THE RECRUITMENT COMPANY DEDICATED SOLELY TO FEMALE FOOTBALLERS
The Go 2 College Soccer Team
Led by Founder Jon Maloney, the Go 2 team comprises a wealth of knowledge and experience, to ensure the service and experience provided are exceptional. Alongside our ambassadors, the Go 2 team will guide you all the way through the process from your first event up until graduation and beyond.
Jon Maloney
Founder / Managing Director
A three time All American and University of Montevallo Hall of Fame 2015 Inductee, Jon had a successful student athlete career scoring 70 goals in 75 games and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. Jon still holds the record today for the most career goals scored in the Gulf South Conference. In 2020, Jon was awarded the Gulf South Conference Player of the decade and is still the only player in conference history to win the player of the year three times. In 2025 Jon was inducted into the Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame, the first ever men's soccer player to achieve this accolade.
Having worked in the female college recruiting field since 2014, Jon has helped players attain incredible scholarship offers to some of the top colleges and universities in America including Florida State University, Northwestern University, Rutgers University, Fordham University and the University of Southern California to name a few. Along with this, he has built a reputation of not only sending quality players, but more importantly, good people to all different levels throughout the college game.
When it comes to placing players, Jon has great skill in identifying what would be the best fit for the individual. Having had a great experience at a small university with only 2000 students, he understands that everyone is different and looking for a unique experience.
Jon is married to Jules and they have two sons; Archie (12) and Grayson (6).
Ged Maloney
Parent Support & Career Advisor
Ged plays an integral part at Go 2 Event days as he provides an in-depth presentation to all new parents/guardians and is on hand to answer any questions they might have. He is also able to provide a parent's perspective from his experience of visiting Jon at the University of Montevallo.
Previously Ged held the role of Director of Women's Football at Harrogate Town AFC wherein he was heavily involved in the setup of the Ladies football team. Also a qualified referee, you may see him on the pitch making some questionable decisions!
With 30+ years experience in the sales and recruitment industry, Ged is on hand to provide support when players return to the U.K. whether it be with their CV/resume or general professional development.
Martin Powell
Head Coach
Martin is a UEFA B qualified coach and is the Go 2 College Soccer Head Coach for the Northern Events. With experience as Assistant Manager for Leeds United Women and Manager of Harrogate Town Women, Martin brings a wealth of experience to the coaching team. Always on hand to give advice to players during the events, he will always go above and beyond for them. Committed to his own professional development, Martin is keen to reflect this in supporting player's reach their potential. He is an invaluable member of the Go 2 College Soccer Coaching Team.
Kelly Jackson-Powell
Goalkeeper Coach
Goalkeeper Coach and Head of Event Day admin, Kelly works with our goalkeepers at all of our Northern and Midlands events and was a standout performer for Harrogate Town Ladies when the team went through an unbeaten season in 2018. Alongside this, Kelly will usually be one of the first faces you see as she signs players in when they arrive at events. Alongside Ella, we believe it is key to have specific goalkeeper coaching for our players at event days and all the goalkeeper technical work is filmed for players highlight videos.
Phoebe Hollin
Event Day Coach
A former graduate of the Manchester United academy system, phoebe had a standout student athlete career at Temple University. She was team captain for 2 years, playing in 67 games. Phoebe also played for Ashville City Soccer Club in the USL-W league and is currently a professional with Halifax Women FC. Phoebe regularly talks to the players at events, and on zoom presentations about her time in America to provide players and parents/guardians with a first-hand insight into what life as a student athlete is like.
Natascia Bernardi
Event Day Coach
Natascia has a wide range of experience within the women's and girls game and is a UEFA C qualified coach. She is a match day assistant at London City Lionesses along with coaching the QPR Girls U12 as Head Coach. Natascia works at our southern events with the outfield players.
Emily Burke
Event Day Coach
Emily is originally from Ohio and was a student athlete at Georgia State University from 2018 – 2022, wherein she was appointed captain in her Senior year and achieved a bachelor’s degree in biology. After completing her degree in America, Emily played football in Portugal, Denmark, Ireland and Sweden and is currently with Halifax Women FC alongside studying for her Master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Physiology at Leeds Beckett University. We are delighted to have Emily coaching and sharing her knowledge and experiences at our Northern trial events
Ella Hunkin
Goalkeeper Coach
Goalkeeper Coach Ella works with the goalkeepers at all of our Southern and Midland events. Ella is a former student athlete having attended Delta State University before going to Italy to continue playing soccer and complete a Masters Degree. Ella was part of the Delta State team that made their first ever Conference Tournament in 2019 as a Senior, and then graduated with a degree in Exercise Science. Currently with Lewes FC Women, Ella plays a key part in working with goalkeepers at our events.
Maddie Brant
Event Day Coach
Maddie enjoyed a fantastic student athlete career spending 3 years at the prestigious Rutgers University before transferring for her final two years at Iowa State. Maddie is a quality left back who was a regular starter at Iowa State and helped the team to the most successful season since 2016. Maddie currently plays professionally for Lewes Women FC, where she is the Captain. It is great to have Maddie involved at our Southern trial events, where she is able to share her experiences.
Lily Fairclough
Event Day Coach
Lily is currently a UEFA C Coach and is working towards her UEFA B having recently been selected to join the prestigious ‘Powerhouse Project’. Lily is also working towards her BA Honours Football Coaching and Management degree at UCFB as well as holding the position of Head Coach for Sandwich Women FC and playing an integral role at Future Lioness Southeast, a girls-only PDC. You will find Lily on the coaching team at our Southern Events.
Jules Maloney
Head of Operations
Jules has over 16 years experience in data management and analysis. She looks after the day-to-day operational issues and also implements larger scale systems to ensure the Go 2 operation runs smoothly, efficiently and effectively!
