New Woodley United FC first-team manager Jordan Blake has finalised his coaching team for the upcoming 2022/23 season.
The Kestrels will have a fresh approach to look forward to heading into the new Combined Counties Division One campaign after appointing a new management team.
Blake said: “Since taking the job, I have spoke to a number of individuals that have been interested in joining the management team and I believe I have managed to bring together some fantastic people that will ensure we are right both from a tactical point of view heading into the season but also making sure we build the right environment and culture to allow players to enjoy their football.
“Firstly, I would like to announce Pete Chingoma as my Assistant Manager for next season. I was recommended to reach out to Pete by a good friend of mine Deano Jones. They worked together for Reading City Under23s and Dev teams for the last two seasons.
“Prior to this, Pete was involved in non-league club coaching and is also an academy coach at Reading Football Club and additionally has worked with Swindon FC age groups for several years.
“From my first conversation with Pete, I could tell he has great knowledge and understanding of the game at non-league level and our values and ethos are very much aligned. I am thoroughly looking forward to working with him.
“The second member of my coaching staff I would like to introduce is Sheldon Baptiste who will be taking on the role of first team coach/ head of recruitment.
“Sheldon is someone I have known for the last few seasons from working very closely with him in running a successful Sunday team that achieved the treble last season in the top division in Reading.
“ Sheldon’s cool, calm, and collected approach and knowledge of players around the local reading area will help us to bring in the right players but more importantly the right characters we can trust both on and off the pitch. I am delighted that Sheldon has agreed to join the management team and looking forward to working with him in this new journey for both of us.
“Shawn Dabreo will also be joining my coaching staff as a specialist forward coach working closely with the forward players in both training and on match days to pass on his expertise and knowledge to our forward line.
“Again, Shawn is someone I have known for the last few years from Sunday football and I value his opinion immensely. I look forward to working with Shawn to refine and develop aspects of our attacking play. Welcome to Woodley United FC, Shawn, great to have you on board.
“I am pleased to say Kaser Chowdhary has joined my staff as first team coach. Kaser has played at step four, five and six in his career and unfortunately is due to have an operation very soon on his knee after an ACL injury.
“After Kaser told me he would miss most of the season I was keen to get him on my management team and have always thought very highly of him having known him from when he played for Marlow FC. His role will be ensuring there is a link between the management team and the players to allow us to move Woodley United Football Club forward together.
“Last but not least, I am excited to announce Bilal Malik will be joining my staff as S&C/fitness coach. Billy has been a PT for a number of years and worked with both Semi Professional players and professional players.
“It is great to be able to attract Bilal to Woodley United FC and I look forward to working with over the coming season.
Woodley began their pre-season preparations on Tuesday, June 28 and are inviting new players to come down and tryout for their sessions that take place from 7-9pm at Goals, Woodley.
