Storm Under 19
About Us
A team of our own
Our Under 19s team is the newest addition to Swindon Storm American Football Club. Originally founded as the Thames Valley Tigers through a partnership with Berkshire Renegades, Swindon Storm Under 19s is now a thriving and passionate team of young players.
The team provides a platform for talented individuals to develop their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while competing in the British American Football Association National Leagues. Coached by dedicated professionals, the Swindon Storm under 19s team offers a supportive and inclusive environment for players to excel both on and off the field.
With a focus on fostering a love for the game and promoting a healthy lifestyle, we welcome players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced athletes.
Through regular training sessions and a calendar of competitive games, the team aims to not only achieve success on the field but also instill valuable life lessons such as discipline, resilience, but to inspire young people to pursue their passion for sport while building lifelong friendships.
In the 2024 season, the U19s will be competing in 7v7 games in the BAFA U19 Division 2 South league.
About Us
A Word from our Head coach
Head Coach of our youth teams, Andy Duff, joined the club in 2014 when his son started playing for the under 16s. He later became the Youth Teams Head Coach, where he focused on developing players not only in their skills but also as individuals. Andy has a sporting background and represented Zimbabwe in cycling, qualifying for the Commonwealth games in 1998.
Hi, I’m Andy and I have been involved with Swindon Storm since 2014. After a couple of years of helping out on game days, I started coaching the offense when my youngest son then started to play.
In 2020, I became head coach of the U16 team and had the challenge of helping the team survive COVID lockdowns. Thankfully, we did just that and the team has gone from strength to strength every year, with the U16s reaching the National Finals in 2023.
In 2024, the U19 team looks set to enter the league for the first time, with the vast majority of players in the team building on their experience playing for the U16s It’s a great opportunity to demonstrate our progression as an organisation and to continue building momentum for the future.
I am excited about the team’s ongoing progress and we warmly welcome new players to squad all year round.
Andy Duff
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Joining us
Come and join us at our weekend training sessions! Just fill in the form below with your info and an emergency contact. Newbies get three free sessions before needing to officially sign up with the club and the British American Football Association. The yearly player fee is £180, but you can split it into 9 easy £20 instalments. This covers field use, gear, refs, and medical staff. Plus, the £17.50 yearly BAFA fee provides you with basic insurance cover.
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Training times
Saturdays 10am - 1pm
We train from late January until the end of the season, which typically stretches into mid to late summer. The duration may vary based on our performance, playoff qualifications, and finals participation.
We build in extra training as the tournament season approaches, including physical conditioning sessions to ensure all our players are on top form to do us proud.
We start pre-season friendly games before the official BAFA U19 tournament begins and may also play some late, post-season games, too.
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Come along and try it out
Fancy coming along to try out for the team? We would love to see you at practice, whether you are a newbie to the game or a seasoned pro, we welcome each and every player who wants to be a part of the Storm family.
We offer open tryouts every week – just come along and see what we have to offer. New recruits get three free sessions before needing to register both with the club and with the British American Football Association.
All we ask is that you complete the form below to register your interest and provide an emergency contact.
Wear comfy sports kit, football boots and a mouthguard and bring plenty of water, and we’ll see you on Saturday!
Registration
New season registration
Whether you’re a new team player or have been part of Storm for some time, you can access all the necessary links here to ensure you are fully registered, insured, and subscribed for the upcoming season.
New players
All new players get three free sessions, after which you will need to:
- Register with the club
- Register with BAFA
- Pay club subscription
- Read and agree to parent and player codes of conduct
Existing players
At the start of each season all players are required to:
- Re-register with the club
- Ensure BAFA registration is current
- Pay club subscription
USeful documents
Whether you’re a new team player or have been part of Storm for some time, you can access all the necessary links here to ensure you are fully registered, insured, and subscribed for the upcoming season.
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