ABOUT US
EST Sports and Fitness was started by Mark Christie and Jack Saville as a supplemental program for young soccer players seeking elite training similar to the programs and systems taught in Europe.
Mark Christie
UEFA A LICENSED COACH / SPORTS SCIENCE / SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY / HOLISTIC INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AND TEAM PERFORMANCE
• UEFA A License / US A License
• LEVEL 4 Youth Award SFA
• Bachelor of Science Honors Sports Science and Sports Psychology
• USL 2 NorCal Conference Champion x 2
• Qualified Speed, Agility and Fitness Trainer
• Former National level women’s coach (Aberdeen FC)
• Former Director of Coaching / Academy coach San Jose Earthquakes
• Performance coach - USL Championship (MBFC)
• Multiple Team Success and Individual Player Development
• We have helped 100's of players to get into PDP, ODP, IDP, National centers, College and Pro soccer.
• Mark Christie has designed his own 6 pillar curriculum for Player Development.
• Incorporating the latest studies and trends in Sports science, sports psychology, tactics technical, physical, social and mental development.
Jack Saville
Ex-Pro with Premier League Roots – Developed at Chelsea FC and played professionally for 10+ years across the English leagues, including Barnet, Aldershot, and Southampton.
Lead Academy Scout at Chelsea FC – Was Head of Scouting across the Central Region for Chelsea’s prestigious Category One Academy, with experience identifying talent at U17 European Championships and U23 national level.
Expert in Talent ID & Player Development – Trained through FA Scouting Levels 1 & 2, Jack has a proven eye for spotting future stars and aligning talent with elite academy standards.
Skilled in Live & Video Scouting – Blends modern tools with sharp intuition, combining data, footage, and on-the-ground presence to evaluate players holistically.
Connected Across All Levels of Football – Maintains an extensive network across Premier League and Football League clubs, parents, managers, and players.
Mentored by Football Legends – Played under top managers like José Mourinho, Brendan Rodgers, and Edgar Davids—learning directly from the best.
Trusted Voice in the Game – Recognized by peers and mentors for integrity, football IQ, and communication—regularly consulted for professional opinions on player potential.