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Dixie Dean

RNC Sports Academy Coach – football

With a passion for football, Dixie is a former FA Coach and youth worker. In 1997 he combined these two aspects of his life and began coaching B1 and B2/B3 football at RNC.

Between 1999 and 2007, he was a sighted goalkeeper for the England Blind Football team and also coached the squad. Dixie continues to work as part of the College’s residential team and joined the Sports Academy as a

coach in 2014.

Jon Pugh

Head Coach – England and Great Britain Blind Football – The Football Association

At 17, Jon was selected as sighted goalkeeper for the England and GB Blind Football team and won over 100 caps. He is motivated by helping young people at all levels of ability to reach their full potential.

Jon proudly continues to work with the RNC Sports Academy, developing pathways for both regional and national competitions. As Head Coach for England and GB Blind Football, he is in an ideal position to do so.

John Lynch

RNC Sports Academy Assistant Coach

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