BROMSGROVE Sporting midfielder Jordan Lyden has become the new football coach for the club’s football education pathway programme.
Lyden currently holds a UEFA B coaching licence and joined the Rouslers in December last year.
The 29-year-old came through Aston Villa’s academy and has represented Australia at under-20 level.
The programme will start in September 2025 and offers 16 to 19-year-old students, both male and female, the chance to realise their potential.
Sporting’s director of football, Iain Queen said: “With his background in professional football, Jordan’s experience is going to be invaluable, and this is a fantastic opportunity for young players to learn from his knowledge of the game.
“Having played international football for Australia under-20s and played in the Premier League for Aston Villa, Jordan has had an excellent grounding in football.
“We have had plenty of interest in this new coaching role; however, it was important that [chairman] Rod Brown and I took our time and found the right person.
“Jordan has shown a great hunger to be a part of the new partnership, and he ticks all the boxes.
“Since we announced this new partnership with Colmers School and Sixth Form College, Jordan has been keeping in contact with me and, off his own back, attended the taster day sessions which we put on at the UK Electrical Stadium.
“Jordan currently does the same role at Sutton College, where he helps develop youngsters at their educational centre, so he already has experience of working with teenagers who are looking to develop their football skills alongside their studies.”
Lyden added: “I’m delighted to be working with Colmers School and Sixth Form College and can’t wait to get started in seeing what talent we have and how we can develop and progress moving forward.”
Anyone interested in joining the programme should contact Iain Queen at: [email protected]
