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CEO
Alan Darfi
Chief Executive Officer
Alan joined Herefordshire FA as our new CEO in 2020 and brings a wealth of experience from The FA, West Riding FA and the RFL (Rugby Football League).
Alan's main tasks will be to oversee the launch and successful operation of the new 3G at the County Ground, support and develop the staff team and provide the link to Board and Council. He will also be supporting and managing the County's long term strategy for the game at all levels.
Email: Alan.Darfi@HerefordshireFA.com
Board & council links
Football Services & Governance Team
Paul Cotton
Football Services Manager
Paul is the Herefordshire FA Football Services Manager and works in the office fulltime Mon-Fri. Paul administers our courses and education programme as well as supporting clubs with their grassroots administration and affiliation.
Anna Thomasson
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Anna is our designated safeguarding officer and is available for players, clubs, coaches and volunteers to contact with any welfare or safeguarding concerns or issues.
Email: Anna.Thomasson@HerefordshireFA.com
Phone: 07555 754314
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-3pm
In Case of an emergency please call NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Diane Phillips
Football Services Officer (Discipline)
Diane leads on Discipline and Junior League referee appointments. She is in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ben Archer
Football Services Assistant
Ben provides administration support for our county clubs and assists on Whole Game System. He is also acting as County League Secretary so will be organising fixtures and player registrations
Football Development Team
Dan Chance
Senior Football Development Officer
Dan oversees the football development team and manages the ongoing strategy for our football programmes. His role also covers facilities, grants & funding, schools football and youth & adult male football.
Joe Mathias
Football Development Officer
Joe leads on Women's and Girls' football and covers clubs and participation programmes. Joe also coordinates the coach education programme, club development through the FA Charter Standard scheme and leads on Marketing.
Scott Russell
Football Development Officer (Inclusion and Disability)
Scott's role covers our disability football provision and making football inclusive for all. He also coordinates our recreational football provision such as 6aside and Just Play. Scott is our Mental Health First Aid Champion.
Referee Support and Development
Referee Development services are provided by Ollie
Williams of Worcestershire FA. Ollie oversees the recruitment and development of referees and
provides support and assistance to the referee workforce.
Email: Referees@HerefordshireFA.com
