Meet the Team
Graham Rodger - Community Manager
- FA 'A' licensed coach
Graham
played for Grimsby Town for nine seasons; the highpoint of Graham's playing
days is his FA Cup win in 1987. Playing against Tottenham Hotpsur for
Coventry City and pulling off a extra time victory. Since finishing his
playing career he became football in the community officer before moving
on to become Assistant manager at Grimsby. Graham moved up from Assistant
manager to manager, before returning to Football in the Community in March
2007.
Mark Westerby - Louth Officer
- FA Level One, Two and Uefa 'B' qualified coach
Mark joined Football in the Community in March 2007 after returning from working in New York, USA. Mark has twice coached in New York since leaving University, working with young people from 3 to 15 years old. Mark is responsible for over seeing Louth and surrounding areas, promoting all programmes and schemes Football in the Community offer.
Ray Blain - Health Officer
- FA Level One and Two qualified coach
Level one and 'C' licensed coach Ray has worked at Football in the Community for five years, joining after finishing further education. Ray is the scheme health officer, promoting healthy living in the community.
Johnny Rowan
- FA Level One and Two qualified coach
Johnny has been with Football in the Community for one year. Prior to this Johnny played for Grimsby Town in the championship where he was involved in some difficult seasons. Johnny spent many season involved with the club after been part of the schools of excellence, youth team and the first team. Johnny is currently playing for Boston United.
Aidy Merriken
- FA Level One
Aidy has recently joined the scheme after completing his further education at the Grimsby Institute.
