ACADEMY MANAGEMENT TEAM CONFIRMED

Weston-super-Mare AFC are delighted to announce that alongside the recent Academy management team appointments, Craig Graham will continue as Head of Development Phase and Matt Bazell will continue as Head of Foundation Phase.

Craig said:

I’m delighted to be continuing in such an important role for the club.

“The Academy as made massive progress over the last couple of years and it’s fantastic the club continue to invest and develop the Academy.

“I’m looking forward to continuing working with such a great coaching team and club.”

Matt added:

I am delighted to be continuing my role and very happy to be part of a great team.

“It’s been a long break and I can’t wait to see all the players.”

Oli Bliss, Managing Director, said:

“Craig has done a great job over the past 2 years since he was appointed and is instrumental in moving the Academy forward.

“He has a great understanding of how the development phase from 11-15 operates in the area.

“Matt is amazing with the children from 6-10 in the foundation phase and I firmly believe that once a player joins Matt in our Academy they won’t want to leave because he makes the experience so enjoyable for them.”

We are looking forward to the management team being able to get together and work on progressing the Academy.