Our Staff
Bristol City Academy currently has over 60 full and part-time staff working towards creating a clear pathway to first team football.
All departments work together to push our players in every aspect of their development, from pitch-based skills to results in the classroom. Everyone plays a crucial role in the players' experience at Bristol City FC Academy.
The modern footballer is an all-round individual and our staff are committed to pushing our players to fulfill their potential both on-and-off the pitch.
Here is a list of the full-time Academy staff:
MANAGEMENT
Academy Director: Brian Tinnion
Academy Manager: Gary Davenport
FULL-TIME COACHES
Coach Development Manager: Steve Lilley
Lead Professional Development Phase Coach: Alex Ball
PDP Coach: Trevor Challis
PDP Coach: Neil Swift
PDP Coach: Micky Bell
Head of Academy Goalkeeping: Ali Hines
Head of Schoolboy Coaching: Luke Hussey
Lead Foundation Phase Coach: Dean Parsons
Youth Development Phase Coach: George Lawtey
Trainee Goalkeeping Coach: Aaron Sainsbury
OPERATIONS
Operations Manager: Emma Jolliffe
Operations Assistant: Niamh Brown
FULL-TIME SPORTS SCIENCE STAFF
Head of Sports Science: Steve Taylor
Sports Scientist: Henry Szmydt
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Dan Peacock
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Sam Pashen
FULL-TIME MEDICAL
Head of Medical: Dave Walker
Physiotherapist: Alan McFerran
RECRUITMENT
Head of Academy Recruitment: Damian Butt
Pre-Academy Manager: Ian Rossiter
EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Head of Welfare: Pete Coleman
Player Care Manager: Mark Humphrey
Designated Safeguarding Officer / Tutor: Jen Owsley
Tutor: Anthony Barnes