Walsall Football Club are pleased to confirm the appointment of Tom Lister-Jones as Head of Academy Player Care.
In his role, Tom will support the holistic development of players, families, and staff. The Academy Player Care Officer will work on the personal development of young people as both a person and a player.
Tom, who is a qualified social worker, is hoping to provide a good support network within the academy and he’s looking forward to getting to work in his new position.
“I’m really excited to join the Club,” he said.
“The aim of my role is to support everything outside of football so if any of the players or parents have any social issues, something going on within the Club, I’m there to help them and try to resolve those issues for them.
“I feel like it’s a really important role, there’s a big emphasis on it at the moment.
“It’s not only when players are with the Club, it’s also looking at the aftercare and their journeys after that as well.
“I can’t wait to properly start. Everyone has been really welcoming and I’m looking forward to getting my teeth into it.”