The W Academy team

At The W Academy pride ourself on high quality coaching. Our philosophy is building the person before the player. Our Head coaches are current and ex pros who hold uefa coaching licenses. Simon Mensing, Bobby Petta & Martin Scott are our specialist coaches who have played and coached at the highest levels in world football. This experience is vital for our young aspiring players.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Douglas Wilkie

Founder of The W. Douglas is an ex professional footballer who played for Dundee Utd. He has coached 1000s of players in Scotland, England and in the USA.

Ryan Wilkie

Ryan holds an MSc Physiotherapy and a BSc in Sports and Exercise Science. Ryan is currently a Physiotherapist and Academy Coach. Ryan was also a professional footballer for 8 years with Liverpool.

Kyle Wilkie

Kyle is currently an ex-professional footballer with experience in both Scotland and England. Kyle holds UEFA B licence in Coaching and Level 2 certificate in Fitness Instructing.

Advisors

Darren De Rosa

Darren is an experienced solicitor with a passion for sports management. Darren has worked with footballers in intermediary work and continues to provide advice to young players.

Frank Colhoun

Frank is a Qualified Accountant with MBA. Previously he held a number of Finance Director positions at Lafarge UK, and Honeywell Europe Life Safety Systems. Currently Director at family owned property business Surplus Property Solutions

Coaching staff