Meet the staff

Keith Brunt - Founder and Academy Director

Keith decided to form the academy after talking to local youth talent Bradley Brooks. It came to his attention that there was no real opportunities in the area for youths to progress in the sport. Keith wanted to change this and create a legacy for youth darts.

In the past Keith has played in local leagues and has won numerous cups in the Accrington and District League.

Keith has a vast amount of experience of working with youths having managed junior football clubs for over 10 years and working in children's homes in the North West for nearly 3 years. Keith also has a Bsc Hons Degree in Sports Coaching and Performance and has the Level 1 JDC International Coaching Certificate.

Other officials

Paul Chippendale - Assistant Academy Director and Level 1 Coach

Tina Leonard - Lead Child Welfare Officer

Andrew Jones - Coach

Dale Dickinson - Mentor

Scott Horner - Mentor

Adiy Hargreaves - Mentor

Charlot Podmore - Mentor

Pete Podmore - Mentor

Lisa Beech - Mentor & Child Welfare Officer

Julie Major Smith - Mentor

Cory Hargreaves - Mentor

Ewan Main - Mentor

Nathan Hill - Mentor

Matt Parkes - Committee

Martin Hayes - Committee

WE ARE ALWAYS ON THE LOOK OUT TO RECRUITING MORE Committee Members, Mentors and other Volunteers. Please contact us if you are interested in getting involved here at the Academy.