Hastings United Appoint Billy Wood as Women’s First Team Manager & Georgia Townsend as Head of Girls Academy
Hastings United Football Club are pleased to confirm the return of Billy Wood as Women’s First Team Manager, with Georgia Townsend stepping into the role of Head of Girls Academy.
Georgia has been an integral part of the Girls Academy since its inception. Currently coaching two age groups, she will now lead the continued development and progression of young talent at the club.
Billy returns to Hastings after spells managing Haywards Heath Town in the Women’s National League and Eastbourne Borough during the 2023/24 season.
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Georgia Townsend:
“I am really excited to start the new role with the club. Having been a phase lead for the past year working alongside Craig Ottley, the Girls Academy has grown. We have lots of very enthusiastic and talented players across the age groups, all with the desire to pull on a Hastings shirt when they get to senior football. My role is to ensure that the girls footballing pathway at the club is fun and engaging whilst ensuring we continue to produce homegrown players to represent the women’s first team and beyond’’
Billy Wood:
“I’m happy to be back home. During my time away at other clubs, my proudest achievement was helping young players break into first team football, which laid the foundation for trophy success this season for that squad. At Hastings, whilst focused on building a competitive, attacking side we will be tasked with delivering a clear pathway for young talent to step up into senior football.”
