Boys Academy
Our Boys Academy was launched in 2012, and is proud of its success and the players who have developed through the ranks.
We are committed to developing an Academy that has a strong local base, that is proud of its heritage and is dedicated to providing opportunities to local players whilst also attracting players from the wider area because of its reputation and strong values.
Starting at Under 6s, we support young players’ development through to Under 19s with our successful player pathway programme.
Our Teams
“My time at my local club Weston-super-Mare AFC is a definite highlight of my career, to have been able to progress through the junior and academy structure, into the first team, shows the standard of coaching available at the Club. I have always had the right attitude and dedication to football and that along with the coaching has helped me progress to full time football with Barnsley FC.”
Brad Ash, Boys Academy Graduate
Our Management and Coaches

Simon Panes
Director of Boys Academy

Gary Warren
Head of Boys Academy

Bridget Bolland
Boys Academy Operations Manager





Tommy Tregale
U8s Assistant Coach


Robbie Wilkinson
U9s Assistant Coach


Craig Adams
U10s Blacks Assistant Coach




Tommy Skidmore
U12s Assistant Coach & Goalkeeping Coach


Piotr Rusinek
U13s Assistant Coach

Kodie Lewis
U14s Assistant Coach


Nathan Westcott
U15s Assistant Coach

Joe Eyles
U16s Whites Assistant Coach

Lewis Mclean
U16s Blacks Assistant Coach

Ako Eyong
U16s Assistant Coach


Alex Matters
Goalkeeping Coach

Chris Burton
Physio