch". skysports.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.

[13] "Croydon's Kinetic Foundation have helped more than 50 players to reach professional academies". londonnewsonline.co.uk. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021.

[14] "Football academy responded to London riots by producing Rangers' Aribo and more pros". express.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.

[15] "'We're careful we don't sell dreams': the football academy with a knack for spotting talent". theguardian.com.

[16] "Inside Rangers' developing relationship with Kinetic Foundation as Kevin Ciubotaru follows Joe Aribo route to Ibrox". footballscotland.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.