Referee Development Team

In 2011, Manchester FA introduced a new support structure for refereeing. Led by Referee Development Manager David Coote, Manchester FA’s Referee Development Team is an innovative approach that provides support, assistance and mentoring to the referees across the city.

The main points of contact for the Referee Development Team are as follows:

Referee Development Manager - David Coote

david.coote@manchesterfa.com

Communications Officer - Alex Rowen

alex.rowen@manchesterfa.com

Academy Co-ordinator – Chris Kavanagh

chris.kavanaghRDT@manchesterfa.com

Appointments Co-ordinator – Richard Cooper
richard.cooper@manchesterfa.com

Assessor Co-ordinator – John Martin
john.martinRDT@manchesterfa.com

Basic Referee Course Co-ordinator – Brian Reilly
brian.reillyRDT@manchesterfa.com

Coach Co-ordinator – Eddie Evans
eddie.evansRDT@manchesterfa.com

Discipline Co-ordinator – Andy Philbin