Category: Club News

Physio Wanted

MATCH DAY PHYSIO / REHAB THERAPIST

Heaton Stannington FC, who currently play at Step 5 of the Non-League pyramid are searching for a suitable student to gain some experience in the field of physiotherapy in a sporting capacity.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acute Intervention: To direct the injury management of all first team.
• Injury Prevention: Reduce the risk of injury occurrence in all first team players with the development of appropriate screening and injury prevention strategies.
• Rehabilitation: Design evidence based protocols for return to full function of all first team players to allow them to compete at the highest level whilst minimising the risk of reoccurrence of injury.
• To provide pitch side medical cover for first team matches.

Part-time hours: 4-8 hours per week

This is a paid role; expenses will be agreed depending upon experience.

For more details, or to apply for the role, please contact James Colwill: jamescolwill56@gmail.com

Club Appointment – Head of Junior Football

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Drummond as Head of Junior Football at Heaton Stannington FC.

Neil comes to the Stan with a huge wealth of experience in the Junior game – having spent the last 10 years at Killingworth Young Peoples Club. He has worked in a number of roles including a Coach, Secretary, Chairman and will remain as a fully committed Trustee of the club. Neil has helped to significantly grow many areas including development of teams, facilities and working practices.

Both Neil and his Dad are currently season ticket holders at Grounsell Park and are already familiar faces around the Club. We are delighted to have someone of Neil’s experience on board to help guide us through the process of developing this new part of our Club.

On his appointment, Neil said:

“As a staunch supporter of the Stan I am delighted to have been asked to support the implementation of the Junior set up. The family aspect of the club is what made we want to be involved, both me and my Dad have been welcome since we set foot in ground to watch Senior football again almost 3 years ago now. I will give 100% and use my extensive knowledge to help get the juniors off the ground and enable the Stan to be successful in setting up a long-lasting Junior Club.”

Welcome to the Stan, Neil!

Club Statement: Introducing Heaton Stan Juniors!

Heaton Stannington FC are excited to share with you our plans for Heaton Stan Juniors!

As part of our long term growth strategy, we have made the decision to begin the process of implementing a junior setup at the Club. Following sustained development of the first team, the Heaton Stan A team and the Club off the field in recent years, we feel this is the natural next step in further growing the Club in the local community.

The core objectives of Heaton Stan Juniors will be to:

  • Provide a safe, inclusive and fun environment for kids to play football, regardless of ability.
  • Establish ourselves as a key part of the local community.
  • Inspire the next generation of Heaton Stan players, supporters and volunteers.

It is important to us that, as we grow, we continue to maintain the brilliant culture that exists at Grounsell Park. We have therefore developed the following Guiding Principles which we commit to following as we embark on this new journey:

  1. Do things the right way, first time round. No “quick fixes” which we will need to correct later.
  2. Set solid foundations for the future – people, facilities, teams, processes. Make sure they are workable and well organised.
  3. Ensure we grow at a sustainable pace.
  4. Integrate Heaton Stan Juniors into the Club. We are #OneClub and will live by that ethos.

The timeline we are aiming to work to reflects our guiding principle of “Do things the right way, first time round”:

  • Season 2022/23 – focus will be on implementing the behind-the-scenes structures including securing a home for Heaton Stan Juniors and appointing key personnel into key roles.
  • Season 2023/24 – aim will be to launch a number of teams in leagues.

We will release further details in due course as we navigate the next steps in this project. 

The Heaton Stan Committee

#NoHomeKit match verses Jarrow

We are proud to confirm that our fixture on Jan 8th verses Jarrow has been assigned as our #NoHomeKit fixture, supporting Shelter’s campaign to raise awareness for those without a home this Winter.
In the build up to and on the match day, we will be raising funds for local charity “Making Winter Warmer” who do incredible work for the regions rough sleepers.
More information to follow in due course.

Transfer News – Jason Chanayire

We are delighted to welcome Jason Chanayire to the Stan, who today has completed a transfer from Whitley Bay.

The 20 year old is a pacey winger/forward who also plays for Northumbria University.

Welcome to the Stan, Jason!