Academy

Micciche and Pilling join the academy

Dan Micciche

Dan Micciche and Adam Pilling have joined our academy as head coaches of the under-15s and under-13s respectively.

Micciche’s previous roles include head of England Under-15s, head of England Under-16s, head of coaching at MK Dons and first team manager at MK Dons.

“We have appointed a forward thinking, creative youth coach who is highly qualified and experienced in developing young players. Dan will be a fantastic addition to the academy,” said Per Mertesacker, academy manager.

Pilling meanwhile, was most recently the head of academy coaching at Hull City and his previous roles include coaching positions at Sheffield United, Watford and Reading.

Adam Pilling - under-13s manager

He has already commenced his position with the under-13 squad.

“We are very pleased with the immediate impact that Adam has made on the under-13 team,” Mertesacker added. “His experience and expertise will have a positive effect on our young players.”

Everyone at Arsenal would like to welcome Dan and Adam to the Arsenal family.