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Scott Rogers
Personal information
Full name Scott Steven Rogers
Date of birth (1977-09-16) 16 September 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Head Coach
Team information
Current team
EAFA (head coach)
Managerial career
Years Team
2020–2024 EAFA
Medal record

2023 - EAFF Nations League Winners

Scott Steven Rogers (born September 1977) is an English head coach and former academy coach . He is currently head coach of EAFA. Rogers grew up in the seaside town of Blackpool in the north of England. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in sports, particularly football.

In 1998, Scott began studying for a Sports Science degree at Edge Hill University in Ormskirk/ and graduated with a BSc. (Hons) in 2000 before completing a PGCE in secondary Physical Education.

Scott started his career as an educator in 2001, working in high school and sixth form college settings. During this time, he continued to develop his passion for football and began his coaching journey in 2002. He completed a UEFA B License in 2009, which opened up new opportunities for him in the football sector.

In 2010, Scott began working with elite youth academies and over the past 20 years has worked at Accrington Stanley, Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic. During this time Scott worked with a number of players who have gone on to have extremely successful professional careers.

In 2020, Scott was appointed onto the staff of the England Amputee National Team as a first team coach, travelling with the team to the European Championships in Poland in 2021 and the World cup in Turkey in 2023.

His success with the England Amputee National Team paved the way for his appointment as the Head coach of the England National Amputee team in January 2023. [1]

In June 2023 Rogers lead the National team to Nations League success with victories over Turkey, Poland and Spain. This was the first major trophy for the England Amputee Football Team 30 years. [2]

Coaching career

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England Amputee

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On 12 December 2020, Rogers was appointed Head of Technical Coaching.

Scott Rogers served as the head coach of the England Amputee National Team, guiding them through major international competitions including the Amputee Football World Cup and European Amputee Football Championship.

Under Rogers’ leadership, the team developed a reputation for strong tactical discipline and team unity. His coaching philosophy focused on technical excellence, adaptability, and the importance of athlete well-being in a competitive context.

Early January 2023, Rogers was promoted to Head Coach

References

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  1. ^ "Scott Rogers appointed as Head Coach of England National Amputee team". St Helens Star. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Meet England's latest trophy winners who are calling out for more new players". The Mirror. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  3. ^ Gerrard, Alice (10 February 2022). "Ex-Wigan teacher talks about his job as coach of national amputee football team". Wigan Today.
  4. ^ "St Helens plays central role in England Amputee Football team triumph". St Helens Star. July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Amputee kids as young as three overcome all odds to form Britain's bravest football team". The Mirror. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2023.