PATRICK DAVIS
Chairman
Patrick became a coach at SDSFA in 2013, taking a newly formed U11s team at Primary level, After realising there wasn't a pathway through he applied to be secretary and has more recently become chairman, after six years of contributing with others in building the district into what it is today. Along with his involvement with Schools Football, Patrick coaches several junior teams and a men's senior team.
CHRIS DOBBY
Secretary
Chris joined the district set up 3 years ago and has coached at several different age groups. He is a committed and integral part of the team. He recently took up the post of secretary .
ROBERT HART
Treasurer
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SEAN VICKERS
Child Welfare Officer (CWO)
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MARK JACKSON
Girls Co-Ordinator
Mark has been a coach since 2014. He is Level 2 outfield & Level 2 GK certified, along with the youth modules 1,2,3. This has been his third year involved with district. He has recently been appointed chairman of my grass roots club, so has had to take a step back from taking on a team full time, but is still involved with the co-ordination of the girls teams.
BRAD WOODS
Leagues Co-Ordinator
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MARK WHITECROSS
Coach
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SEAN DAVIES
Coach
Sean played professional for 3 Years and after that had a successful Unibond and Northern League career. He loves to pass knowledge on to children starting their football journey. He particularly enjoys inspiring youngsters to be the best they can be. His main beliefs are hard work, respect and nurturing talent.
BEN TURNER
Coach
Ben has played for many years at different levels of the game. His particular highlight was representing England at Amateur level. Playing in Romania in a national tournament. He has previously coached at ages U10 up to U14. He also works at Tilery Primary School, who very much support the progression and development of Schools Football.
KYRAN FOSTER
Coach
Kyran is a full time coach currently employed by a local coaching company, working in schools through the day offering football coaching to primary school pupils and in the evenings coach for teams based at a local junior football club, two of which being his own both boys and girls.
DONNA CROWTHERS
Coach
Passionate about all things football, especially growing the female game at a local level. Started her coaching journey was she was 18years old by completing her FA Level 1 in 2009. From their she has coached at a number of different grassroots team at various ages. She then spent 4 seasons working at Teesside RTC in the foundation phrase. Currently coaching at a local junior team and completed her UEFA B in 2019. Her full-time role as a Football Development Officer for North Riding FA also allows her to support the local grassroots game.
BILLY SHACKLETON
Coach
At only 21, Billy has still amassed 7 years of coaching experience. He currently runs the development programme at a local junior football club, preparing the youngsters for competitive football.
Recently, he managed at the Teesside Regional Talent Club coaching the best female players within our region, preparing them for full and part time professional football within the women’s game.
DAN WILSON
Coach
Dan joins us for his first season with a very diverse coaching experience. He is currently lead coach at the Middlesbrough FC Development Centre in Stockton and has also played Futsal in the FA national league which led him to work with the England Partially Sighted Futsal Squad in their preparation for their European Competition in 2016. He has also had success at grassroots level with several junior or clubs and is currently working with Paris Saint-Germain England in their player development programme.
MARC DALE
Coach
Marc has been involved with football coaching for over ten years. He has been involved with a local junior team, including being part of the senior management team. He works as a scout for MFC and has done for the last five seasons. We are delighted to have Marc on board and know he is looking forward to working with our talented players.