 John Gayle subsequently took up a coaching role at a school in Birmingham by the name of Washwood Heath Technology College, a predominantly working-class school with a massive Asian influence, during which time he gave out training sessions in many areas of football and credit to the footballer for reaching out to the ethnic minorities of Birmingham.In July 2006 Gayle was appointed manager of Devon League side Totnes and Dartington Sports Club.Prior to his appointment, he had been working for the Prince's Trust in Birmingham.