Leamington FC are delighted to announce that current First Team Coach Chris Knott, who also heads the clubs Academy Programmes, has now been appointed to the role of Head of Football Development.
Chris initially joined the club to develop the Club's academy programmes in late 2019 and within a year was appointed as a First Team Coach by Manager Paul Holleran. He is a UEFA ‘A' Licensed Coach who was initially Lead Coach in the Post 16 Academy Programme that the club runs in partnership with Moreton Morrell and Pershore Colleges, both of which are part of the Warwickshire College Group (WCG).
His role will be to build upon the current structures, developing pathways and opportunities for all aspiring footballers. In addition he will actively engage with the Brakes Boys and Lions Girls/Ladies Sections of the club providing support and guidance as necessary and requested. He will continue total oversight of the Post 16 and U7-16 Academy Programmes and will in addition provide consultancy advice to the Brakes Community Foundation CIO with regard to their fast developing Schools Programme.
Leamington FC Chairman Jim Scott stated, “Chris’s appointment was an easy one to make. His professional conduct, coaching skills, personal drive and determination, allied to his experience in developing football pathways made him the perfect candidate for the role. He has imbued himself in the club since joining us 30 months ago and I firmly believe there are exciting times ahead for our football progamme under his stewardship”
