Coaches

Gary Charles

Head Football Coach

A skilled right-back who played alongside Roy Keane under Brian Clough whilst at Nottingham Forest. Capped twice for England. Played for West Ham United, Aston Villa and Benifica in Portugal.

Key experience includes:
● UEFA A & B Licence
● Former England International
● Nuneaton Town FC first team manager
● Director of Football and University of Nottingham
● Assistant Manager at Lincoln City FC

Connie Xavier

Head Netball Coach

Ian McParland

Assistant Football Coach

Ian has the UEFA A, B and Pro coaching licences meaning he is qualified to coach football at the highest levels of the game.

Key experience includes:
● Director of Nottingham Forest Elite Academy
● Coach to Nottingham Forest first team
● Nottingham Forest Caretaker Manager during which time he was named Manager of the month for being the only unbeaten team
● Manager of Notts County FC first team
● Assistant Manager to Roy Keane for the Ipswich Town FC first team
● International scout

Andy Reid

Assistant Football Coach

A talented midfielder, Andy began his career at the Nottingham Forest Academy before going on to play for Tottenham Hotspurs, Charlton Athletic, Sunderland and Blackpool. Andy was appointed Head Coach for Ireland Under 18s in March 2019.

Key experience includes:
● UEFA A Licence
● 451 professional appearances
● 60 goals
● 44 International caps for Ireland
● 2 times Nottinghamshire Player of the Year

Paul Hart

Mentor Football Coach

Paul has the UEFA A, B and Pro coaching licences meaning he is qualified to coach football at the highest levels of the game.

Key experience includes:
● Assistant Manager at Stoke City
● Playing career includes Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Sheffield Wednesday and Notts County
● Manager for teams including Nottingham Forest, Queens Park Rangers, Notts County and Swindon Town
● Manager of Leeds United Academy team winning the FA Youth Cup
● Manager of Nottingham Forest Academy winning the U19s title

Carl Greaves

Head Boxing Coach

Staff

Natalia Postlethwaite

YCDS Academy Director

Mr M Lowery

Director of Sports Academy

Mr Lowery is in charge of running the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport for the sports academy.

Key experience includes:
● Previously held positions include: Curriculum Leader of PE, Director of Rugby and Key Stage 5 Coordinator.
● Worked both domestically and internationally in the public and private education sector for 11 years.
● Qualified Strength and Conditioning coach.
● Highly experienced with UCAS, scholarship and post 18 career guidance.
● Founder of the PACE programme for sports scholar students.