Sam Stockley appointed academy I manager at Stoke City.
FORMER Sam Stockley, who formerly worked for Colchester United, has been named Stoke City’s new academy manager.
The 47-year-old, who made more than 150 league and cup appearances for the U’s between 2002 and 2006, has joined the Championship side from United States club Lexington Sporting Club. As Lexington’s athletic director, he helped build an infrastructure that today comprises men’s and women’s professional teams, boys’ and girls’ academy squads, and a youth program with over 1,400 participants.
Stockley told the Stoke website that he was impressed by Jon Walters and Gareth Owen’s humility, passion, and vision for the club and academy.
“Stoke City is a prestigious club, the facilities are first class, and the unrivalled owner investment provides a platform for future success.
“I have been fortunate to work in different environments and cultures, which I believe will serve me well in providing a different perspective and renewed energy into the program.
” Colchester signed defender Jack Tucker on a permanent deal “Parents, supporters, and staff can be assured that I will bring all of my enthusiasm to the role from the outset, driven by the ongoing goal of producing players that go on to make an impact in first team football.” Stockley made more
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Steve Whitton brought the right-back to Colchester in August 2002, initially on loan before making the move permanent in October of the same year.
Stockley became a popular Layer Road player, contributing to the club’s promotion season under Phil Parkinson in 2005/06, before departing on loan to Blackpool. FORMER U’S: Experienced defender links up with Championship side He began his academy coaching career at Wycombe Wanderers, before expanding his knowledge with the Welsh Football Association.
Stockley has spent the last ten years working in the United States for clubs like as the Carolina Railhawks and FC New York, as well as scouting for young national teams prior to the formation of Lexington SC in 2021.
According to Stoke’s sporting director Jonathan Walters, Sam’s enthusiasm for player and staff development was evident during the recruitment process.
Meanwhile, Robbie Cowling confirms that Colchester United’s takeover has been cancelled. Cowling has led a successful project in Lexington, including the establishment of a top-tier Academy pathway and complex.
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