About us

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Our Story

We’re Jamie and Nikki, founders of Able Kicks and proud parents of four boys — three of whom have additional needs. Based in West Sussex, our family’s lived experience navigating the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) inspired us to create a service that truly understands and supports individuals and families like ours.

Able Kicks was born from that journey, with a mission to empower young people with SEND through personalised coaching, goal-setting and encouragement. We believe in the power of inclusive environments, tailored support and helping every individual thrive in their own way.

Beyond Able Kicks, we’re actively involved in the local SEND community. Jamie manages both the U12s and U16s Wick Dynamos Inclusive Football Teams and coaches the U16s. Nikki serves as Coach and Admin for the Wick Dynamos Inclusive Team and coaches the U12s. Our work on and off the field reflects our passion for building confidence, connection, and opportunity for all.

We’re here to walk alongside individuals, families, schools and professionals — offering practical support with genuine care and understanding.

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Founder and Head Coach at Able Kicks Football Jamie Dalby’s Qualifications:

• BT Play Maker
• Introduction To Coaching Football
• Level 1 Qualified Coach
• Disability Football Introduction
• Introduction to Coaching Disabled Footballers
• FA First Aid Qualified
• Safeguarding For All
• Safeguarding Children Course
• Player Welfare In All Ages
• Concussion Grassroots Guidelines
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• Respect For Coaches
• Introduction to Talent identification in Football
• Guides to the Laws of the Game
• Equality and Diversity

Jamie is also qualified in:

• Level 2 Understanding behaviour that challenges
• Level 2 Understanding specific learning difficulties
• Level 3 Diploma Health & Social Care
• MIDAS 2023-2027
• Understanding mental health
• Enhance pupils mental health and well-being policy
• Anxiety and depression in children: A practical guide for secondary schools
• Sexual harassment and violent: Addressing the impact on children’s mental and physical well-being

Co-Founder and Secretary At Able Kicks Nikki Dalby’s Qualifications:

• BT Play Maker
• Introduction to Coaching Football
• Level 1 Qualified Coach
• Disability Football Introduction
• Introduction to Coaching Disabled Footballers
• Deaf Awareness
• FA First Aid Qualified
• Safeguarding Awareness For Parents and Carers
• Safeguarding Adults
• Safeguarding For All
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• Concussion Grassroots Guidelines
• Player Welfare in Open Age Football
• Respect For Coaches
• Equality and Diversity

Nikki is also qualified in the following:

• British Sign Language Level 1
• Level 2 Understanding Autism
• Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems:
• Mental Health, Stress, Anxiety, Phobias, Depression, Post Natal Depression, Bipolar Disorder,
• Schizophrenia, Dementia, Eating Disorders, ADHD, PTSD.
• Deaf Awareness