The Club Committee
Posts and People
The Kent Exiles American Football Club is run by an elected Committee with each post subject to re-election at least once every three years. The Committee are there to provide a management framework - they appoint the Coaches (and then let them coach!) and ensure that the Club functions on a day-to-day basis.
All members of the committee welcome any comments of feedback from club members at any time.
The Exiles also welcome new members to it's committee, or team of volunteers, just get in touch with Dave Pester if you would like to help.
Details of the committee members (including contact details) are provided below:
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Chairman - Dave Pester |
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Treasurer - Martin Jefkins Martin has been with the club since it was founded. He played as Wide Receiver and still owns a few of the all-time records! He has also coached the senior team. As Treasurer, Martin keeps tabs on the money which includes subs and expenses for training and match days. Martin also co-ordinates the clubs media presence. martin.jefkins@kentexiles.co.uk |
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Secretary - Claire Pester Claire has been involved with the club for many years, previously being a very successful game day manager. As secretary Claire's role is to ensure club communications are regular and available, as well as looking after all the 'paperwork'. Claire also fulfills the role of Welfare officer for the club. claire.pester@kentexiles.co.uk |
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Coaching & Player Development - Julius Hobbs Julius has been with the club several years, a brief playing career saw him progress to club statistician, before taking the reins of the Youth team in 2007. His role is to ensure our players and coaches have every opportunity to develop to their full potential. This includes personal development as well as within the game itself. julius.hobbs@kentexiles.co.uk |
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Kit and Equipment Manager - Rob Osborn Rob has been with the club since the early 90's, and has played more consecutive games than anyone else. As Kit and Equipment Manager Rob's role is to look after the clubs kit, ensure we have the right equipment, and advise new members on purchasing their own equipment. rob.osborn@kentexiles.co.uk |
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Player Representative - Lee Baxter |
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Lay Member - Kieron Hyams Kieron originally joined the Exiles as a player in 2001. He currently runs the website, commentates at home games and takes photos at away games. As a lay member of the Committee, Kieron's job is to scrutinise the work of the Committee and to pick up some of the 'odd jobs' that fall in-between the other Committee posts. webmaster@kentexiles.co.uk |
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Game Day Manager - Position Vacant The game day manager is responsible for ensuring our teams and fans have the best game day experience possible. This includes co-ordinating our team of game day volunteers. Contactus@kentexiles.co.uk |
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Sponsorship Co-ordinator - Position Vacant |
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Director of Coaching - Tony Bainbridge |
