Moving forward Lydon Ward-Best will lead an interim group to oversee coaching within the British American Football Association. Coaching enquiries can be directed to coaching@britishamericanfootball.org.
During this period BAFA will be expanding its coaching working groups. If you’re passionate about the development of the game (especially Flag Football, Women’s Football, or in the north of England and Scotland), we’d love to hear from you!
All communication and enquiries should now be directed to coaching@britishamericanfootball.org.
BAFCA has also confirmed it’s Regional Reps going into 2026. The following representatives will be supporting coaches across the UK throughout the season:
South West and Wales: Lydon Ward-Best and Ieuan Tucker
South Coast: Dave Gibbs and Georgia Teague
London and South East: Clark Gardener and Adam Lillis
Midlands and East Anglia: Martin Hilton and Ian Hiscock
North: Kevin O’Reagan and Ian Nicholson
Scotland: Pete Laird, Andrew Gibson and Matthew Davies
South Coast: Dave Gibbs and Georgia Teague
London and South East: Clark Gardener and Adam Lillis
Midlands and East Anglia: Martin Hilton and Ian Hiscock
North: Kevin O’Reagan and Ian Nicholson
Scotland: Pete Laird, Andrew Gibson and Matthew Davies
Regional coach education clinics are being prepared for 2026. If you are interested in hosting a clinic please get in touch with your regional rep or the coaching team to learn more.
Don’t miss out on this winter’s Flag Football coaching subsidy! Learn more about discounted flag coaching and officiating courses here.