Dominic Castle

Owner and Director

• UEFA A Licence Football Coach
• Qualified Teacher (QTS)

Dominic founded Active Community Development almost 10 years ago and wanted to raise the bar in terms of quality and integrity within the education setting.

??Dominic has been coaching/managing teams for over 20 years at all levels from youth football starting at Under 7’s upwards to Senior Men’s teams. He has also been working in Primary and Secondary Schools and Academies as well as working with Local authorities for over 15 years.

?During that time, Dom has also worked for Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham amongst many other teams at Academy and Youth levels.

Tim Sells

Sports Development Manager

• UEFA B (FA Level 3) and FA Youth Award Licensed Football Coach
• FA Level 2 Licensed Futsal Coach
• FA Coaching Disabled Footballers
• FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award
• FA Level 1 Psychology Award
• FA Level 1 in Talent ID
• League Managers Association (LMA) Identifying Potential Talent
• LMA Creating a Culture of Excellence
• Professional Football Scouts Association (PSFA) Talent ID in Football
• PFSA Opposition Analysis in Football
• 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Multi-Skills Development in Sport

Tim is a highly experienced Sports Development Professional, having worked in the sports sector for the last 9 years. Prior to joining Active Community Development, Tim was the Football Development Manager for Palace for Life (Crystal Palace FC’s Foundation) overseeing their Player Development Centres, International Football Growth, Soccer Schools and School/College Post 16 programmes, creating pathways into Crystal Palace’s Academy and/or semi-professional Football.

Tim has also coached in both the Gillingham and Crystal Palace Academies, working on the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) for the premier league as well as writing the curriculum for the Crystal Palace Development Centres and their Post 16 Programmes across South London.

Mark Taylor

Academy Manager

• HND in Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science (CCCU)
• FA Level 2 Licensed Football Coach (Currently on UEFA B)
• FA Level 2 Licensed Futsal Coach
• FA Youth Module Level 2
• USSF Licensed Football Coach
• Level 2 Gym Instructor

• First Team Coach & U23 Manager at Herne Bay Football Club
• Canterbury Christ Church 1sts, 3rds & Women’s Head Coach
• Gillingham Development Centre Coach
• Coached in the USA for Global Premier Soccer, affiliated with Bayern Munich

Mark has extensive coaching experience both here and in the US, working at various levels within the game. He is currently the U23 Manager at Herne Bay FC and was previously the First Team Coach as well as working in the Gillingham Development Centre.

Mark has also run a very successful Post 16 Academy for the last three years and brings a wealth of experience to the programme.