Argyle Academy welcomes new staff
The Argyle Academy has added several new staff members to the team at Home Park.
Matt Williams has joined the Greens as the Head of Player and Coach Development for the Under-13 to Under-18s age groups. Matt arrives in Plymouth with a decade of experience from his previous role with Category 2 Academy Wigan Athletic.
Matt Ellery has been promoted from his position as Foundation Phase Lead Coach to Head of Player and Coach Development for the Under-7 to Under-12 age groups.
Tom Savigar has been appointed as the Foundation Phase Lead Coach with a primary focus on the Under-9 and Under-10 age groups.
After 18 months with the Academy as Under-13s assistant coach, Aaron Goulty has been appointed as the new Under-12s Lead Coach. Aaron will be supported by Ian Stonebridge, who returns to the Academy as the assistant coach for the Under-12s and brings a wealth of experience.
Charlie Hardcastle has moved from a casual Pre-Academy coach to a dedicated position as Under-6 to Under-8 Lead Pre-Academy Coach.
Academy Manager Phil Stokes said: “We are thrilled to welcome Matt Williams and promote Matt Ellery into these vital roles within our Academy structure. Both roles are crucial to the continued development of our staff structure and coaching programme, and we are confident that both will make a significant impact in these important positions.
“Their experience and commitment to player and coach development will be invaluable as we continue to build on the progress we've made and transition into Foulston Park over the next 12 months.
“We are also excited to see Tom, Aaron, Ian, and Charlie step into their new roles. All four have a strong connection with the club and Academy, whether as ex-Academy players, scholars, or in Ian’s case, having played over 150 times for the first team and previously worked within the Academy setup.
“With such a dedicated and passionate group of Academy staff, I am confident that we are in an excellent position to further develop the next generation of talent through our Academy."
