BAFA welcome two new additions to its Flag Football Performance Programme.

BAFA have announced two new members to join the flag football programme, with Jon Wyse appointed Performance Services Manager & DiSE Lead, and Dave Winter appointed Head of Youth. 

Jon Wyse, as Performance Service Manager and DiSE lead, will oversee performance services support across our men's and women's Flag programme, as well as leading on camp planning and logistics at Loughborough College. 

Wyse will also act as Team Liaison for the Women's team, working closely with head coach Jack Reed on planning and preparation, while delivering several key projects, including the DiSE (Diploma in Sporting Excellence) and participation programmes. 

Dave Winter, having been involved in British American football since 1991 as both a player and a coach, steps into the role of Head of Youth Flag, overseeing the youth flag teams in BAFA's Performance Programme. 

A former Great Britain Lion at youth, university and adult level, Winter will lead a group of newly appointed coaches across the U17, U15 and U13 age groups with the 2026 European Youth Championships on the horizon. 

Jason Scott, Head of Performance Coaching and pathway for BAFA, is excited by the appointments and labelled the pair as important to the programme. 

He said: “These are two really important and exciting appointments for our Performance Programme, 

"Jon brings a huge amount of experience to a crucial role supporting our Women's and Men's teams, and highlights the strength of collaboration in our partnership with Loughborough College, 

"Our youth programme has a huge amount of potential, and I look forward to Dave building on that positive culture and delivering the very best for our up-and-coming athletes.” 

Working alongside Winter in the Youth Flag Performance setup are several newly appointed coaches.  Vic Henderson will head up the U17 girls, whilst Mike McGougan will lead the men. In the U15 circle, Neil Wymer will take charge, and in the U13’s Marcel Baker has been named as the new coach for the team.