Built on a promise made on a training pitch in Bolivia
Our founder set out to find the best youth coaching programme on the planet. The trail led him to Santa Cruz, Bolivia — and everything Regent's Park FC has become since starts there.
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Where the philosophy comes from
Before founding Regent's Park FC, John McCulloch set out to find the best youth coaching programme in the world. Paul Gardner, the respected football writer at World Soccer Magazine, pointed him toward three clubs doing it better than anyone: Ajax, Sporting, and Tahuichi.
John chose Tahuichi — and in 2006 travelled to Santa Cruz, Bolivia to see it for himself, bringing his then-girlfriend along as a Spanish speaker. What he found was a club that had won the Gothia Cup ten times over and, at the time, every South American youth championship going. Not just talent — a genuine world-class system.
It's why Regent's Park plays in green tops and red shorts to this day — a direct nod to the Tahuichi kit John saw on that trip — and why the club has sent teams to the Gothia Cup every year since 2011.
John's own football education didn't stop there. He spent over 12 years as a professional footballer, which is where he first saw, up close, what separates good coaching from the rest. He later completed his UEFA B coaching badges, including practical work at the QPR Academy. Today, he stays involved behind the scenes — still just as passionate about developing the coaching team as he was on that trip to Bolivia.
Meet the coaching team →- 10× Gothia Cup champions (Tahuichi, at the time of John's visit)
- Every South American youth title, at the time
- Green & red kit — a direct Tahuichi tribute
The habits that outlast any single season
Discipline
Shown up to, and built through, every single session — not just on matchday.
Confidence
Grown through structured challenge, not pressure — on and off the pitch.
Resilience
Built by a club culture that backs players through setbacks, not just wins.
Belonging
A community from the first session — parents tell us this is what stays with them.
The tournament that started it all
Every year, Regent's Park players get the chance to compete at the Gothia Cup — the same tournament that inspired the club's founding. It's often a player's first taste of international competition, and for many families, an unforgettable experience.
Real families, real feedback
"Regents Park FC has meant so much to our family. The amazing coaching has helped both our sons grow not only in football but also in confidence, resilience, and self-belief. From day one, we've felt welcomed into this community. Our first Gothia Cup with our 12 year old was unforgettable — seeing him build strong friendships with his teammates and the smile on his face throughout the experience was incredibly special."Michelle, parent of a U12 player