Football coach Tim Sells' heart stopped during training: details of the tragedy.

Tragic death of football coach

According to The Sun: 47-year-old Tim Sells, a renowned football coach, passed away after collapsing in the gym. His family has already expressed their deep condolences.

Tim, who coached youth teams at Whiststable Town FC and Tankerton, suffered a cardiac arrest during training at Snap Fitness in Herne Bay, Kent. He was urgently taken to QEQM Hospital in Margate, but sadly, after three days, he passed away without regaining consciousness.

Tim's death has caused a significant resonance in the local football community, where he was respected for his coaching skill, reports KentOnline. He also served as a football development manager for the Millwall FC Community Trust.

Tim, also known by his nickname 'Sellsy', lived in Herne Bay with his partner Lisa Goodger and their children Cody (13) and Dami (10).

Memories from family and friends

Lisa, his beloved, expressed deep condolences, noting that the family is experiencing an “unbearable shock.” She recounted:

“We first learned that something had happened when the police came to our home and said that Tim had been urgently taken to the hospital after collapsing in the gym.”

She added that the doctors feared he would not regain consciousness, and Tim died on August 20, surrounded by family. Lisa also mentioned:

“One minute he was with us, the next – gone.”

Tim grew up in Whitstable and attended St. Anselm's school in Canterbury, and later gained business experience at the University of East London. But his true passion was football, and he turned it into a profession working at clubs like Gillingham, Crystal Palace, and Millwall.

The club expressed its “devastation” at Tim's death. Community Trust CEO Sean Daley noted:

“Tim played a key role in expanding our department into a leading sports provider in Lewisham and Southwark.”

He also added that Tim was known for his kind nature that extended to everything he did. “In his warm, generous approach, people always felt supported to achieve their goals,” emphasized Daley.

In 2023, during a radio interview, Tim said:

“I see how our work impacts children in our community. I feel very happy to perform this role.”

Lisa recalled that they met at the Monument pub in Canterbury, where she worked, and he played on a football team. She shared that he was kind, funny, and a bit eccentric, and a relationship quickly blossomed between them.

Tim passed away in the hospital, surrounded by family.

The death of Tim Sells has been a tremendous loss for his loved ones, friends, and everyone who knew him. He left a positive mark on the football community and in the hearts of his students. His dedication to football and genuine support for people will always be remembered by those who had the opportunity to work alongside him.

The entire football community continues to express condolences and support to the family, as such losses are felt not only within the family circle but also in the wider community that includes friends and colleagues.