Joe Hunt: Head of Football Development
Years of coaching
28
Background in coaching
20 years at Aston Villa, Community Coach, Development Coach, Academy Coach (Boys) , Centre of Excellence coach (Girls), Aston Villa Women (Manager / Head Coach), Technical Director F-17 (Singapore). International Projects Manager at Wolves (start 2019).
Top tips / advice
In training, always enjoy what you do & listen to the coaches' instructions as they are trying to improve you as a player! In matches, rule number 1 - work hard!
Favourite all time Wolves player
Joao Moutinho
The GOAT
Pelé
Get in touch
joehunt@wolves.co.uk
Matt Cecil: Football Development Manager - Domestic
Years of coaching
23
Background in coaching
5 years delivering PE to pupils in an educational, Aston Villa FC (Community Coach, Football Development Officer, Girls Centre of Excellence Coach U12 / U14 / U15, Academy Coach, Girls U14 / U16 / Team Goalkeeper Coach), 5 years at Stoke City FC (Schools Sales Manager), Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in 2022.
Top tips / advice
Never miss an opportunity to spend time on developing your skills, whether that be at training sessions with us, your local junior club, practising in your garden at home, or with friends down the park.
Favourite all time Wolves player
Steve Bull
The GOAT
Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lime (aka Brazilian Ronaldo)
Get in touch
mattcecil@wolves.co.uk
Shawn Briscoe: Football Development Manager - International
Years of coaching
16
Background in coaching
AFC Telford Community Coach, Director of Coaching for clubs in the US, Chelsea FC as an International Development Coach. Wolverhampton Wanderers: Academy Coach working with U9s - U12s and International Tours Co-ordinator.
Top tips / advice
Be obsessed with playing football always with a balance of having fun and working hard!
Favourite all time Wolves player
Ruben Neves
The GOAT
Zinedine Zidane
Get in touch
shawnbriscoe@wolves.co.uk
Nathan Male: Football Development Officer – Schools, Junior Clubs, and Tournaments
Years of coaching
8
Background in coaching
Football Coaching Degree, Wolves Foundation Coach, Lead Football Development Coach, Advanced Development Coach
Top tips / advice
Always make sure you are enjoying what you’re doing in football. Make mistakes while developing, as it’s the best way to learn and improve.
Favourite all time Wolves player
John Ruddy
The GOAT
Ronaldinho
Get in touch
nathanmale@wolves.co.uk
Dan Richardson: Football Development Officer – Delivery
Years of coaching
19
Background in coaching
Stafford Rangers Coach U12s to U18s; Brocton FC First Team Coach, December 2007 to March 2023) Aston Villa FC, Football Development Coach, Premier League Primary Stars, Post-16 Football & Education programme and Lead Coach at Aston Villa Women’s Academy across YDP and FP; Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (started March 2023).
Top tips / advice
Don’t compare yourself to others, everyone is different and has different qualities. Aim to improve yourself in every session and match, even 1% gains are progress! A better you is a better team mate!
Favourite all time Wolves player
Ruben Neves
The GOAT
Lionel Messi
Get in touch
danrichardson@wolves.co.uk
Ryan Griffiths: Football Development Officer - Operations
Years of coaching
9
Background in coaching
Wolves Foundation Casual coach / Core Sport coach / Advanced coach / Post 16 Education coach. Football Development Officer - Operations
Top tips / advice
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes!
Favourite all time Wolves player
Conor Coady
The GOAT
Andrea Pirlo
Get in touch
ryangriffiths@wolves.co.uk
