Sherlen Lindsay is a foundation-phase coach at Fulham FC, working with the London club's under-nines and under-10s. A UEFA B licenced coach, he previously worked at both the Arsenal and Crystal Palace development centres. His full-time role is supporting the physical education staff at a special educational needs secondary school. 

SCW caught up with Sherlen to discuss his passion for the foundation stage, why fun should be at the heart of everything and how you can go about understanding your players as individuals…