Staff

Scott Baines – Partner, Senior Coach Western Area

Scott has had five years experience within the professional game coaching within the Centre of Excellence at Northampton Town.  He has experience of coaching in the USA, which is a valuable experience for any coach working in Community coaching.  He is currently working towards his UEFA A licence.  He is also a qualified Futsal coach and has the FA Youth Coaches Award.

Howard Willmott – Partner, Senior Coach Central Area

Howard has had six years experience within the professional game coaching within the Centre of Excellence at Northampton Town.  He is a graduate from Buckinghamshire Chilterns, achieving a  BA (Hons) degree in Leisure Management.  He has experience of coaching in the USA, which is a valuable experience for any coach working in Community coaching.  He is currently working towards his UEFA A licence and has also gained the Level 5 FA Psychology for Football.  He is also a qualified Futsal coach and has the FA Youth Coaches Award.

Kristian Heames – Partner, Senior Coach Eastern Area

Kristian has had six years experience within the professional game coaching within the Centre of Excellence at Northampton Town.  Whilst at Northampton he also worked with the first team squad on strength and conditioning for one season and implemented sports science support for schoolboy players.  He is a graduate from Loughborough University where he gained a Masters in Sport Science and a degree in Physical Education and Sport Science.  He has experience of coaching in the USA, which is a valuable experience for any coach working in Community coaching.  He is currently working towards his UEFA A licence and has also gained the FA Fitness Trainers Award.  He is also a qualified Futsal coach and has the FA Youth Coaches Award.

Michael Hawkins – Staff Coach

Michael has been an FDS staff coach since 2006.  He is currently studying for a degree in Coaching and Management at University College Northampton.  He is also working towards his UEFA B coaching licence and holds the FA Psychology Level 1.

Nathan Walter – Staff Coach

Nathan has been working in the professional game for two years. He has a level 3 diploma in personal training, level 2 certificate in fitness instructing, level 3 diploma in Anatomy and Physiology, level 3 Diploma in Non-medical Nutritional Advice and level 2 certificate in Sports and Fitness Therapies. He also has his level 2 certficate in coaching football and is working towards gaining his UEFA B.

David Bates – Staff Coach

David has been a full time FDS Staff coach since 2007.  He has a national diploma in Football and Management and also has an FA Level2 Coaching Award.  He is currently working towards his Level 3 Coaching Licence.

Matthew Clarke – Staff Coach

Matthew has been with FDS since 2009.  He has his FA Level 2 Coaching Award and is currently working towards his UEFA B licence and Futsal coaching qualifications.  He has been a Head coach for Pro Football Academies, based in Norway, for 4 summers. Working for Norwegian professional football clubs coaching ages 6 – 16.  He has also coached football on summer camps in Maine, USA for 2 summers. and taught PE at Kilby Primary School for 3 years.

Kevin Oldham – Goalkeeper Coach

Kevin is a vastly experienced Goalkeeper Coach having worked at several clubs including Northampton Town, Norwich City, Birmingham City, Peterborough United, Kettering Town and Nottingham Forest over the past decade.  He holds the UEFA B outfield and also the UEFA B Goalkeeping Licence.