Our Staff
Meet our Football Development and Services Teams
Our Staff
The Football Development Team's role, led by Jon Wood our Head of Delivery, is to support the growth and retention of teams in the game and to develop new innovative forms of the football in the region.
Our Football Services Team, led by Alastair Kay our Head of Governance, manages discipline and supports clubs to run the game effectively. Within Football Services, our Safeguarding work is led by our Designated Safeguarding Officer who is responsible for leading and developing safeguarding, welfare and The FA's RESPECT programme to make our game as safe as possible.
If you would like to find out more or get in touch with us please use the contact details provided on this page.
Chief Executive
Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for leading and managing the overall operations and resources of the organisation. Responsible for the overall success of the company vision and aspirations for grassroots football across Berks & Bucks.
01235 558457
Liz.Verrall@Berks-BucksFA.com
Hans Cook
Business Support Administrator
Responsible for supporting the CEO and staff with administrative tasks across areas including Finance, Process Management, HR, Office Management and Communications.
01235 544890
Hans.Cook@Berks-BucksFA.com
Football Development Team
Head of Delivery
Leads the development department to successfully deliver the FA’s National Game Strategy locally. Also responsible for supporting investment and facility projects across the area.
01235 544896
Jonathan.Wood@Berks-BucksFA.com
Football Participation Manager (Facilities Lead)
Responsible for improving and increasing the quality of grass pitches and supporting clubs and organisations with the development of 3G Artificial Grass Pitches and other capital projects. Also responsible for managing the Football Participation Team.
01235 544890
Kelly.Sutton@Berks-BucksFA.com
Football Development Officer
Women & Girls Football lead responsible for supporting & sustaining female football provisions across the county, including league support & the Wildcats programme. Additional responsibilities included overseeing all recreational/non-traditional formats of football including: Just Play, Small-sided, Flexi, Walking Football.
01235 544898
Alex.Pratt@Berks-BucksFA.com
Football Development Officer
Responsible for 11v11 adult male football including veterans, disability football and club & league support.
01235 558451
Rod.Noble@Berks-BucksFA.com
Football Workforce Manager
Responsible for Coach Development including providing a comprehensive CPD programme for coaches to participate. Responsible for supporting and sustaining Youth football in the County, Youth Leadership including Youth Council and the ongoing development of Futsal.
01235 558459
Richard.Brant@Berks-BucksFA.com
Referee Development Officer
Responsible for the training, education and development of referees and referee work force across the county. Working with various stakeholders leagues and clubs to promote refereeing.
01235 558455
Sam.Myatt@Berks-BucksFA.com
Community Football Activator (Apprentice)
Responsible for...
01235 544890
Development@Berks-BucksFA.com
Communications Officer
Responsible for maintaining and developing the company website and social media platforms as well as content creation, design, branding, media/press enquiries and supporting local and national FA campaigns/projects to provide key information/updates for our members and assist in the promotion of football opportunities For All.
01235 544891
Steph.Clark@Berks-BucksFA.com
Football Services Team
Head of Governance
Provide leadership to the Football Services team overseeing the governance of the game, including the annual registration and affiliation of clubs, leagues and officials, the management of County Cup competitions and Representative Squads, and the ongoing application of disciplinary and Safeguarding procedures.
01235 544895
Alastair.Kay@Berks-BucksFA.com
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Responsibility for the safeguarding of children, ensuring safeguarding operating standards are met and to work collaboratively with, and support, the Club Welfare Officers and Youth League Welfare Officers.
01235 544894
Safeguarding@Berks-BucksFA.com
Carly Dennison
Discipline Officer
Responsible for investigating and raising charges for on-field disciplinary incidents, including supporting clubs, victims and match officials through the misconduct process.
01235 544890
Discipline@Berks-BucksFA.com
Competitions Officer
Oversees and administers all County Cup Competitions for the County FA.
01235 544892
Chris.Penny@Berks-BucksFA.com
Stacey Hamer
Club Support Officer
Responsible for building relationships with clubs and assisting with general enquiries regarding various administrative aspects of running a club such as affiliation, England Football Accreditation, player registration, volunteer support, grant applications and more.
01235 558452
Stacey.Hamer@Berks-BucksFA.com
Football Services Officer (Compliance & Discipline)
Responsible for...
01235 544890
Discipline@Berks-BucksFA.com
Safeguarding Team
Responsibilities
Responsibility for the safeguarding of children, ensuring safeguarding operating standards are met and to work collaboratively with, and support, the Club Welfare Officers and Youth League Welfare Officers.
Contact:
01235 544894
Safeguarding@Berks-BucksFA.com
For all safeguarding enquiries please contact the Designated Safeguarding Officer, via:
01235 544894
Safeguarding@Berks-BucksFA.com