Meet The Team
Bekki Orlando
Co-Founder
Created in 2021, Footbellas was built on a vision to make football more accessible for girls, regardless of their ability, within a fun and pressure-free environment.
Since then, our ethos and approach have shaped a platform that has supported girls in our community to build confidence, develop self-belief and enjoy football from a young age.
As Footbellas has grown, we’ve continued to create opportunities for girls across schools, clubs and community settings. This includes Bellas’ Ballers, after-school clubs, holiday camps and more recently Play Her Way - our school-based workshop and programme designed to support girls’ confidence, engagement and enjoyment of football during the secondary years.
Rachel Payton
Co-Founder
Since launching Footbellas, we have had the privilege of being part of the continued growth of girls’ football, seeing more girls develop a passion for the game and greater opportunities to take part from a young age.
Through Footbellas, we are proud to have supported girls in our local community to build confidence and enjoy football in a positive, inclusive environment.
As we continue to grow, our focus remains on creating environments where girls feel supported and able to thrive. This now includes Bellas’ Ballers, after-school clubs, holiday camps and Play Her Way - our school-based workshop and programme designed to support girls’ confidence, engagement and enjoyment of football during the secondary years.
Keira Smith
Coach
Keira started playing football when she was 9 years old. Her favourite position is left-back and she enjoyed 6 years at Walton & Hersham United FC.
She holds A levels in psychology, double sport and exercise science and she’s currently studying Sports rehabilitation at St Mary’s University College.
Keira has been part of our coaching team for three years; coaching at our after-school clubs and holiday camps.
Eve Furlong
Coach
Eve’s love of football started at a young age.
Eve studied A Level P.E. at Heathside Weybridge and she has a qualification in refereeing.
Eve has coached at Walton & Hersham United FC and has been part of our Footbellas coaching team for over 3 years; coaching at our after-school clubs and holiday camps. Eve is now at university studying Sports Photography and coaches at our holiday camps when she returns home for the school holidays.
MJ Wells
Coach
MJ been playing football for 10 years and currently plays for Molesey Athletic and captain of Esher College women’s first team.
Her favourite position is right back/centre back and if she’s not out on the field playing football, she’s most likely at the stadium watching West Ham.
MJ has been part of our Footbellas coaching team for a year; coaching at our after-school clubs and holiday camps and more recently, assisting at our Technical Centre.