Our coaches
We would be nothing without our amazing coaches, who give up their spare time to nurture our Swans.
Meet the coaching team that put in the hours, week after week, to develop our players. They’re at the heart of our club and we wouldn’t be here without them.
Matthew McGarragh
Development Officer / Under 9 Girls
‘Mags’ has been coaching football for more than 30 years and sits on our committee as our club Development Officer. He’s head coach for our Under 8 Girls and coaches Mini Kickers, SenStarz and Wildcats. There aren’t many days in a year when you won’t find Mags coaching at Mill Lane!
Maria Love
Swans 4 All / U14 Boys
Alongside her role as Club Secretary, Maria coaches our Cygnetz group and SenStarz at Swans 4 All on Mondays, and coaches Wildcats on Fridays. She’s been coaching for seven years and is committed to providing children with a safe environment to play football.
Gavin Jones
Wolverley Women
When he’s not carrying out his role as Chairman, or painting lines, ordering kit and generally keeping the club running – you’ll find Gav coaching. He’s currently Head Coach of our women’s team and steps in at Swans 4 All, and with other teams, whenever needed.
Jon Clements
Swans 4 All / U12 Girls
Jon has been coaching with Wolverley since the tail end of 2024. He leads our Big Kikz and Keepz sessions at Swans 4 All on Mondays and helps out with our U11 Warriors. He’s also our lead for the Greater Game initiative.
Keira Jones
Swans 4 All / U12 Girls
Keira has been involved with Wolverley FC since the beginning – as a player, young mentor and now coach of our brand new U12 Girls team.
Ant Sheehy
Swans 4 All / U9
Ant joined our coaching team at the start of the 2025/26 season. and now coaches at our development centre Swans 4 All. Ant strongly believes that football should be fun for all, regardless of ability.
Ross Parsons
U11
Ross has been coaching for six years after deciding to help out a friend when he gave up playing Sunday league. He loves football and wants to have a positive impact on kids who love the game.
Stuart Norgrove
U12
Stu has been coaching for three years. When he’s not coaching, chances are he’s helping to prepare our pitches, carrying out maintenance around the Mill Lane or installing a new kitchen in our clubhouse.
Simon McKinnon
U12
Simon has been coaching for two years and helps with our U11 Boys. He sees grassroots football as a chance to be a part of something positive, helping to create moments his players will remember.
Brett Poyner
U12
Brett first started coaching back in 2007 and is now helping Stu and Simon with the U11 Boys. He still remembers the words of his coaches when he was a young player and wants to carry that forward.
Steven Clorley
U12 Warriors
Ste has been coaching for two years, starting out with our Keepz sessions at Swans 4 All. Now he’s managing our new U11 Warriors. He believes grassroots football should be fun to enable kids to thrive.
Joe Brookes
U14
Joe has been coaching for two years and last season was his first with the Swans. He’s committed to making sure children have somewhere to go to learn and enjoy football.
Craig Murphy
U14 Warriors
Craig brings his U14 team to Wolverley FC after they were together at a different club for a number of years. They’re competing in the SDYFL this season.
Nick Haycox
U14 Warriors
Nick focuses on player development, creating a competitive, positive environment where players can progress. He also believes in building a strong culture where players, parents and siblings feel part of the team.
Anthony White
U15 Girls
Ant has been coaching for two seasons. He loves seeing the enjoyment the girls get out of playing football – as well as the fact it means they’re spending an hour away from their phones!
Neil Hurdman
U15 Girls
Neil has been coaching the U15 Girls since the 2025/26 season. With both kids involved in the club and being one of our groundsmen, you’ll find him at Mill Lane most nights!
Wayne Manning
U18
Wayne has been coaching for more than two years. He loves seeing his players enjoying their football and says there’s no feeling like waking up on a match day!
Mel Knott
Just Play
Mel began coaching 14 years ago to help her younger sister get into football. She loves that Just Play enables women to get fit and healthy and create new socal bonds.