Neal Ardley - Academy Manager

Geraint Twose - Assistant Academy Manager ( 12-16), Youth Team Coach

Geraint Twose has worked at Cardiff City for the past 5 years in both the Football in the Community and with various Academy teams. Another former PE teacher, who also was an apprentice at Swansea City. Geraint is a UEFA A licensed coach and holds the FA Youth License 17-21. Geraint is responsible for the development of all technical and tactical aspects of the coaching syllabus for 12-18 year olds. He also monitors players performance for all age groups. Geraint is in charge of the U18 Academy side.

Mark Neville - Assistant Academy Manager ( 7-11yrs)

Mark Neville has recently been appointed to oversee Acdemy age groups from 9-11 years. He is also in charge of the our very successful Advanced Development Centres. Mark is responsible for the creation of an innovative coaching syllabus for young players. Mark also holds a masters degree in performance analysis.

Steve is responsible for all Educational and Welfare issues within the Academy on behalf of Cardiff City Football Club. A previous Physical Educational teacher with over 20 years experience, Steve's responsibilities include liasing with schools, colleges and Universities in matters concerning education and welfare. Another aspect to the role is overseeing all child protection issues affecting the Academy.

Neil Lewis - Senior Academy Physiotherapist

Head physio Neil is employed by the Academy to develop, organise, co-ordinate and implement the treatment and rehabilitation of all Academy players. This includes screening, health/medical attention programmes for all Academy players along with the assessment and treatment of the 8-21 years of age Academy players. Neil also works with the Senior Academy team. Neil is a lifelong Cardiff City supporter.

Jimmy Goodfellow - Academy Physiotherapist

Jimmy is a fully qualified FA Diploma Physio who works in conjunction with Neil Lewis within the day to day running of both Reserve and Academy work. Jimmy brings a wealth of experience not just on the medical side but also valuable experience and knowledge on both the playing, coaching and recruitment areas.

Anthony Redwood - Academy Secretary

Anthony is responsible for the administration and organisation of all office practice within the Academy. Telephone 02920348010 E-mail anthony.redwood@cardiffcityfc.co.uk

Graham Pulling- Head of local Schoolboy Recruitment

Graham looks after the recruitment and identification of young players aged 6-14. His role is to identify potential players through local leagues, junior clubs, soccer schools and tournaments. He co-ordinates with all regional scouts in the recognised areas of recruitment.

Here is our full list of Academy Coaches and recognised official Cardiff City Football Club scouts:

Academy Coaches: Gary Wilmot, Phillip Llewellyn, Dai Haggett, Lee Moore, Jim Haggett, Selwyn Bruton, Shaun Fackrell, James Young, Harry Mclean, Lee Skyrme, Paul Rainer, Adrian Tucker (Head of Goalkeeping), Kristian Rogers (GK)

Official Scouts: Howard Ross, Adam Atteo, Rod Groves, Peter Jones, Brian Cullen, Steve Green, John O Sullivan, Jeff Michael, Bob Sully, Graham Cooke, Paul Mcarthy, Martin Poole, Mike Farley, Vince Leach, Fred Smith (West Glamorgan) and Neil Palmer (Bristol).

Youth success through the years: Robert Earnshaw, James Collins, Joe Ledley, Christopher Gunter, Darcy Blake, Curtis Mcdonald, Scott Young, Cameron Jerome, Jamal Easter, Stuart Fleetwood, Simon Howarth, Jason Perry, Lee Jarman, Joe Jacobson, Nicky Fish, Danny Thomas, Byron Anthony, Damon Searle, Tony Bird, Christopher Ingram, Lee Baddeley, Christian Roberts, Terry Evans