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	Arrows Announce 2008 Coaching Lineup

The Redditch Arrows are pleased to announce their coaching lineup for the 2008 BAFL season. The new line up sees 5 new faces in the Arrows setup with Jamie Kilby taking over as Offensive Co-Ordinator, and Paul Williams, Mark Williams, Colin Nash and Paul Roberts joining the Arrows from the Birmingham Bulls. Mark Williams also takes over as Defensive Co-ordinator. Head Coach Ian Hill feels the new additions and changes will help the Arrows to continue the progress the club has made over the last 2 years. "There is no doubt that all of the new coaches bring both years of experience and vast knowledge to the team. We are already seeing the benefit of this in training and which hopefully will also be seen on the field when we start in May".

	Head Coach – Ian Hill. Ian has been Head Coach for 3 of the last 4 seasons during which the Arrows had posted a 27 win 1 tie record during the regular season.
	Offensive Co-Ordinator – Jamie Kilby. Jamie who rejoined the Arrows last year as a player. He now brings his experience into the offensive co-ordinator role. Prior to re-joining the Arrows Jamie was instrumental in forming the Coventry Jets
	Running Backs Coach – Paul Williams. Paul joins the Arrows from the Birmingham Bulls and brings in excess of 20 years experience.
	Offensive Line Coach – Alton Howell. Alton moves up from an assistant coaching position last year to look after the offensive line.
	Defensive Co-Ordinator - Mark Williams . Mark also joins from the Birmingham Bulls and takes over as Defensive Co-Ordinator. He also brings many years experience as a player and coach.
	Linebackers Coach - Colin Nash . Colin joins from the Birmingham Bulls and takes over as Linebackers coach. He not brings not just his experience but the enthusiasm and intensity he had as a player.
	Defensive Coach – Paul Roberts. Paul makes up the fourth coach to join the Arrows from the Bulls. He will be working alongside Mark with the defensive backs.
	Special Teams Coach – Karl Dodd. Karl returns as Special Teams Coach. Karl also coaches at Hertfordshire Hurricanes.
	Quarterbacks and Fitness Coach – Roger Smithies Roger (BYAFA Coach of the year 2006) returns for his 20+ year with the Arrows and looks after the Quarterbacks and general team fitness.



		Last Updated 31st Dec 2009







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