MEET JAY COCHRANE

Aged 20 years old Jay started coaching for Manchester United Soccer Schools. During his time at Manchester United he was part of the first team tour to South Africa with first team players and management, representing the Soccer School.

Having worked for several other professional clubs Jay is Head of Coaching at Wigan Athletic Academy. Here he manages the coaching programme within the U7-U21 programme having progressed from under 9’s head coach, to managing the Foundation Phase for 10 years and then recently became Head of Coaching. Jay has overseen the pathway of several players who are currently playing in the football league professionally.

Jay has also studied Medicine at The University of Liverpool. His extra-curricular work in football sees him often performing, directing and casting various high brand commercials and short films for brands such as Coca-Cola, Samsung and Gillette. He is well known for delivering the Nike Joga 3 finals, from Highbury (Arsenal FC) live on Sky Sports alongside Eric Cantona.