Our Staff (Liverpool)

At Steven Gerrard Academy we pride ourselves on our history of success. We have built a strong football programme which enables players to develop and reach their potential.

“At Steven Gerrard Academy we have hosted international players since 2014 with much success. Nationalities currently range from countries such as America, Canada, Germany, Iran, Australia, India, Kenya and Qatar. There are numerous success stories of players progressing to professional/semi professional football and into the football industry in coaching and sport science.”

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Meet The Team

Our History

Founded

Number of squads

Graduates

Sites across the UK and abroad

Senior Leadership Team

David MacDiarmidManaging Director

David RoweManaging Director

Senior Staff

Daniel HarrisonHead of Education

Todd BlayneyHead of Football

Andy Marshall Lead Sport Scientist

Chris AndersonInternational Football Lead

Football/Education Team

Craig DaviesTutor/Coach

Craig O’DonoghueTutor/Coach

John McGrattanTutor/Coach

Paul GerrardAssistant Coach

Jason AldcroftCoach

Steve RichardsHead Scout - USA

Football Support

Alan CrossSports Therapist

Joshua Toal Rehabilitation Support

Matt KonopinskiMedical and Conditioning Support

Alan Jordan Strength and Conditioning Support

Student Engagement Team

Michael HignettRecruitment Lead

Conor BaxterSenior Marketing Manager

Jan TonkiesOffice Manager (Wyncote)

Support Staff

John McDonoughMaintenance Manager

“The quality of coaching, nutrition, and fitness has transformed me into a better athlete and as a human being. This year has been great, and I can’t wait to continue this journey.”

– Kshitij, Ontario, Canada

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Our History

2011

Founded as LFC Foundation College

2012

National Cup Winners, with Paul Mullin scoring a hat-trick in the final

First player to sign for a professional club after graduating at LFC Foundation College (Paul Mullin signed for Huddersfield Town)

2013

First student to gain USA scholarship, Lewis Jones, who later went onto sign for Lansing Ignite FC (USA third tier team)

2014

Invited to play in the Dallas Cup tournement for the first time. Reached the final of the competition.

Following an impressive display at the Dallas Cup, Tony Donaldson signs professionally for Doncaster Rovers

2015

Callum Grogan signs professionally for Shrewsbury Town

2016

National Youth Development league and cup winners

2017

Dallas Cup Winners

Academy renames as Liverpool Football College

2018

Academy forms partnership with local semi-professional club, City of Liverpool FC

Two players, Jack Hazlehurst and John McGrath, sign contracts with City of Liverpool FC

2019

Steven Gerrard forms official partnership with Liverpool Football College

Lucas Garbe is selected to represent England Schools FA
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Lucas Garbe is selected to represent England Schools FA

Timeline

At Steven Gerrard Academy we pride ourselves on our history of success. We have built a strong football programme which enables players to develop and reach their potential.

Senior Leadership Team

Senior Staff

Football/Education Team

Football Support

Student Engagement Team

Support Staff

Our History

2011

Founded as LFC Foundation College

2012

National Cup Winners, with Paul Mullin scoring a hat-trick in the final

First player to sign for a professional club after graduating at LFC Foundation College (Paul Mullin signed for Huddersfield Town)

2013

First student to gain USA scholarship, Lewis Jones, who later went onto sign for Lansing Ignite FC (USA third tier team)

2014

Invited to play in the Dallas Cup tournement for the first time. Reached the final of the competition.

Following an impressive display at the Dallas Cup, Tony Donaldson signs professionally for Doncaster Rovers

2015

Callum Grogan signs professionally for Shrewsbury Town

2016

National Youth Development league and cup winners

2017

Dallas Cup Winners

Academy renames as Liverpool Football College

2018

Academy forms partnership with local semi-professional club, City of Liverpool FC

Two players, Jack Hazlehurst and John McGrath, sign contracts with City of Liverpool FC

2019

Steven Gerrard forms official partnership with Liverpool Football College

Lucas Garbe is selected to represent England Schools FA

Lucas Garbe is selected to represent England Schools FA

2020

Academy is renamed Steven Gerrard Academy

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