ACADEMY MANAGER - POSITION VACANT

JOHN PERKINS - ASSISTANT ACADEMY MANAGER U'16-U'18 / YOUTH TEAM COACH

A former member of the coaching staff at Nottingham Forest under Brian Clough, John joined Wolves in 2000 and has been very successful in coaching and developing the Academy's apprentices. Holder of the UEFA A coaching award.

JOHN TROLLOPE - ASSISTANT ACADEMY MANAGER U'9-U'16/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Awarded the MBE for services to football, John has the one club record of almost 900 appearances for Swindon Town. He is responsible for both schoolboy, and coach education and development at the Academy. Holder of the UEFA A coaching award.

TONY LACEY - RECRUITMENT OFFICER

Former professional footballer with Stoke City, Port Vale and Rochdale, Tony spent a further 18 years coaching at every level for Stoke City, including a period as team manager. Has been at Wolves over ten years and has an excellent track record of identifying and recruiting talent.

BOB BENNETT - ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT OFFICER

A member of the scouting staff since 1998, Bob turned full-time at the club five years ago. Concentrates on the local recruitment programme and registration compliance and is well regarded for his diligence.

NICK LOFTUS - EDUCATION AND WELFARE OFFICER

Formerly a well respected teacher throughout the locality, and football Secretary for Wolverhampton schools. Oversees the Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence, ensuring the players achieve high standards of academic, personal and social development. Joined the Academy in 2004.

ROB SHARP - HEAD OF MEDICAL AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

Joined the Academy five years ago having graduated as a Chartered Physiotherapist at Keele University, following which he gained experience in the NHS. Oversees the Academy medical provision and is particularly adept in the field of sports science.

DAVE HART - ASSISTANT ACADEMY PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Another graduate of Keele University as a Chartered Physiotherapist. After a brief spell in the NHS he joined the Academy two years ago, and is responsible for the medical provision to all players in the U'9 to U'16 age range.

JEREMY BRADLEY - ACADEMY DOCTOR

Highly respected General Practitioner who is a senior partner at the Albrighton Medical Practice. Recently graduated with the Diploma in Sports Medicine from Bath University, he has had full governance over the medical provision of the Academy for the past four years.

JENNIFER RICE - ACADEMY ADMINISTRATOR / PA TO THE ACADEMY MANAGER

New recruit to the Academy, Jenny was formerly a Naval Writer and PA to a Naval Commander. Responsible for all Academy administrative procedures, clerical support initiatives as well as fully supporting the Academy Manager on a daily basis.

RON PICKEN - ACADEMY MATCH AND TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR

Highly valued member of staff, he ensures the highest standards of operational management in matchplay and all training sessions. Very well organised and motivated, he has been at the Academy over ten years and also provides a link to parents and guardians.

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