SBFA Staff - Who's Who?

Dawn Lawrence – Academy Manager

Has a background in the Leisure Industry and used to play ‘the beautiful game’ to a high standard in the Women’s Premier League. Unfortunately had to retire due to ‘old age’ but still enjoys the odd kick about. Would love to coach more but is normally too busy ensuring everyone else is doing what they should be.

Alex Tunbridge - Head of Community

A graduate from the University of Southampton with an honours degree in Sports Management. Alex holds experience with Southampton FC and has recently spent the majority of the 08/09 season at AFC Bournemouth in the Football League 2.

Rob Yates- Head Community Coach

A graduate from Brighton University with an honours degree in Sociology of Sport and Leisure, Rob is 24/7 football. Rob is normally found coaching the tots and the pay and play sessions at the academy, or out and about coaching at local schools. Rob also coaches on our Youth Development scheme and when he is not coaching football, he is usually playing it.

Bekky Brett - Full-Time Receptionist

Bekky is our full-time receptionist who joined the team in September 2008. Bekky used to live 'up north' and previously worked in a holiday park in Skegness.

Olivia Hewitt - Part Time Administrator

A full time student of Sports at the University of Hertfordshire and is training to be a PE teacher. Olivia Spent 5 years at Stevenage Borough Football Club before committing to the stresses and strains of being a 'full time' student...easy life! When Olivia is not working or studying she plays Hockey to a high standard, coaches county and local Hockey teams.

Additional Coaches

We have a great selection of coaches to call upon all of which are FA qualified, CRB checked and hold a FirstAid qualification.

Community Coaches	YDP Coaches
Jak Melvin	Luther Blissett - Head & u8, u12, and u18 coach
Jonny Butler	Wayne Butfoy - u14, u15 & u16 coach
Paul Higginbottom	Paul Griffin - u10 & GK coach
Matt Pring	Rob Yates - u9, u11 & u13 coach
Dan Blanchard
Daniel Sheppard
Matt Wells
Jordan Wilson
Chris Page
Olivia Hewitt
Sam Barnes
Natasha Dowie

If you would like some help coaching your team such as pre season training or advice on any other matter please feel free to contact the Academy and will will see if we can help.

We also have a number of coaches who can offer fitness training and SAQ.