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Hello I'm Dave, the Chairman of the Academy,
I've been apart of the academy for 5 and a half years, due to my three children playing darts for the academy. For 4 of those years I have served as the academy chairman, and I am pleased to say that I'm still currently serving as the chairman.
During my time with the academy I have watched it grow from strength to strength, with the help of the players, parents, coaches, committee and our sponsors.
Away form the academy I enjoy watching football, now that I'm retired from playing myself. I enjoy Formula 1 and playing golf when I get the chance.
When it comes to family time I enjoy our family holidays in our touring caravan and also enjoy traveling the UK with my two daughters whilst they are playing their county darts matches and competitions.
Hello I'm Rob, the Head Coach of the Academy
I have been playing darts for around 10 years, my son Liam got into playing darts and still makes me play most days. I captain a local darts team on a Friday night in the Andover & District Darts League, which has a number of Academy players in it.
My favourite darts player is Luke Humphries.
In my spare time i like to upgrade and travel in my VW campervan.
Hello I'm Teresa, the treasurer for the academy.
I've been the treasurer for the Andover Darts Academy since we reformed 6 years ago.
I enjoy playing darts both at home with the family and while out and about with friends. In my spare time I love to take a break in my caravan with my Husband, dogs, family and friends.
Recently my grandson has become a player for the academy and is improving every week.
Hello I'm Kelly, the secretary for the academy,
I got my son Liam into darts when he was 11, I brought him a magnetic board and then my friend told me about the academy.
I don't actually play darts myself as I have unstable shoulders that dislocate. My favourite darts player is Luke Humphries. Outside of darts i enjoy making cards, growing veg and just enjoying life.
Hello I'm Carolyne, Academy Safeguarding Officer.
I've been a committee member for the last five and a half years.
I first got into darts at the age of 8. My love and interest for the game came from my dad who played in a county darts league.
I used to play in a Friday night league team where I met some amazing darts players. My love of darts was passed down onto my children, as i have three that attend the academy, two of which play in the county leagues.
At the academy we are one big darting family and its great seeing all the children progress in their games.
My favourite dart player is Keith Deller.
In my spare time outside of the academy I enjoy spending time in the caravan with family and friends.
Hello I'm Jamie, Academy coach.
I've been taking my son to the academy for 5 years and joined the coaching team this year. The academy a great place for kids to spend quality time learning the game, etiquette and social aspects, (its very rare that we can get them off their screens!) all within a supportive and safe environment.
I've enjoyed watching darts since I was a kid myself, playing in the garage. I would have to say my favourite dart player is Michael van Gerwen.
Outside of darts I enjoy following football and Formula 1.
Hello I'm Glen, Academy Coach
I have been part of the Andover Darts Academy for 10 years, and have spent 6 of those as a committee member. As well as being an academy I would class ourselves as one big family which I love to see.
I have been playing darts myself for 19 years now and have achieved winning the Friday night darts league twice with my team, which includes some members from the academy.
My favourite dart player is jonny Clayton,
Outside of the academy my interests are cars and banger racing, along with spending time with the family.
I cant wait to see what the future holds for the academy, going forward for many more years.
Hello I'm Kev, Academy Coach
I've been bringing my son to the academy for almost a year and he absolutely loves it. The atmosphere is amazing all the kids are so friendly and they make everyone feel so welcome. When Dave asked me to become a coach I was more than happy to help out. I really enjoy playing and watching darts and started playing properly during lock down, even though I used to play a lot when I was away with the army on tour. I play a few times a week online in the GDL. I would have to say my favourite player is Luke Littler. Outside of darts i enjoy watching and playing football alongside spending with the family.
Hello I'm Rich, Academy Coach
.I have been playing darts for 40 years, alongside my two sons who are also part of the academy. I got into darts through my dad who represented Hampshire and England. I manage Berkshire Youth County darts team along with Dave Witcher, as well as some of our academy players who also play for the Berkshire team. My favourite player is John Lowe.
Hello there I'm Gemma, your Content Coordinator and resident bar attendant.
I've only been with the academy for around 3 years. While I don't play darts myself due to my inability to count, I instead put my skills to use by doing the bar on an academy night, looking after and maintaining the Facebook page, Instagram page and the academy website...to list but a few of my jobs.
I grew up in a house hold where darts was a regular feature on the tv, watching the greats like Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis take to the stage.
When I'm not hiding behind the camera I enjoy anything creative, spending time with my family and friends, as well as following Formula 1.
Hello I'm Liam, I'm the boys academy representative,
I started playing darts when I was 11 as a member of the Andover Darts Academy. I also play at Berkshire Youth County Darts. Alongside this I also play Friday night league darts. My favourite dart player is Luke Littler.
My hobbies are darts, listening to music, flying birds (for work) and collecting vinyl records.
Hello I'm Kacey-Jayde, I'm the girls academy representative,
I've been playing darts now for 10 years. During those 10 years I have been given various opportunities to improve my darts in all aspects, which in turn has allowed my career in the sport to grow. I've travelled all over the country for my darts, from Wales, to Newcastle and everywhere in between.
I started off my darts journey here at the Andover Academy, before graduating up to playing for Berkshire Youth County in 2017 and it wasn't long before I secured my spot playing for Wiltshire Senior Ladies in 2022.
Over the years the academy has become like a second family, supporting one another in their achievements and all coming together when its needed the most.