John Dyke
UDA PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Email: jdyke@udauk.org
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John joins UDA Chester from Manchester City Football Group, where he held the position as the director of academy operations for Manchester City Soccer Academy in the USA.
John has a wealth of experience in coach education with the City Group having worked in China with the Chinese National football association through their ministry of education. Most recently John has worked in the USA bringing the Manchester City philosophy and methodology to the coaching centers he has directed. John has been responsible for global talent identification both in the USA and China through a variety of programs and his team specifically selected players from China to be invited to play at the Manchester City U23 academy. |
Prior to joining Manchester City Group John worked at Manchester United serving as their soccer schools international project manager, overseeing their global educational courses for aspiring players. John has overseen the assessment and development of players for the programs with Manchester United soccer schools.
In addition to coaching John will direct all operations in the academy as well as serving as an on field coach. He will not only lead the coaching staff but will be ensuring the social and cultural experience of students is extended beyond the training and games program to give an all round positive student experience.
John will be also using his extensive contacts in the English professional game to enhance the student development and understanding of the game through visiting coaches and webinars from coaches at the professional level.
In addition to coaching John will direct all operations in the academy as well as serving as an on field coach. He will not only lead the coaching staff but will be ensuring the social and cultural experience of students is extended beyond the training and games program to give an all round positive student experience.
John will be also using his extensive contacts in the English professional game to enhance the student development and understanding of the game through visiting coaches and webinars from coaches at the professional level.
Jamie Fitzpatrick
Head of Coaching
Email: jfitzpatrick@udauk.org
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Jamie joins the academy from the Manchester City Football Group. In addition he has worked at Manchester United Academy within their youth programs.
Jamie coached and oversaw coaches within the City Football program, managing the preparation, organization and review of the coaching sessions as a lead coach both at national and international levels. Jamie will bring his extensive qualifications and experience to students, having worked in two English premier academies helping players reach their optimum potential. He will direct session coaches as needed and directly oversee the training, playing and games program. Jamie will work closely with the program director to give formative and summative feedback to players through data collection points to enhance the development process of students. |
Jamie Evans UDA
u 21 Royals Coach
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Jamie joins the UDA coaching staff from Manchester City AFC and will oversee the Royals u21 team in the NW counties league. Jamie worked for Manchester City FC for six years and has coached players in the UK and overseas including in Europe and the USA. Jamie’s planned and delivered coaching sessions as well as oversaw the mentoring of coaching staff within the City group. Jamie prides himself on organization, analytics and attention to details in preparation for sessions for on field delivery. His goal for players is to develop the players using philosophies and methodologies learned at Manchester City to make an impact on player development to reach their optimal potential. |
Graham Roberts (TBC)
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Graham’s professional training and background is in player development across all levels.
His experiences include working as a coach for FA Premier League Club Everton FC within their Junior Academy, across all ages, specializing in the individual development of young players. He is also a specialist in one-two-one coaching. Graham has experience as a talent identification scout at Everton FC, seeking to identify those players with the necessary attributes to play within an elite football environment. He was also recruited by Manchester City FC to co-ordinate their Regional Development Centers and management of a local scouting network. He is a lead coach for Manchester City FC Schools — coaching and delivering the Manchester City Language and Performance Program, using the City Group philosophy, to educate players from all over the world through football. In addition, he is also the managing director of Elite Academy Sports, which delivers football and education programs to schools, colleges and elite travel teams from around the world. |
Christopher Lewis
GK COACH
- UEFA B GK License (in progress)
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Coach Lewis coaches at Chester City AFC working with Chester City AFC academy across all age groups. He prepares individual six week improvement plans, for all GK’s within their academy, preparing them for first team appearances, which includes monitoring individual matches and reassessing after the six week plans are completed.
In addition, Christopher works for a semi-professional club in the North West Counties league as first team GK coach responsible for development of GK’s from U18 to first team. |
JENNIFER MURRAY
Head of Student Support
Email: jmurray@udauk.org
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Jennifer will join the UDA academy and work closely with the students and coaches to ensure that students' social and emotional well being is taken care of. She will work with students to ensure that they are on a path for graduation through their degree modules.
Jennifer has experience in post secondary education and learner support, a qualified teacher, with a degree in English Literature, and Certificate in Education. She has numerous years experience working in post-16 education and has a OCR Level 4 in Learning and Development, which has enabled her to identify the needs of students and support their personal growth and development. Jennifer is an avid football supporter and has worked within the professional soccer environment in international settings, notably the USA. Jennifer will bring an understanding of the needs of international students, specifically American students having worked in the USA. Jennifer stated, “I am driven to create at UDA a positive and productive work environment for our students that will help foster their growth. Working with a professional soccer club I witnessed first hand the power of teamwork, discipline and perseverance first hand. These experiences have provided me with a unique perspective on different cultures, educational systems and ways of life. They have broadened my horizons, deepened my cultural understanding, and enhanced my ability to connect with diverse groups of people.” |
Dr. Brian Haley
Executive Director
Email: bhaley@udauk.org
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Brian is a former professional college coach in the U.S. for 26 years after moving from England. He played professional soccer in the American Soccer League for the Cleveland Cobras and for a number of semi-professional teams in the UK.
Brian also founded and developed the world's first program for the serious American soccer players between the critical development years of 18 to 21 to be given a wider opportunity for development than is presently available in the United States. Brian holds a Doctorate in Education as well as the Premier Coaching License from the National Soccer Coaching Association of America. He works closely with the UDA Soccer Program Director and the Head of Recruitment in the USA, to ensure the student experience is one of quality and provides the right opportunity for players and meets their expectations. |
Jay Sparrow
National Recruitment Coordinator
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Jay will be attending several showcase events around the country. If you are attending any showcase events please contact:
jsparrow@udauk.org (210) 219 7278 Jay, originally from England moved to San Antonio, Texas in 2003. He has a passion for helping student athletes reach their academic and soccer goals. He is experienced in talent identification and player development. He has identified, selected and provided opportunities for many students seeking an international studying and playing experience. Jay ran and developed a successful soccer organization in the USA and now has taken his skills to player identification for UDA across the USA. |
