Darren Bowman, Development Phase Manager (U13-U17)
Darren Bowman brings over 20 years of coaching and technical leadership experience across elite environments in Europe and Asia. Before joining Foothills, he spent nine years with Manchester City FC as Lead Development Phase Coach, where he played a key role in the progression of players such as Phil Foden, Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Brahim Díaz, and Jeremie Frimpong.
Following his time in Manchester, Darren held senior leadership roles with Xi Guoan FC (China) and Lee Man FC (Hong Kong), helping guide the latter to its first-ever Hong Kong Premier League title and AFC Champions League qualification.
A UEFA A Licensed Coach (UEFA Pro Licence pending 2026), Darren is recognized for his holistic approach to player and coach development, building high-performance environments rooted in professionalism, care, and consistency.
Darren had this to say when joining Foothills:
“I’m thrilled to be joining a club that shares my passion for developing players and people the right way. Foothills has a strong reputation for creating pathways and culture, and I’m excited to contribute to that journey.”
