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Welcome to
Derwent FC
A grassroots football club built on community, teamwork and passion.
About Derwent FC
Derwent FC is a grassroots football club based in the Derwent ward of Chaddesden. Founded in 2004, the club began with just two teams: a senior team and an under-15s team.
Since then, Derwent FC has continued to expand and progress, adding new teams across different age groups. Today, the club runs teams from under-8s through to an adult men’s First Team, alongside two all-girls teams. Our teams are managed and coached by local volunteers, many of whom have gained FA coaching qualifications through the club.
There has been plenty of success on the pitch over the years, with teams winning trophies across a range of age groups. Some of our most important achievements, however, have taken place off the pitch.
Derwent FC has supported more than 20 volunteers in gaining their FA coaching badges, helping them go on to manage and coach our teams. We are also proud to have female coaches involved in the club, and hope this encourages more women and girls to take part in football, both on and off the pitch.
Our dedicated volunteers have raised vital funds through fundraising auctions, bag packing at Morrisons and Asda, sponsored runs and walks, fashion shows, and nights out at the Greyhound track. These events have helped us buy equipment, pay league fees and keep costs as low as possible for our players.
Fundraising and sponsorship are vital to Derwent FC’s success. Our core philosophy is to keep membership fees to a minimum so that football remains accessible to everyone in our community.
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Development
Helping players reach their potential.
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Community
Stronger together, on and off the pitch.
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Respect
Fair play, on and off the field.
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Passion
For our club, our community, our game.
Club Committee
Meet the volunteers who help lead, support and safeguard Derwent FC.
Chairperson
Joh Vernon
07479532498Club Secretary
Jamie Vernon
07825577917Treasurer
Emma Vernon
07463792730Club Welfare Officer
Katherine Hind
07368530880Committee Member
Paul Jinks
07481819545Committee Member
Tara Crossley
07535548111Committee Member
Sonia Woolley
07470235198Committee Member
Lyndsey Jinks
07541710320For club welfare or safeguarding enquiries, please contact the club and ask for our Club Welfare Officer, Katherine Hind.
For safeguarding advice and reporting procedures, visit our Safeguarding & Welfare page.
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We’re always keen to hear from people who want to play, volunteer, support the team or help the club grow.
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Our teams & coaches
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Meet the people who help make Derwent FC a welcoming place to play, learn and develop.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL
Under-9s
A team focused on developing skills, confidence and a love of the game.
ManagerJoh Vernon
CoachGraham Webster
TrainingWednesday evenings
Team contact07479 532498
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Under-10s
Supporting young players to develop their football skills, teamwork and confidence.
ManagerJamie Vernon
CoachRebecca Zoppi
TrainingFriday evenings
Training locationLeisure United Racecourse
Team contact07825 577917
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Under-12s
Developing football skills, confidence and teamwork in a supportive environment.
ManagerJames Dean
CoachGemma Dean
TrainingWednesday evenings
Training locationLeisure United Racecourse
Team contact07707 908955
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Under-13s
Helping young players grow their skills, teamwork and enjoyment of football.
ManagerRichard Cooper
CoachJoseph Bolland
TrainingWednesday evenings
Training locationLeisure United Racecourse
Team contact07891 000196
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Under-14s Lions
Building football skills, teamwork and confidence together.
ManagerAdam Cooper
CoachLiam McKay
TrainingWednesday evenings
Training locationLeisure United Racecourse
Team contact07725 252463
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Under-14s Phoenix
Helping players develop their football skills, confidence and teamwork.
ManagerDean Clarke
CoachScott Wesson
TrainingWednesday evenings
Training locationLeisure United Racecourse
Team contact07340 972735
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Under-15s
Developing teamwork, confidence and football skills.
ManagerJoh Vernon
CoachGraham Webster
TrainingWednesday evenings
Team contact07479 532498
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Under-17s
Supporting player development, teamwork and confidence.
ManagerPaul Jinks
CoachJohnathan Stubbings
TrainingFriday evenings
Training locationLeisure United Racecourse
Team contact07481 819545
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Ladies First Team
Our Ladies First Team — part of the Derwent FC community.
ManagerSonia Wolley
CoachesDavid Cole & Adrian Hale
TrainingWednesday evenings
Training locationLeisure United Racecourse
Team contact07470 235198
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Men's First Team
Our Men's First Team — representing Derwent FC in senior football.
ManagerJamie Vernon
CoachRyan Thornton
TrainingFriday evenings
Training locationLeisure United Racecourse
Team contact07825 577917
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More Derwent teams
We’ll add our other age groups and coaches here as their details are confirmed.
Ask about joining ›Club Handbook
Derwent FC · Established 2004
Our Club Handbook
Information for players, parents, carers, coaches and volunteers, including club philosophy, rules and regulations, codes of conduct, safeguarding, anti-bullying and complaints procedures.
Please note: the handbook is reproduced as supplied. Some details, including named officials, training arrangements and membership fees, may differ from the latest information elsewhere on this website. Please confirm current arrangements with the club.
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Club enquiries
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