
Coaching
The University of Bath FC Players training twice a week during semester time. Four teams compete in the national university football competition. Coached by Brian Parkin. Any student registered as a player with the university club can be selected for the team. Trials for the teams commence in late September at the start of Autumn semester. For further information contact B.Parkin@bath.ac.uk
University of Bath Women’s FC Players train twice a week during semester time. Two teams compete in the national university football competition. Any student registered as a player with the university club can be selected for the teams.
Trials for the teams commence in late September at the start of the Autumn Semester. For further information contact Matt Lock.
Goalkeeping coaching
For further information contact Brian Parkin at B.Parkin@bath.ac.uk
Team Bath Football Academy
For further information please see our dedicated web page >
Team Bath Football Academy. Or contact Matt Hale or Lee Smith.
Coaching Office
01225 386829 or
01225 384151
Team Bath Arsenal
01225 386907 or
01225 386915
Ambassador for football coaching - Ivor Powell
FA Coach Education Courses 2008/2009
Click here to see details of the 2009/2010 FA Coach Education Courses and download a prospectus.
If you wish to book a course or require any further information please email Football Education Manager Matthew Hale.
Coaching Biographies
Ivor Powell
Title > President of TeamBath FC and Assistant Coach
Date and Place of Birth > 5th July 1916, South Wales
Athletes Coached > TeamBath Football Club
Biography > Ivor was the seventh son of a seventh son, he started his working life down the mines …
Matt Hale
Title >
Football Academy Manager
(Teaching & Coaching Fellow)
Date and Place of Birth >
1979, Bristol, UK.
Athletes Coached >
Academy footballers include:
Tyler Sibbick, Johnny Oliver, Nathan Loader,
Biography >
Former professional footballer with Bristol City, Yeovil Town and Weymouth FC as …
Lee Smith
Title >
Assistant Coach - Football Academy
Date and Place of Birth >
1983, Bristol, UK
Biography >
Lee holds the UEFA ‘A’ Coaching Licence and is a qualified FA Tutor.
Lee also oversees the assessment of the NVQ qualifications and apprenticeship coaching certificates.
Lee has a large amount of experience working as a coach with the …
Brian Parkin
Title >
Head Coach
Date and Place of Birth >
12th October 1965, Birkenhead
Athletes Coached >
Bristol Rovers player/coach
Team Bath FC coach
Biography >
Professional footballer(gk) for 16 years playing for Crystal Palace, Oldham Athletic, Crewe Alexandra, Bristol Rovers, Wycombe Wanderers, Notts County and Wimbledon
Competitive Record >
League 1 winners 89/90 LDV …
Greg Sharp
Title >
Sports Development Manager
Date and Place of Birth >
14th October 1978, Cambridge
Athletes Coached >
Corinne Yorston
- England, Fulham and Bristol Rovers WFC
Ebony Cabey-Gooden
- England and Charlton WFC
Darel Poole
- England and Bristol City WFC
Claire Trafford
- Bristol Rovers WFC
Holly Miles
- Watford Ladies FC
Biography >
Greg, a former student …
Nicholas Willsmer
Title > Strength and Conditioning Coach
Date and Place of Birth > 2nd February 1976, Lincoln, UK.
Athletes Coached > National level cross country Mountain biker. World age group triathletes. Surfers.
Biography > Nicholas has worked in the field of health and fitness for the …
Sion Kitson
Title >
Futsal Club Coach
Date and Place of Birth >
1985, UK
Biography >
The Club is coached by Sion Kitson who holds the FA Futsal Level 1 introduction certificate.
Sion played International Futsal representing Great Britain Universities at the World University Championships in …
Jose Lima
Title >
Futsal Club Coach
Sport/Event >
Futsal, position: goalkeeper
Date and Place of Birth >
1988, Portugal
Biography >
Jose started playing Futsal at the age of 13 and has since shown a great passion for the game. He then started playing 11-aside for his …



