Welcome to KIngsdown Lions FC
Swindons Number 1 Youth FC
We have over 30 Different Teams!
Formerly known as Lydiard Youth, this dynamic and spirited team has undergone a transformative evolution, emerging as the Kingsdown Lions to embody strength, unity, and a fierce passion for the beautiful game. Nestled in the heart of Swindon, this talented group of young athletes showcases not only their exceptional skills on the pitch but also a deep sense of community and sportsmanship. With a rich history and a commitment to fostering the growth and development of its players, the Kingsdown Lions are poised to roar onto the field, leaving an indelible mark in the local football landscape.
OUR TEAMS
About Our Club
You will be aware that all our players benefit from a match kit and training apparel; provided by the club and incorporated into your membership fees. We have just invested in all our players, as we re-brand from our previous club name, Lydiard Youth to Kingsdown Lions. That represented a huge financial investment.
Additional kit may be supplied by your relevant team, subject to sponsorship income. Should you have any sponsorship opportunities please contact your Team Manager, the Committee or our Commercial Department – commercial@kingsdownlions.com
We welcome parents purchasing additional items over the club provision. Please click on the catalogue and price list to select your additional items for your son or daughter. We also have a coaches/manager section along that parents may like to purchase club approved apparel to wear as you support the players and team.
We have many requests from parents to purchase additional spare kit or extra items, the club shop enables you to do that.
Chairman's Welcome
It’s with great pride that I find myself in the privileged position of Chairman of the club. Having the support of our committee of highly motivated volunteers makes the job both rewarding and enjoyable. It even affords me the luxury of continuing to indulge my passion for grassroots football as coach to a couple of our U18s sides.
Committee Members
Chairman - Andy Atwell
Since I joined Kingsdown Lions (formerly Lydiard Youth) nearly 10 years ago, I’ve seen the club grow enormously. This growth has spanned the number of teams, the number and diversity of the players and coaches and of course our standing amongst our peers in Wiltshire Grassroots sport.
It’s with great pride that I find myself in the privileged position of Chairman of the club. Having the support of our committee of highly motivated volunteers makes the job both rewarding and enjoyable. It even affords me the luxury of continuing to indulge my passion for grassroots football as coach to a couple of our U18s sides.
Whilst we have seen huge success in the last few years, we will not rest on our laurels as we have plans for continued growth at youth level (both boys and girls) and soon hope to be complimenting our First Team with a Development team and a Women’s First team too.
Watch this space for more on these exciting developments and of course, if you would like to offer any help (practical or advisory) please feel free to reach out to me.
Telephone: 07789374142
Email: chair@kingsdownlions.com
Vice Chairman - Danny Payne
Telephone: 07779 236119
Email: Payne-d1@sky.com
Club Secretary - Michelle Seagrave
My role is to ensure that all of our legal obligations are met and that we have all our children, teams and coaches registered correctly. A big part of my role is to liaise with our coaching staff, the league, the County FA and the school where the club is based. I am responsible for ensuring that everyone is aware of changes to games and teams.
I am an active member of the KLFC committee and work closely with all members of the committee. Particularly the Chairman (Andy Atwell), Treasurer (Mike Davis), CWO (Emma Ponting) and the Development Officer (Simon Bradbury).
Telephone: 07443 955192
Email: secretary@kingsdownlions.com
Treasurer - Andy Atwell
Since I joined Kingsdown Lions (formerly Lydiard Youth) nearly 10 years ago, I’ve seen the club grow enormously. This growth has spanned the number of teams, the number and diversity of the players and coaches and of course our standing amongst our peers in Wiltshire Grassroots sport.
It’s with great pride that I find myself in the privileged position of Chairman of the club. Having the support of our committee of highly motivated volunteers makes the job both rewarding and enjoyable. It even affords me the luxury of continuing to indulge my passion for grassroots football as coach to a couple of our U18s sides.
Whilst we have seen huge success in the last few years, we will not rest on our laurels as we have plans for continued growth at youth level (both boys and girls) and soon hope to be complimenting our First Team with a Development team and a Women’s First team too.
Watch this space for more on these exciting developments and of course, if you would like to offer any help (practical or advisory) please feel free to reach out to me.
Telephone: 07789374142
Email: chair@kingsdownlions.com
Vice Treasurer - Danny Payne
Telephone: 07779 236119
Email: Payne-d1@sky.com
Club Welfare Officer - Emma Ponting
Telephone: 07763 385218
Email: e.ponting@btinternet.com
Head of Girls - Simon Bradbury
Simon Bradbury has been with Kingsdown Lions for over 7 years as a coach.
Simon is a UEFA C / FA Level 2 coach having qualified in 2021.
Simon coaches and manages both the U15 Girls & U18 Floodlit side. The U15 Girls play in the Wilts Women’s & Girls League, whilst the Floodlit squad play in the Wiltshire U18 League.
With an emphasis on player development, Simon uses the FA four-corner model to develop player profiles and IDP’s for the young adults in his squads.
In 2021 his U16 side won the Wiltshire County Cup, beating FC Calne 3-1 at Green Lane, Devizes. The side had been top of Division 2, before Covid interrupted.
Simon also mentors and assists, Mike Davis and his U11 side. They play in the NWYFL U11 league.
Simon has three children all at the club, two sons and a daughter. His brother, Russell, is a UEFA Pro License holder in Austria, with LASK Linz. Russell does pop over to run sessions when he is back in the country.
Simon is a committee member and manages all of the clubs social media, is responsible for liaising with the clubs sponsors and has a joint role in procuring the team kits.
Telephone: 07737 244801
Email: simonbradbury@sky.com
Training Officer - Kerry Lee
My role within the club is to ensure that all the coaches and helpers have the relevant training for them to complete their role effectively.
Telephone: 07940 116211
Email: davies_k19@sky.com
Training Officer - Colin Stevens
I am DBS checked and I have also done training on disability in football, concussion guidelines and equality and diversity.
Our training is on a Saturday 1200-1300 on the 4G pitch.
Please feel free to contact me for further information on
Phone – 07786414346
Email – cwstevens1981@hotmail.co.uk
Kit Manager - Simon Bradbury
Simon Bradbury has been with Kingsdown Lions for over 7 years as a coach.
Simon is a UEFA C / FA Level 2 coach having qualified in 2021.
Simon coaches and manages both the U15 Girls & U18 Floodlit side. The U15 Girls play in the Wilts Women’s & Girls League, whilst the Floodlit squad play in the Wiltshire U18 League.
With an emphasis on player development, Simon uses the FA four-corner model to develop player profiles and IDP’s for the young adults in his squads.
In 2021 his U16 side won the Wiltshire County Cup, beating FC Calne 3-1 at Green Lane, Devizes. The side had been top of Division 2, before Covid interrupted.
Simon also mentors and assists, Mike Davis and his U11 side. They play in the NWYFL U11 league.
Simon has three children all at the club, two sons and a daughter. His brother, Russell, is a UEFA Pro License holder in Austria, with LASK Linz. Russell does pop over to run sessions when he is back in the country.
Simon is a committee member and manages all of the clubs social media, is responsible for liaising with the clubs sponsors and has a joint role in procuring the team kits.
Telephone: 07737 244801
Email: simonbradbury@sky.com
Facilities Officer - Dean Seagrave
Telephone: 07388 280709
Email: deankingsdown@gmail.com
Coach Liaison Officer - Rich Clifford
Hi, I’m Rich Clifford and I’m the current U10 Red & U16 coach, I work full time as a Data programmer, but my passion is football. So, when I stopped playing (some years ago) coaching was the next logical step and something I’ve now been doing for 20 years. 9 of those years have been at Lydiard Youth/Kingsdown Lions which I became involved with when my son decided he wanted to play.
I hold the FA Level 1 coaching qualification and am a member of The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club which includes regularly updated Safeguarding and Emergency First Aid courses (including Defibrillators use) and I’m fully CRC checked. I am also part of the Committee here at Kingsdown Lions FC and hold the roles of Coach Liaison Officer & Respect Officer.
My aim, as a coach, is to teach my team all the skills they need to become the best footballers they can be but also to help build confidence and great friendships through trust and teamwork – something that will benefit them both on and off the pitch. As a team (coach, players and parents) we expect a lot from each other, but these expectations are bound by encouragement, support, fun and inspiring each other to work hard and try our best so we can achieve whatever we put our minds to.
Telephone: 07913 113670
Email: richclifford99@gmail.com
Coach Liaison Officer - Dean Seagrave
Telephone: 07388 280709
Email: deankingsdown@gmail.com
Respect Officer - Rich Clifford
Hi, I’m Rich Clifford and I’m the current U10 Red & U16 coach, I work full time as a Data programmer, but my passion is football. So, when I stopped playing (some years ago) coaching was the next logical step and something I’ve now been doing for 20 years. 9 of those years have been at Lydiard Youth/Kingsdown Lions which I became involved with when my son decided he wanted to play.
I hold the FA Level 1 coaching qualification and am a member of The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club which includes regularly updated Safeguarding and Emergency First Aid courses (including Defibrillators use) and I’m fully CRC checked. I am also part of the Committee here at Kingsdown Lions FC and hold the roles of Coach Liaison Officer & Respect Officer.
My aim, as a coach, is to teach my team all the skills they need to become the best footballers they can be but also to help build confidence and great friendships through trust and teamwork – something that will benefit them both on and off the pitch. As a team (coach, players and parents) we expect a lot from each other, but these expectations are bound by encouragement, support, fun and inspiring each other to work hard and try our best so we can achieve whatever we put our minds to.
Telephone: 07913 113670
Email: richclifford99@gmail.com
Respect Officer - Dean Seagrave
Telephone: 07388 280709
Email: deankingsdown@gmail.com
Recruitment Officer - Colin Stevens
Colin Stevens is our main point of contact for all recruitment enquiries.
At The End Of Day
Here's What You Can Count On
- Fun, Friendly Environment
- Mixed Teams
- Improve Social Skills
- Help Develop Good Life Skills
- Highly Trained Coaches
- State of the Art Equipment
- Organised Games
- Training Grounds & Regular Training
- 100% Satisfaction
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Unmotivated Coaches
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Do I Contact For My Son/Daughter To Join A team?
Colin Stevens is our main point of contact for all recruitment enquiries.
How Do I Sponsor A Team?
To Sponsor a Team please visit our Sponsorship Contact form Here.
When Does Training Take Place?
Training and Games dates and times vary depending on the team. Please Visit the individual Team Page for Training times and dates.
What Team Can I Join?
No matter your age or skill, we have a team for everyone, just fill in our contact form and a member of the committee will be in touch.
