Our Approach
Why Route One Pathway
Route One Pathway exists to bring clarity and structure to football and education ecosystems. We combine recruitment expertise, operational understanding, and real-world experience to support sustainable growth across the game.
Built for Different Pathways
Having moved from the U.S. to the U.K. to pursue both education and football, Matthew has experienced first-hand the structural gaps that exist between ambition and clarity.
Since then, he has progressed from international student to senior leadership and advisory roles within non-league football and higher education, serving as club chairman, director of football, and strategic consultant.
Route One Pathway was built from direct operational involvement, not theory. It exists to bring structure, alignment, and long-term thinking to football and education ecosystems where clarity is often missing.
Founder & Consultant
How route one pathway operates across football and education
our Impact
of clients received access to a real opportunity, including trials, placements, or strategic introductions.
of clients continued to seek guidance and support beyond initial consult.
of work has supported progression within football or higher education.
of the work involved pathways or connections across international football or education systems.
Proven Pathways
What Our Clients Say
'Before I worked with Route One Pathway, I had no clear structure for combining university and non-league football in London. His guidance gave me direction, helped me navigate the process, and build early connections within non-league football."
"From working with Route One Pathway, I have found myself in numerous environments that gave me the nurturing to improve my game to where I am now as a player, as well as my situation."
"Route One Pathway has helped me a lot with my career by giving me one of the only opportunities I've had in football, which was a trial with Slough Town FC for their EDS team, for which I was selected."
