JC ELITE COACHING LTD

Meet the Founder

My name is Jordao Costa, and I am the founder of JC Elite Coaching Ltd. As a semi professional footballer with experience at multiple clubs across the United Kingdom, I have always believed that elite development is not just about drills. It comes from the right environment, the right guidance, and a mentor who understands the game at a deep level.

Growing up in Manchester, football shaped my life from a young age. I competed at academy and semi professional levels, learning from top coaches and playing alongside players who later reached the Premier League and major European leagues. These experiences created the standards and expectations that I bring into every session today.

I launched JC Elite Coaching in March 2025 with one mission:

to raise the level of football development in Manchester and give young players the same opportunities, professionalism, and mindset expected within professional clubs.

Since launching the company, I have had the privilege of working with players at every stage of the game, from grassroots to elite academy to full professionals. This includes players such as Shola Shoretire, Micah Hamilton, Fabio Tavares, Charlie Savage, Owen Dodgson, Halid Djankpata, Deji Sotona, Tommy McDermott, Kristi Montgomery, and many other emerging talents.

My coaching environment is built on intensity, purpose, and enjoyment. I take great pride in creating sessions where players feel challenged, motivated, and supported. Every session focuses on technical detail, tactical understanding, and the mindset required to stand out in the modern game.

My goal is simple:

to help every player, regardless of their starting point, unlock their full potential and become the best version of themselves on and off the pitch.

Featured in Manchester Evening News

In 2025, JC Elite Coaching was featured in the Manchester Evening News for its fast rise within the Manchester football community. The article highlighted the impact of Jordao Costa’s work with academy and professional players, including several from Manchester United, Manchester City, and clubs across the Football League.

It also showcased the professionalism, detail, and standards that have allowed JC Elite Coaching Ltd to become one of the most trusted independent coaching environments in the region.

The feature explored Jordao’s journey from semi professional footballer to respected coach, as well as the growing number of elite players who choose JC Elite Coaching Ltd for additional development. It emphasised the unique environment built on intensity, technical detail, and genuine care for player progression.

Being highlighted by a major news outlet is a reflection of the standard, reputation, and trust that JC Elite Coaching Ltd has earned within the football world.

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TRUSTED BY PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLERS

  • Shola Shoretire

    PEC ZWOLLE ( Manchester United/PAOK FC)

  • Fabio Tavares

    BURTON ALBION ( Rochdale AFC / Coventry City)

  • Micah Hamilton

    MIDDLESBOROUGH FC (Manchester City)

  • Charlie Savage

    READING FC (Manchester United)

  • Tommy Mcdermott

    Tommy Mcdermott

    SHREWSBURY TOWN - LOAN FROM BURNLEY FC

    (Port Vale)

  • Owen Dodgsom

    STOCKPORT COUNTY - LOAN FROM BURNLEY FC

    (Manchester United, Barnsley,Burton Albion)

  • Kristi Montgomery

    BLACKBURN ROVERS

  • Deji Sotona

    BOSTON UNITED

    (Manchester United/OG Nice/Doncaster Rovers)

  • Halid Djankpata

    SPEZIA CALCIO

    (Everton FC)

  • Luca Barrington

    BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION FC

    (Manchester CIty/Grimsby Town)

  • Theo Chapman

    SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC FC

    (Barnsley FC)

  • Chanka Zimba

    IVERNESS FC

    (Blackburn Rovers/Cardiff City/Newport County)

TESTIMONIALS

  • “I’ve been working with Jordi from the very start. If you want to sharpen your game technically, he’s 100% the person to go to. His communication is top, and he makes you understand how important the small technical details really are. He always goes above and beyond for his players, and the sessions have helped me massively.”

    — Shola Shoretire - PEC Zwolle

  • “Working with Jordao at JC Elite has been extremely beneficial for my development. His sessions have helped me sharpen key areas of my game and improve the details I wanted to focus on. I would highly recommend JC Elite to any player who wants to get better every session with a coach who takes real pride in helping players progress.”

    Fabio Tavares - Burton Albion

  • "Every session has something new and exciting to look forward to. It is not just about what happens on the ball it is the environment, the laughs, and the energy that make it special. Best coach out there. The GOAT."

    Zac Scrivens - Fleetwood Town & Wales

  • “Working with Jordao has helped me massively. He has come to watch my games, identified my weaknesses, and worked with me to improve them. Training with him has made a big impact on my football. One of the best coaches out there. Thank you, I appreciate it a lot.”

    Yonathan Merhawi - Manchester United

  • “Bro, you’re a top guy. I’ve known you for years and we played football together back in the day. You’ve always had the football knowledge. I haven’t had a session with you yet, but I’ll definitely be running one soon.”

    Jahmai Simpson-Pusey - Manchester City

  • “We put our trust in Jordao’ and the impact has been outstanding. His deep understanding of the game, clear coaching style, and motivating approach helped our son grow both technically and mentally. What sets JC apart is that he develops people, not just players. He builds trust, encourages discipline, and creates an environment where kids feel supported and driven to improve. He’s also incredibly fun — he even ran our ‘train-like-a-pro’ birthday party, joined in with the games, and had all the kids (and even the parents watching) absolutely loving it. We’re genuinely grateful for everything he’s done, and any player would be lucky to have him.” Thank you JC 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼

    Stevo RIchards Family

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Our Focus, Our Story. A New ERA.

JC Elite Coaching was founded by Jordao Costa with one mission: to create a high-performance environment where players of all ages can reach their full potential. From a young age, football shaped his journey, teaching the value of hard work, discipline, and the right guidance.

After years of playing and developing within the professional game, Jordao launched JC Elite Coaching in 2025 to provide players across Manchester with the level of detail and care normally found at elite academies. Since then, JC Elite has grown into a trusted training programme for grassroots players, academy prospects, and professional footballers.

Our story is about more than football. It is about creating opportunity, building confidence, and inspiring the next generation to believe in themselves on and off the pitch.


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