MAL SAVILLE
Programme Director
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Dave Nichols
Head of Academy
Richard Lord
FIRST TEAM COACH
Richard MSci (Hons) in Sports Coaching Science at the University of Gloucestershire (Expected 2023). He is a former academy player at Farsley Celtic FC and played his senior football for Chepstow Town AFC in the Welsh League. He has a wealth of coaching experience across different age groups, including Chepstow Town AFC, Gloucester Athletic FC, securing promotion and league cup win in his first season as coach. Richard holds football Association coaching, sports performance and football analyst qualifications.
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AIMEE WATSON
WOMEN'S HEAD COACH
Aimee is an international player having represented Wales and has played in Uefa qualifiers and the women's super league. She is presently a professional player with Cheltenham Town FC having previously played for Swindon Town and Oxford United Aimee has also played for Bristol City in the women's super league. Aimee is presently the first team coach for the University of Gloucestershire women's team and works with the men's program at UDA. |
Aaron Sainsbury
Head of GK Coaching
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Liana Hyde
student support officer
Liana holds a degree from Worcester University in outdoor recreation management. She has extensive traveling experience and is an avid outdoor enthusiast with qualifications in safety awareness. She is also a fitness instructor at the Oxstalls Campus at the University of Gloucestershire.
Liana will oversee the UDA student support system working closely with the coaching staff and the program director to ensure students are supported in their needs for living, playing and studying at the University as they move to successful graduation. |
Residency and Visiting Coach Programme
The UDA UoG Academy will, over the course of the year, offer training opportunities with visiting coaches from the UK and collegiate and professional coaches from the USA.
This opportunity will provide greater exposure and development for students to help them reach their optimal potential.
This opportunity will provide greater exposure and development for students to help them reach their optimal potential.
Matthew Layton
Visiting coach
UEFA A Licence I FA Advanced Youth Award I BA Hons Sports Management I Higher Education Diploma Elite Coaching Practice I Current PhD Research - Effective Football Academy Processes
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TOMMY TAYLOR
visiting coach
UEFA “A” Licence
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