Brighton staff profiles
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FOOTBALL DIRECTORS
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Dan Ashworth
Nationality: English
One of the most influential figures in English football over the last decade. Was Technical Director at West Brom for five years before joining the FA as Director of Elite Development in 2012. Was promoted to Technical Director in 2014 and oversaw huge change, including the opening of St George's Park, introduction of the England DNA, improvements in coaching provision and development of support staff. The results were impressive: World Cup wins for the U17s and U20s, a Euro triumph for the U19s and the senior men reaching the semis of the 2018 World Cup.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Paul Mullen
Nationality: English
Appointed in March 2015 and has responsibility for 'football administration', involving the day-to-day running of the Elite Performance Centre, education, welfare player services, women's football, kit and equipment. Promoted from Head of Football Administration in August 2019.
COACHING
HEAD COACH
Graham Potter
Nationality: English
Played for Birmingham, Stoke, West Brom and York City during a 13-year pro career. His first chance in club management came at minnows Ostersunds, then in the Swedish fourth division. His achievements during seven years with the side are legendary: three promotions, winning the Swedish Cup and progressing to the last 32 of the Europa League. Finished 10th in his single season with Swansea before the call came from Brighton.
ASSISTANT HEAD COACH
Billy Reid
Nationality: Scottish
Managed Clyde and Hamilton Accies - taking them to the Scottish Premiership - before becoming Potter's assistant at Ostersunds in 2013. Former Wigan and Belgium assistant Graeme Jones had introduced the duo. After a hugely successful period in Sweden, he moved with Potter to Swansea and now Brighton.
GOALKEEPER COACH
Ben Roberts
Nationality: English
The ex-Middlesbrough keeper joined the club in June 2015 following spells coaching at Yeovil and Charlton. Hold a first-class degree in sports science and coaching.
FIRST TEAM COACH
Bjorn Hamberg
Nationality: Swedish
Set up his own team, BK Bjorner, with friends when he was 20. Was player-coach while also working full time as a supermarket manager. Joined Potter at Ostersunds when he was 26, focusing on match analysis. Moved with him to Swansea and Brighton.
MEDICAL AND PERFORMANCE
HEAD OF MEDICAL
Adam Brett
Nationality: English
With the club since 2014. Previously worked in rugby union, with the RFU and Gloucester.
DOCTOR
Stephen Lewis
Nationality: English
Joined Brighton in 2014. Combines role with that of chief medical officer for Sussex Cricket.
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE MANAGER
Joshua Hook
Nationality: English
Joined as an inter in July 2010. Made permanent a year later and worked for the Academy until being promoted to the first team in November 2015. Appointed to this new role in September 2019.
PHYSIO
Adam Johnson
Nationality: English
Joined from Millwall in January 2015 and promoted to first team two years later.
HEAD OF PSYCHOLOGY & WELLBEING
James Bell
Nationality: English
Appointed to this unique role (no other club has a performance role dedicated to wellbeing) at the end of 2019/20. Has a rich and varied CV, having worked for UK Sport, the RFU and Cleveland Browns in the NFL.
MENTAL WELLBEING MANAGER
Cara Lea Moseley
Nationality: Welsh
Qualified psychologist who played international netball for Wales from 2006 to 2018, including at two World Championships and two Commonwealth Games. Appointed to this role (another unique one) in April 2020.
ANALYSTS
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS MANAGER
Eoin Bradford
Nationality: English
With Derby for five years before joining Brighton in July 2015.
LEAD PERFORMANCE ANALYST
Nick Stanley
Nationality:
Joined from Bournemouth in July 2012 and has worked his way from Academy to first team to lead analyst.
SENIOR PERFORMANCE ANALYST
Jordan Tribe
Nationality: English
Another long-standing member of staff, having worked for the Seagulls since 2012.
PERFORMANCE ANALYST
Sam Hudson
Nationality: English
Lead performance analyst in the Academy for almost three years before being promoted to the first team in November 2018.
