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CP DINAS BANGOR CITY FC
ACADEMY








Academy Director - Neville Powell

Head of Youth Development - Ioan Llewelyn


Welfare Officer

Myrddyn Hughes.
Myrddyn has been a conscientious contributor to the Academy for the past three seasons.
We are delighted that Myrddyn has accepted the Academy’s invitation to continue his role as Welfare Officer for the new season.

Academy Coaches

Sion Parry (Under 14’s):
Sion is currently working towards his UEFA ‘C’ licence coaching badge. He has a wealth of playing experience. Sion played for Warrington Town in the North West Counties League whilst gaining a BA degree in Sport Studies at Warrington University. He has also played for Llangefni Town FC in the Welsh Premier League. Sion has been coaching Llandegfan Juniors for the past three seasons.

Haydn Wyn Jones (Under 12’s):
Haydn, an ex-Tranmere Rovers schoolboy, has recently returned to Wales following a 10 year stint in the USA. After representing Wales at Under 18 schoolboys, he gained a Soccer Scholarship at Rio Grande University, Ohio.
After graduating, he became Director of Youth Development at the Stars Soccer Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
Additionally he was the Head Coach at the Gallia Academy. Haydn is currently working towards his UEFA ‘B’ licence coaching badge.
                                       
Ioan Llewelyn (Under 16’s):
Ioan is currently working towards his UEFA ‘B’ licence coaching badge. He has been a coach at the Academy for the past 4 seasons and is currently studying for his MSc in Sport Science at Bangor University. Ioan has playing experience at the Cymru Alliance level with Llanfairpwll and Holyhead Hotspur.

Phil Lynes (Under 11):
Phil is currently working towards his UEFA ‘B’ licence coaching badge. He is an ex-Caernarfon Town Academy coach and has been greatly involved in the coaching set up at Llanrug Juniors. Phil is also a keen player and is currently competing in the Caernarfon & District league for Llanrug.
                                          
Gethin Jeffries (Under 10’s):
Gethin is a product of the Academy and was one of the first to attend when the academy was first established. He currently plays for Bangor City Reserves and is regarded as a highly promising young prospect. Gethin is a coach at the Soccer Schools held in Plas Ffrancon, Bethesda. He is currently working towards his UEFA ‘C’ licence coaching badge.

Mathew Parry (Goalkeeping Coach):
This is Mathew’s second season with the Academy. He has represented Wales at Youth level and began his senior playing career at Liverpool. Mathew has also played for Northwich Victoria in the Conference, Bangor City in the Welsh Premier and is currently playing for Colwyn Bay in the Unibond League. Mathew is currently working towards his UEFA ‘B’ goalkeeping licence coaching badge .