OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Academy offers a professional learning environment with the aim of developing young people both on and off the pitch.
Run by an experienced and passionate team, our programme allows talented students the opportunity to reach their full potential through outstanding support, expertise and guidance.
Steve, Darren and Joshua
DARREN MIDDLETON
Founder, Owner and Head Football Coach
Experience as a young professional footballer in the Premiership and playing for England u18 & u16 with a semi professional paid football career at step 1-2 provides great knowledge to our keen learners.
Darren is a fully qualified UEFA A football coach and has a degree in business management and has attained his own BTEC sport qualification to support the learners on their career.
Leadership is his main strength with ensuring all learners are cared for to express their talent.
STEVE BILLS
Head of Education
He is passionate about ensuring that our young people leave the Academy equipped for the world of Higher Education or Employment.
Joshua Birley
Academy Curriculum Lead and Lecturer
Josh completed his PGCE in 2020, during the pandemic in which he completed his placement at the Academy. Following his placement, he was offered a full time role in the academy and has been with us for 5 years.
He found his passion for teaching during the third year of his degree studying Coaching and Sport Science at Nottingham Trent University. He also has a passion for coaching and holds a UEFA C license.
The 3 main values that he feels are essential to create the best learning environment for the students in the classroom are Honesty, Leadership and Communication.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU NEED TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD. LET US BE YOUR DIFFERENCE.
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T: Darren: 07815 428301
E: info@lichfieldcityfcacademy.com