Get to know the team
Co-Founder & Lead Coach
Jon Maloney
Age : 39
Experience : 20+ years
Qualifications : FA Level 2 coach, First Aid, Safeguarding (DBS)
Favourite football team : Leeds United
Current player : Molly Sharpe
All time player : Leo Messi
How did you get into football? "I started at the age of 2 with my dad and have continued to play ever since! I spent 8 years at Leeds United in their academy before moving to Doncaster Rovers as a professional at 16 years old."
What is your career highlight? "Making my league debut for Doncaster Rovers in a 1-0 win against Carlisle and managing Harrogate Town Ladies in back to back promotions in the first 2 years of the ladies team"
What does Future Lioness mean to you? "It means giving female footballers the opportunity to progress in the game that they love. The most important part is that the girls enjoy themselves but it will be structured in a way that they improve all aspects of their game as well.
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Coach
Cass Lane
Age : 21
Experience : 4 years coaching
Qualifications : Level 1 Coaching, First Aid, Safeguarding (DBS)
Favourite football team : Leeds United
Current player : Trent Alexander Arnold
All time player : Maradona
How did you get into football? "My mum took me to Killinghall Nomads when I was 5 and i've never stopped playing since."
What does Future Lioness mean to you? "Having played football since I was a child I love passing on what I have learnt to the younger generation to allow them to love the game as much as I do."
What is your career highlight? "Playing in the FA cup at 18"
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Coach
Chloe Hickson
Age : 23
Experience : 4 years coaching
Qualifications : Level 1 Coaching, First Aid, Safeguarding, Currently on my UEFA C, Introduction To Talent Identification.
Favourite football team : Newcastle United
Current player : Bruno Guimarães
All time player : Alan Shearer
How did you get into football? "I learnt how to kick a ball before I could walk so I’ve been told, so I can’t really remember but I’ve always been around it."
What does Future Lioness mean to you? "It’s amazing seeing how much the girls really enjoy the sessions and leaving with a big smile, being a part of helping the girls progress and achieve their goals with Future Lioness means a lot to me."
What is your career highlight? "Winning a girls tournament at Thorp Arch."
Coach
Eva Jenkins
COMING SOON
Co-Founder and PDC Administrator
Jules Maloney
What does Future Lioness mean to you? "Growing up, one of my close school friends was a brilliant footballer however it was a battle for her to progress in the game due to the lack of access and opportunity for girls at that time. I am so excited to be able to be part of Future Lioness, providing a chance for girls to pursue their football aspirations and dreams in a supportive, encouraging environment. We are here to champion girls football."