Greig Robertson is in his second year with the Boston Bolts as the technical director. He is a forward-thinking and experienced UEFA Pro Licensed Coach with a Master’s degree in Performance Coaching from the University of Stirling.
Greig is known for his leadership, mentorship, and ability to create a culture of excellence within sports organizations. He is passionate about football, innovation, and youth development.
Off the pitch, Greig enjoys reading and spending time with his family.
Kyle Ryan is in his fourth year on staff with the club after graduating from the academy in 2015.
He went on to play soccer at George Mason University and UMass Lowell, while also representing the Bolts USL League Two side during the summers.
Kyle holds certificates in First Aid for Mental Health Level 1 as well as in Player Care.
He is passionate about soccer, coaching, and reducing the stigma of mental health in sport. Off the pitch, Kyle enjoys spending time with friends and family and plays guitar.
Steven Caulker is an English professional footballer whose career has spanned multiple leagues and teams, including stints with Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Southampton, Cardiff City, Queens Park Rangers. While his early years showed promise—earning him a call-up to the England senior team in 2012—his career later became more tumultuous. His athletic abilities as a defender often made headlines, but so did his personal struggles off the pitch.
Throughout his career, Caulker has been candid about his battles with mental health, including depression and addiction. He's spoken openly about the lack of mental health support in football, revealing that his struggles led him to the point of contemplating suicide.
Steven's honesty about his mental health struggles has added another layer of complexity to discussions about well-being in football. He's admitted to alcohol and gambling addictions, which he says were exacerbated by the high-pressure environment of professional football and the lack of adequate mental health resources within the sport.
His experiences have opened up a wider conversation about the importance of mental health support in football, including for players at the grassroots level. He’s become an advocate for change, urging clubs and governing bodies to take mental health more seriously, providing a cautionary tale but also a source of hope for those facing similar challenges.
By sharing his story, Steven Caulker has become a prominent figure in the push for better mental health support within football. His journey serves as a powerful reminder that even those who have reached the pinnacle of professional sports are not immune to mental health struggles. The struggles he faced—both professionally and personally—offer valuable lessons for the football community, emphasising the importance of a comprehensive mental health support system for all involved in the sport. His life story makes a compelling case for why initiatives like mental health training, self-awareness programs, and resources for dealing with addiction are essential components of a responsible and caring football community.
Steven now also heads up ‘Behind the White Lines’, the first ever Aftercare Academy run by professionals for professionals. BTWL offer a range of programs which give players the opportunity to play regular fixtures, train 5 days a week, and earn vital qualifications.
With almost three decades of experience playing and working in football, Billy has cultivated a strong reputation and extensive network across all echelons of the sport.
Currently, as the Head of Football Operations at Astra Partners, he collaborates closely with his clients and their families, with his primary focus being he ensures his clients make informed decisions that benefit their careers both on and off the pitch.
This role harnesses all the skills Billy has honed over the years to maintain his players' motivation and discipline. He strives to keep them grounded and humble while aiding them in realising the potential he knows they possess.
His passion for the game remains unabated. Billy's had the fortune of encountering diverse experiences in football, interacting with a variety of coaches, managers and players and visiting countless clubs throughout the UK and Europe.
Waking up each day and knowing that he's making a positive contribution to a player's career is an incredible feeling that Billy says he never takes for granted.
Billy also represents and supports many current and ex-pros in their lives outside of the game. One notable Client is Blackpool's Jake Daniels, who became the UK's first active male professional footballer to come out publicly as gay.
Tasha is a Relationally trained Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. She has DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) Level 1 and is a Certified Autplay Therapist which is a specialist play therapy devised specifically for Autism and other neurodivergent people.
Tasha worked for eight years within a cluster of schools in Leeds and now has a private practice.
She has a special interest in therapeutically supporting and advocating for children & young people and adults who are Neurodivergent.
Tasha offers training in Neurodiversity and other areas such as working therapeutically with domestic abuse.
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