The Great Britain Youth Flag Football programme have announced their coaching roster for 2025, overseeing the nation’s U17 boys and girls teams in addition to the U15 mixed team.
Headed up by former Great Britain Women’s Flag captain Kellie Barrett, the Lions Youth programme welcomes coaches across its three teams ahead of international competition in 2025.
The programme’s team manager Danika Taylor shared her excitement at the new appointments, highlighting the experience and expertise of Great Britain’s newest flag coaches.
“We are beyond excited to announce the addition of several outstanding coaches to our team for 2025,” Taylor commented.
“With their wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for flag football, we are confident that this talented group will elevate our young athletes and drive us to new heights.
“We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have on our team, and we’re fully prepared for the success ahead with such a skilled and dedicated group in place.”
Find the full coaching roster below:
Head Coach – Kellie Barrett
Team Manager – Danika Taylor
Programme Performance Lead – Jay Ballamy
Assistant Head of Programme – James Hegarty
U17 Boys Lead Coach – Vincent Berry
U17B Assistant Coach – Marcel Baker
U17B Assistant Coach – Phil Watson
U17B Assistant Coach – Will Quigley
U17 Girls Lead Coach – Andy Batha
U17 Girls Assistant Coach – Nick Olerenshaw
U17 Girls Assistant Coach – Carla McLaughlin da Costa
U15 Mixed Lead Coach – James Hegarty
U15 Mixed Assistant Coach – Emma Bowman
U15 Mixed Assistant Coach – Michael (MJ) Amajie
U15 Mixed Assistant Coach – Imtiyaaz (Taz) Essat
U15 Mixed Assistant Coach – Andy Dockerill
