Meet the Team of Volunteers

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

Matt Parkes - Head Coach (Level 1 Coach) and JDC Accredited

Amanda Boardman- Lead Child Welfare Officer

Paul Boardman - Coach

Scott Horner - Level 1 Coach

Petros Christodoulou - Mentor

Julie Major Smith - Mentor

Ewan Main - Mentor

Nicholas Baker - Mentor

Kate Render - Mentor

Dave Render - Mentor

Gary Strong - Mentor

Martin Hayes - Committee

Kevin Grimshaw - Committee

Natalie Strong - Safeguarding 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.