Sponsored by local Healthplan provider HSA, Lions in the Community offers an extensive programme of football coaching in primary, secondary and special schools throughout the Andover area, enabling children to practice and develop their skills in a fun environment.

Meet the Lions in the Community Team here

Why not treat your child to the Lion’s Birthday Package. More information here

Andover FC February Soccer School

Andover FC are running a Soccer School during the half term holidays from the 16th - 18th February. For more information and an application form please click here

School of the Week - Portway Junior School - Monday 5 Jan 2009

Following on from the success of our first "School of the Week" initiative back in November we will be welcoming pupils and their families from Portway Junior School to the Portway Stadium for the home game v Bridgwater on January 10th. In the week preceding the game the Lions in the Community team - Tom Bird, Dean Stow, Kyle Swayne and Alex Campbell - will be working with the 360 plus pupils at the school over a 3 day period with a combination of penalty shoot out competitions and fitness for football sessions.

The week will begin and end with an AFC assembly, the first to introduce the club and programme for the week, the second to present certificates to the winners of the penalty shoot out and fitness for football sessions, and all pupils will take home free family tickets for the Bridgwater game on the 10th where again there will be a half time penalty shoot out and Portway Junior prize draw.

Portway Junior is our largest Andover Primary school with over 350 pupils so we are hoping again for a good crowd. Head Teacher Tim Deery is a regular Lions supporter (when not supporting Saints!) so we look forward to welcoming him and his school to the Portway next Saturday.

Anton Junior School is Andover FC’s School of the Week - Tues 24 Nov 2008

Players and Lions Community coaches alike whipped up a frenzy of football fun and excitement at Anton Junior School this week. More

Saturday Soccer Club - Wednesday 23 Oct 08

From the 8th November, by popular request, are going to start running a Saturday Soccer Club for 4 - 7 year olds. More details here.

Lions in the Community Plan For The Coming Year

Lions in the Community are looking forward to a very busy next twelve months. Read all about their plans and future activities here

The Lion Cubs Are Born

Lions in the Community have launched a new programme for local schools which has been named "Lion Cubs". More

Come and Join One of our Youth Teams

Kids! Fancy playing for Andover FC? Then why not join one of our Youth teams? More details here

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The Lions in the Community Team

Cathy Devereux

Cathy is the Director of Andover FC' s Football in the Community programme "Lions in the Community" and is the main point of contact for schools for any enquiries relating to coaching requirements, football fun days, soccer schools etc. Cathy also actively coaches in schools and holds an FA Level 2 Coaching Certificate

Tom Bird

Lions in the Community coach Tom Bird is a keen footballer and is currently playing for Fleet Town following a spell at Chelsea's Youth Academy after impressing the coaching staff during his appearance on Sky's Football Icon. Tom currently holds a Level 2 coaching certificate and is now working towards FA Level 3. He has been actively coaching on the programme for the past year. Tom has great footballing skill which, coupled with his infectious enthusiasm for the game, makes him a popular figure in our local schools.

Dean Stow

Lions in the Community coach Dean Stow is a keen footballer and influential midfielder in Andover FC' s current squad. Dean was top goalscorer for the club last season and enjoys passing on his skills and knowledge to our local schoolchildren who we hope will aspire to play for their home town club one day! Dean holds an FA Level 1 certificate and is currently working towards his FA Level 2 award.

Gary Kew

Gary is an FA qualified Level 1 Coach who actively coaches football, cricket, hockey, rugby and numerous other sports! A former Reading Football in the Community coach Gary is a full time PE coach at Wolverdene School in Andover

Danny Sullivan

Danny is the current Andover New Street under 8’s Manager and coach and has responsibility for a squad of 22. A keen footballer and former Andover FC striker Danny is currently working towards his FA coaching certification

Ade Skeates

Ade is an experienced children’s football coach and is also the current Andover FC Under 13s Manager which involves both weekly coaching sessions and match play in the local youth leagues as well as cup competitions. Ade has an FA Level 1 coaching certificate and has almost completed his Level 2 award.

Chris Plummer

Chris is an experienced children’s football coach and is also the current Andover F.C Under 11’s Manager which involves both weekly coaching sessions and match play in the local youth leagues. Chris has an FA Level 1 coaching certificate and is also working towards attaining his Level 2 award.

Darren Whettleton

Darren holds an FA Level 1 football coaching certificate and Community Sports Leader Award. He is currently working towards his Level 2 football qualification. A keen footballer, Darren has played at semi-professional level for several years and is currently coaching both the Alderbury Under 10s team in the South Wilts Badger League as well as a local men's team playing in the Wessex league.

Paul O'Riordan

Paul has enjoyed playing football across the globe, throughout Europe and as far afield as the USA, Canada and Australia. As a schoolboy he represented Hampshire and has also played for local teams including Andover FC, Whitchurch United and Andover New Street. Coming now to the end of his playing career Paul holds an FA Level 1 coaching certificate and is currently working towards his Level 2. Paul also holds a Community Sports Leader Award and a National Lifeguard bronze medallion.