Ben Mitchell is the founder and driving force behind Roll With It Football. With over two decades of experience coaching within the youth development system at Chelsea Football Club, both in its Academy and Foundation, Ben brings an exceptional depth of knowledge, professionalism, and care to every session he leads.
Ben’s approach to coaching is rooted in a holistic philosophy—developing players not just technically, but also physically and cognitively.
To succeed in football, a young player needs more than ability; they need confidence, intelligence, and the resilience to grow through challenge.
His own journey as a player began at the age of eight, cutting his teeth at his local grassroots club. From there, his talent was quickly recognised—he was selected to represent his league with a hand-picked squad of top players, and later earned places at both Millwall FC’s Academy and Crawley Town during his youth career.
These personal experiences—navigating competitive environments, facing setbacks, and learning under pressure—have profoundly shaped Ben’s coaching style. He has a natural ability to empathise with young players, to understand their mindset, and to motivate them to reach their potential both on and off the pitch.
Ben holds an extensive list of coaching qualifications, including:
- UEFA B Licence in Coaching Football
- FA Level 1 & 2 Coaching Football
- Youth Modules 1 & 2
- Futsal Level 1
- FA Mentoring Adults
- FA Talent ID Level 1
- Coaching Disabled and Blind Footballers
- FA Playmaker
- FA Safeguarding Children
- Emergency First Aid (Level 2)
Ben continues to invest in his own development and remains passionate about pushing the boundaries of what coaching can achieve for players of all abilities.
