Allen Harrison appointed England Head Coach for Powerchair World Cup 2007.
Allen Harrison from Percy Hedley Secondary School has been appointed
as the Head Coach for the England Powerchair Football Team that will take part in the
World Cup in 2007.
Adam Parry, from the Percy Hedley Academy for Disability Sports will work alongside Allen as an Assistant Coach.
Starting in April there will be a trial weekend followed by six further Squad Training sessions.
'This is a great honour for Allen as this will be the first World Cup with the first official England team. Allen has worked for many years developing Powerchair Football on a national and international level and this appointment is testament to all that he has done' - Adam Parry, Sports Development Officer.
For further information please contact Adam Parry, Sports Development Officer at the Percy Hedley Sports Academy on 0191 268 7116 or via e-mail at a.parry@percyhedley.org.uk.
Sports Development Officer,
Adam Parry B.A. (Hons)
Percy Hedley Academy For Disability Sports
Percy Hedley Foundation,
West Lane,
Killingworth
NE12 7BH
Phone: 0191 2687116
Fax: 0191 2161876