Amy has been involved in youth football for the past 13 years Starting as a parent and then spending 7 years as Club Secretary for this club (under its previous name of Hastings Wanderers).

During that time she held many roles including secretary, assistant welfare officer, registration officer and committee leader.

Amy’s favourite role is as a parent watching all three of her boys on their football journey and seeing them develop their skills while having fun.

The part of Youth Football Amy loves the most is the family it gives you and the lifelong friends that are made.

Amy is brave enough to be a lifelong Wimbledon fan in a household of Arsenal supporters which can be a challenge.

She is very excited to be part of this new venture and cannot wait to make some more great memories.

Favourite team: Moenchengladbach

Favourite Player: Mats Hummels

Jackie found football relatively late in life when her daughter started playing at the age of 6. In her previous life she could be seen treading the boards for local theatre companies but now understands why football is the most popular sport in the world. She is considered the Mary Poppins of the club being known to use ‘splendid’ way too often on a sideline.

Born in Germany she has never mentioned how often they’ve won the World Cup.

Favourite Team: Brighton & Hove Albion

Favourite Player: Van Der Sar

James plays as Goal Keeper for Battle Town 1st Team.

When not on the pitch as either a coach or manager, James likes chiling out and playing Minecraft with his two kids

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Favourite Player: Paul Scholes

Likes: football, fishing, tattoos and sleep.

Dislikes: Spiders and bad Britsih weather

Aaron prides himself on working hard and helping others reach their full potential. He love travelling and is a coffee connisseur,

Rob is a recent convert to football having played cricket both here and abroad and being.selected to play for the Army Cricket team. With both his boys on the U11 team he is beginning to appreciate football from a whole new perspective and is loving watching the team develop and grow.

Favourite Team: Arsenal

Favourite Player: Thierry Henry

Billy, like most of our coaches only meant to ‘help out’ and has ended as one of our amazing team.

In his spare time, he can be found planning his next trip to the USA where he loves the food, the music and the extra large portions although he doesn’t appreciate the extra gym lessons when he gets home.

Favourite Team: Arsenal

Favourite player: Robert Pires

Chris has recently joined the coaching staff having watched his son play since he was 7.

He has played football for the last 23 years, has played for local teams and can be seen playing for Sedlescombe Vets on occasion.

His experience is invaluable in helping support and develop our players

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Favourite Player - Roy Keane

Colin joined us this year from Hooe FC where he has coached for a number of years. Passionate about Man Utd meaning every game is ‘either the best day of my life or an emotional crisis’.

In his spare time he loves fishing and ‘expertly avoiding anything resembling work’.

He is the Player-Manager of Sedlescombe Vets FC meaning he picks the team, and gets to shout at everyone while giving him a starting spot! He’s a great recruit having nabbed our very own Chris and Alex as part of the Vets team.