Lloyd promoted to Head of Academy at Port Vale

Danny Lloyd has been promoted to Head of Academy at Port Vale.

Lloyd has held the role on an interim basis following the departure of Will Ryder after four-and-a-half years at the start of February.

Lloyd joined Port Vale from Rochdale in August 2022, initially as YDP Lead and Assistant Head of Coaching. He progressed to become Head of Coach and Player Development and then Head of Academy Football.

“I’ve been at the club for nearly four seasons now, and it’s been a journey that I’m really proud of,” he said. “That progression reflects the opportunities the club has given me and the belief they’ve had in the work we’ve been doing within the Academy.

“I’d also like to thank Will for the work he did with the Academy and for the support he gave me during my time working alongside him. It was a really valuable period for my own development.

Meanwhile, Stuart Leicester will now take the Head of Coaching role across the full pathway, from Under-9s to U18s, while Chris Stirk has moved into the role of Head of Recruitment & Registrations.

The Foundation Phase, which will now include the U12 age group, will be led by James Wilcock. The Youth Development Phase will now include the U13s and will be led by Stephen Leyland as Phase Lead and Assistant Head of Coaching. Leyland will be supported by Nathan Lamey, who will take on the role of U13 to U15 Technical Lead.

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