SBFA Staff - Who's Who?

Dawn Lawrence – Academy Manager

Has a post grad diploma in management, 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.

Paul Hilton - Head of Youth

Paul arrives from Upton Park where he has been West Ham United’s Assistant Academy Director since 2006.

As a player Paul started his career at Bury where he earned a reputation as a goal-scoring centre half with 39 goals in 148 appearances for The Shakers. He then moved on to West Ham but injury forced his career to a premature end. He then took on the role of youth and reserve coach at West Ham and was part of the Hammers back-room team that oversaw the development of Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole from promising schoolboys to established Premier League players. Paul has also spent time at Ipswich Town and Gillingham as Head of Youth.

Mark Jones - Centre Of Excellence Manager

Mark heads up our Centre of Excellence ages from u9-u16 whilst also working closely with Head of Youth and the Under 18's. A former Watford and Rushden player, Mark worked for Wycombe Wanderers before coming to Boro.

Steve Payne - Technical Development Officer

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.

Daryl Smith- Head Community Coach

Rob Yates - Sports Participation Officer

Bekky Brett - Full Time Receptionist

Bekky is one of 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.

Lorraine Stanborough- Part Time Receptionist

Lorraine is our part time receptionist who joined the team in October 2009.

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

Youth Development Coaches	School Of Excellence Coaches
	- Under 16's Coach
	- Under 16's Assistant
Rob Yates - U11, U12 & U13	- Under 14's Coach
Danny Stone - U8, U10 & U18	Paul Higginbottom - Under 13's Coach
Danny Dolan - U14, U15 & U16	Stuart Donkin - Under 13's Assistant
Sean Griffiths - GK U9 - U18	Rob Yates - Under 12's Coach
Community Coaches	Rob - Under 11's Coach
Matt Pring	Dave Locker - Under 11's Assistant
Daryl Smith	Danny Dolan - Under 10's Coach
Chris Paige
Jonny Butler	Richard Masters - Under 9's Coach
	Danny Stone - Under 9's Assistant Sean Griffiths - Goalkeepers

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.