Preston North End - Academy Staff

Academy Staff

Academy Manager and Lead Professional Development Phase Coach (U18): Nick Harrison
Professional Development Phase (U18 and U16) Coach: Andy Fensome
Head of Recruitment and Academy Safeguarding Officer: Andy Livingstone
Performance Analyst: Daniel Atkinson
Lead Academy Goalkeeper Coach: Jack Cudworth
Host Family: Joan McCallion
Lead Youth Development Phase (U12 to U16) Coach: John Prince
Head of Coaching: Matt Craddock
Lead Foundation Phase Coach (U5 to U11): Paul Gray
Head of Academy Education: Philip Brown
Academy Administrator: Ruth Fensome
Head of Medicine and Sports Science: Tim Horn

U18s Squad

Details of the PNE Academy U18s players.

Academy Policies

Academy Scouting

Latest Academy News

Youth Team

Colne vs PNE U18 Match Preview

19 Hours ago

PNE U18 have another tricky pre-season game in store this evening as they take on Colne’s senior side at the Sovereign Play Stadium.

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Youth Team

Walker Enjoying First Pre-Season With Youth Team

15 July 2018

Youth team forward Ethan Walker is happy to be among the youth team squad on a daily basis now that he has begun his scholarship.

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Youth Team

Rochdale U18 2 PNE U18 2

15 July 2018

The youth team made it three games unbeaten in pre-season with a 2-2 draw away to Rochdale.

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Youth Team

Jolly: “A Good Start.”

8 July 2018

Second year scholar Jerome Jolly was pleased by the youth team’s comprehensive win over Morecambe in their pre-season opener, but says there is also more to come from the side.

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Youth Team

O'Reilly 'Over The Moon' With Award

24 May 2018

It's been an impressive first season at the club for young midfielder Adam O'Reilly, who has picked up the Scholar of the Year award to cap off a terrific year with the U18s.

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Youth Team

Double Accolade For Adam O'Reilly

22 May 2018

Young midfielder Adam O'Reilly has been named as the club's Scholar of the Year for 2018 and has also been named in the League Football Education's 'The 11' for May.

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Youth Team

Nine New Scholars Sign At Deepdale

15 May 2018

Last month, Preston North End welcomed nine new scholars who have signed two-year scholarships with the club.

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Youth Team

Simmons Aims To Hit Ground Running Next Term

5 May 2018

Versatile youth team player Lewis Simmons has stressed the importance of making a strong start to next season, following the young Lilywhites’ 4-1 loss to Wigan Athletic in the Lancashire FA...

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