Meet The Managers
Rob Hamshare (Chairman, Under 8's & Under 15's)
I became involved in youth football in 1994 when my son began playing football and have coached and managed teams every year since. I have coached various teams to league titles, cup finals, mid table and relegation. I never ceased to be amazed that whatever has happened give the kids a ball 5 or 10 minutes later and they will enthusiastically be kicking it around.
I have completed the old Junior Team Managers Course (now level 1) the FA Certificate (now level 2) and am very proud to hold the UEFA B level 3 coaching licence.
It is my belief that all children who want to play football should be given the opportunity to do so and that they should be allowed to develop at the pace which is right for them. As a coach it is my responsibility to ensure children have fun, enjoyment and variety at coaching session. Plus they must be allowed to play in matches without being brow-beaten. A big priority for me is to promote fair play and respect of other teams and officials.
In 2007 I became chairman of the club a position I give my utmost too, as chairman my main aim is to have a Chartered Status Club with a reputation for fair play, honesty and integrity. This can only be achieved with great people, and our committee and managers are tremendous.
The Coaches
Kick Kent is a football-based program that aims to teach young people (ages 4–19 years) life skills and working together as a team. We are staffed by a friendly team of enthusiastic, F.A. qualified coaches with a passion to help children realise their potential within a social framework that benefits all members of society. We do this by working with schools, churches and clubs such as Hartley De Sales to offer a range of football related coaching programs that will enhance the skills of all ages.
All our team members are experienced, F.A. qualified football coaches, C.R.B. checked and First Aid trained.
Barry Angell (Under 9's)
I became involved at Hartley De Sales towards the end of the 2008/2009 season. A lover of all things football, including being a lifelong Man City fan, I played at most age groups to a largely mediocre level, including 2 years running an adult Sunday side. My ambition is to see the very junior teams develop into excellent technical players with a great attitude towards teamwork and enjoyment of the game. I also run the web site for Hartley De Sales FC.
Outside of football, I am a co-founder and director of Juriba Limited, an IT company and I enjoy running, cycling and golf.
Lee Kocurek (Under 11's)
I first became involved with Hartley De Sales last season (2008/09), helping out with the under 9's. At the end of the season the job to manage the team for the next season arose and I jumped at the chance. I am a huge football fan, playing the game at a lower level for a number of years and a season ticket holder at my beloved Chelsea since I can remember. My ambition is to get my side to win back to back titles and get promoted to the second division.
Outside football I am a wholesale salesman at the new spitalfields market.
Rob Littlefield (Under 12's)
My son initially commenced training with Hartley de Sales in 2006 in the Saturday morning soccer skills. I was impressed by the style of the football club and its coaches where the emphasis was on developing the player rather than “winning at all costs”. Following the 2007-08 season I was approached to assist Tim Redshaw with running what was then the Under 10s team for 2008-09 and this year have reversed roles with Tim as we make the step up to 11 a side. My own football CV is devoid of any notable achievements I only ever played at Sunday League level and have combined that with a lifelong support for a local non league team. That said I recently qualified as a level 1 Junior FA Coach so hopefully occasionally I will be able to give the team some inspirational guidance.
My ambition for the team is that all the players look forward to playing on a Sunday and will look back on their time with club with a great deal of happiness, hopefully achieving some successes along the way
Outside of football I am the Owner Director of TaxAssist Accountants an accountancy practice specialising in the tax and accounting requirements for small businesses and the self employed.
Danny Lowe (Under 13's)
I have always played football, ever since I could walk and continued to do so up until a knee injury forced me to hang up my boots. Because football has played a huge part in my life, it seemed that the only natural progression was to coach football. I had several successful years running a man’s team in Essex. Having left that team when my daughter arrived, I gradually got back into coaching with Hartley when my boys joined to play.
Outside of football, I am a keen amateur film maker and screenwriter.
Paul Dixon (Under 14's)
I became involved junior football with the under 7's team at Istead Rise where I became joint manager of the team. I spent 5 years with the club and moved over to Hartley De Sales to take over the under 13's in the summer of 2009. My ambition is to see the team improving each week, and most of all, enjoying themselves. I have obtained the FA coaching badges to level 2 and try to use that knowledge in improving the technical and positional skills in the side. I am a life-long Man Utd supporter.
Outside of football, I'm the fixtures secretary at Istead Rise which takes up a lot of my time, but my main hobby is motor sports, specifically motor bikes.
Ian Brown (Under 16's)
I became involved in the under 10's team in 2004 and have been with the club ever since. I've taken my current team through the age groups from under 11's through to the current under 15's squad. Last season, we finished a creditable 3rd in the league, just missing out on the top places by a few points. I'm an Arsenal supporter and try to get up to the Emirates as much as possible. My major ambition is to see the team promoted from the current division 3 to division 2 for the under 16's level. We have the most players at Hartley with 15 currently signed up. I am also the club welfare officer at Hartley De Sales, which means that I'm the first port of call for children with issues on a range of items such as bullying, home problems and the like.
Outside of football, I am a keen DIY enthusiast and motor mechanic.
