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Raising Awarenes of Current Goalkeeping Needs

The Coaching Staff

ColinColin Cockle

Born in North London now living in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire. Colin took up coaching in 1991 following a senior playing career in Essex and the North East of Scotland. Colin has coached goalkeepers in Aberdeen since 1999.

During his time in the North East, Colin played for Muggiemoss Juniors and represented Scottish Junior Select before moving to the SFL with Brechin City F.C.
In London he played for Ford United F.C. in the Essex Senior League. He also represented the Essex Senior Select. Helped coach Albion Boys Club to the
Scottish Youth Cup Final in 2003 at under 14’s level - runners-up. Scottish Youth Cup Final in 2004 at under 16’s level - Winners.

Colin is the holder of the S.F.A. Goalkeeping Licence Diploma. Celtic Football Club Goalkeeping, Development & Community Coach for 1 Year. Elgin City Goalkeeping Youth Coach for 1 year. Albion Boys Club Goalkeeping Coach for 4 years. Colin is now First Team & Youth Team Goalkeeping Coach for Montrose Football Club.


Doug ChappleDoug Chapple - MA

Doug is the holder of the S.F.A. Goalkeeping Certificate & S.F.A. Goalkeeping Intermediate Certificate and is working towards gaining his S.F.A. Working with Children Licence. Former Aberdeen Football Club Community Coach. Football Coach at Rathen Primary School for 3 years. One of two Goalkeeping Coaches at Peterhead Boys Club.


Stuart InnesStuart Innes

Stuart is the holder of the S.F.A. Goalkeeping Certificate. 10 years Experience Coaching Children in Football. Coach at Bridge of Don Sports Club
for 5 years & Goalkeeping Coach for Bridge of Don Primary School.
Currently working towards his S.F.A. Goalkeeping Intermediate Certificate.


Gary KnowlesGary Knowles

Gary is the holder of the S.F.A. Goalkeeping Certificate. 10 years Experience Coaching Children in Football. Head of Committee for Hazlehead Primary School Football. Currently working on INPP Children’s Flexibility in Movements. Goalkeeping Coach at Albion Boys Club for 2 years. Former Aberdeen Football Club Community Coach. Goalkeeping Coach for Hazlehead Primary School.


Dave KnoxDave Knox

Dave is the holder of the S.F.A. Goalkeeping Certificate & S.F.A. Goalkeeping Intermediate Certificate. 11 years experience in Goalkeeping Coaching at Junior & Juvinille Levels with Culter Juniors, Culter Boys Club, Albion Boys Club and at present help’s run the under 16’s at Portlethen Sports Club.


Mike WyattMichael Wyatt

Michael is the holder of the S.F.A. Goalkeeping Certificate & S.F.A. Goalkeeping Intermediate Certificate and is working towards gaining his S.F.A. Goalkeeping Licence Diploma. Goalkeeping Coach at Albion Boys Club for 1 year. Celtic FC Community Goalkeeping Coach for 1 year.
Michael plays amateur football on a regular bases


Part Time Coaching Staff

In addition to the full-time coaches we regularlly get support from our part-time coaches;

Fraser Burr / Kevin Candy / Scott Knox / Gordon Paterson (pic coming soon) / Barry Park

Fraser Kevin Scott  Barry


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