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CEO @WiltsCountyFA = day job + Coach Developer & Mentor @TheFA ST @AVFCOfficial Trustee @SightSupportWOE & @wesportap MSc, @BristolUni, studying @UniBirmingham

Bristol, England
Joined July 2020
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Join our team! Wiltshire FA is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual with a passion for coach development to join the team as a Casual Coach Developer. Learn more - wiltshirefa.com/news/2025/oc…
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Next steps of our grounds renovations - further scarification before distributing 90 tonnes of sand across our 3 grass pitches. This is to cover divots, level the surface and improve drainage.
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This week we have began our grounds renovations at Green Lane! Firstly, Aeration & Scarification.
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🚨QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS ft. ADAM NUNN🚨 Get an insight into your @EmiratesFACup Final assistant referee.
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Simon Russell retweeted
𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 | Club Development Support (University Work Placement) We're looking to recruit a university student on a full-time work placement to support the development of our clubs. Closing date - Friday 9 May 2025 For more/to apply 👇 bit.ly/4cGqvEy
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Simon Russell retweeted
Visit the age group link below to sign up. U8 & U9 👇 bit.ly/4lncHTi U10 & U11 👇 bit.ly/3EdqlIc U12 & U13 👇 bit.ly/3XM7meo U14 & U15 👇 bit.ly/43LJ0oK
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Simon Russell retweeted
𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀' 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 | To celebrate #WEURO2025, we're hosting a girls' football festival at Wiltshire FA on 28-29 June. Teams are invited to join us in this six-a-side tournament, which promises to be a fun day of football for all involved.
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A fabulous #FutureFit evening with colleagues @WiltsCountyFA @EnglandFootball @vicky_fisher10 and Grassroots coaches, sharing information around the why, what and how for our game. Lots of positive interaction and good questions from the audience. Thank you for attending 👏😁⚽️
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📽️ Highlights from the @WiltsCountyFA U15 Minor Cup final @YouthSwindon White v @YouthSwindon. yoursportswindon.co.uk/video… SUBSCRIBE now & play your part in enabling us to cover local, grassroots sport. >>> Just £25 a year OR £5 a month <<<
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𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 | Our FREE workshop for coaches builds confidence in coaching players with disabilities (both visible and non-visible). (1/2)
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Learn more! The FA has announced a new framework for youth football coming into effect from 2026/27 entitled FutureFit - full details are on our website. Join us at Wiltshire FA on 1 April for an opportunity to learn more and ask questions 👇 buff.ly/tp0fZYm
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𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 | Coaches across Wiltshire are invited to our Play Phase CPD event, perfect for those working with players aged 4-6. The session focuses on creating fun, engaging first experiences in football while supporting player development (1/2).
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Eid Mubarak to everyone across Wiltshire celebrating, from all at Wiltshire FA.
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𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 | Today, 22 March, is #NonLeagueDay. During the international break, we're encouraging everyone to head down to their local non-league fixture to support a club lower down the pyramid.
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Let's make the game better for everyone. Report hate to us, The FA, Kick It Out or a Match Official. We’ll remove hate by banning players, deducting points, even closing grounds. When you report it, we sort it, together we protect the game 👇 EnglandFootball.com/ReportHa…
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🔵 Calling all Coaches 🔵 Sign up to come and see what the Academy is getting up to within the Foundation phase. To find out more and to sign up for the event on 25th April, click on the link within the article on our club website! #UTG
We are proud to be hosting our very first Bristol Rovers Coach Collaboration event, with a real focus on The Bristol Rovers Way within the Foundation Phase! Find out more below! ⬇️

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🚨24 HOURS TO GO BEFORE OUR YOUTH CUP FINAL🚨 19:45 kick off where both @SalisburyFC youth teams will face each other. BE THERE TO FIND OUT THE CHAMPIONS! @Village_Hotels #final #youthcup #wiltshirefootball
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Simon Russell retweeted
Our clubs and leagues do so much for our game and want nothing in return. To all these incredible people, your thanks will mean the world. Nominate someone who deserves a thank you today 😊 ⚽️ 👇 buff.ly/3UyWtf3
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Last week, The FA announced a new framework for youth football coming into effect from 2026/27 entitled FutureFit - full details are on our website. Join us at Wiltshire FA on 1 April for an opportunity to learn more and ask any questions you have 👇 buff.ly/3QBLDBG
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