Chesterfield FC Women announce new Head of Coaching
Chesterfield FC Women have appointed former Doncaster Rovers Belles and Watford Ladies Manager, Katie Rowson, as their Head of Coaching.
The role will see Katie, who holds the UEFA A Licence coaching qualification, oversee all coaching throughout the women’s section of the club, with a particular focus on aligning the academy and the first team to create a fluid pathway for players.
Katie is also an FA affiliate tutor, delivering coaching courses for aspiring coaches and has previously been the technical director of the British Virgin Islands Football Association as well as Doncaster Belles Regional Talent Club. Katie has also been the manager of the Great Britain and England Universities women’s football teams and joins the Spireites with a vast amount of knowledge and experience within the women’s game.
Katie said: “I am excited to join such a progressive environment with great ambition. Like with any project that I involve myself in, my decision to join the club is because I believe that I can make an impact.”
“The club has a fantastic history within the girl’s and women’s game; and over the past 18 months the club have really taken steps to put Chesterfield FC Women ‘back on the map’, which I’ve been watching with interest.”
“I believe that, with my experience, I can aid in aligning the philosophy and ambition of the club with a technical programme to promote holistic development throughout the full player pathway. My role is to mentor the coaching workforce and to implement the club philosophy throughout the club from first team to U11s.
“Ultimately, success will be judged on the positive connections that I can make with the coaches, players and their families that are involved in the club. If I can help engage all parties with the identity and ambition of the club via an aligned technical programme, coaching approach and development pathway, I will be pleased with the impact.”
Commenting on the appointment, Spireites Women’s general manager Gabrielle Salomon said: “We’re all delighted that Katie will be joining us. When you look at her experience and the knowledge she will bring to the club, it’s so exciting to think what we could achieve.”
“The women’s team is going through a period of rapid growth, both on the pitch and off it. To add Katie to the team really does show the direction we are heading in as a club and I can’t wait to start working with her.”
The appointment comes following the launch of the Chesterfield FC girls’ academy. To register your interest for trials, or for more information, please email women@chesterfield-fc.co.uk.
