England Deaf Women and the Deaf Women’s Development team have named their new head coaches, with both speaking passionately about wanting to help develop the sport at every level in the coming years.
Chris Day has been named England Deaf Women’s head coach, with Sammie Leigh selected to lead the Development team.

Both had previously worked together with England Deaf Women and Day is relishing the opportunity to continue working with former Leeds United player Leigh moving forward.

Day said: “I am absolutely delighted. I have been working towards becoming a senior team head coach for quite a while, having been in the pathway previously, so to now have this opportunity, I am very thankful to all the coaches and mentors who have supported me over the years.

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