Phoenix Staff

Yes, it's Sunday afternoon and I'm bored.

With all the recent discussion about coaching appointments, the Welnix "Moneyball" approach (ahem) etc I started wondering "who actually works for the Phoenix and what is the structure?".

Here's what's on the Phoenix website at the moment:

General Manager: David Dome
Executive Assistant: Lynsey Greenacre
Head of Commercial Operations: Alex Brandon
Head of Marketing: TBC
Events and Ticketing Manager: Lizzie Cummings
Football Operations Manager: Mal Impiombato
Media Manager: Russell Gray
Head of Commercial Operations: TBC. All enquiries to David Dome (not sure why this is listed twice?)
Sponsorship Account Manager: TBC. All enquiries to David Dome

Head Coach: Ricki Herbert

The website also still lists Lee Taylor as the Strength & Conditioning Coach but we already know that's wrong and the job was recently advertised. It's also common knowledge that Jonathan Gould is back as Goalkeeping Coach and the Nix are recruiting an Assistant Coach and an Academy Coach, with Chris Greenacre tipped to get one of those.

This recent piece on Stuff also confirms:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/phoenix/7140869/Keeper-tops-intake-to-Phoenix-talent-school

There was also a Financial Controller role recently advertised which directed applications to Neil Hammond, Commercial Executive. A search of LinkedIn confirms someone called Neil Hammond has been in that role for 1 month. Not sure if this is a new role or perhaps one of the Head of Marketing or Sponsorship Account Manager roles from above under a different name.

So putting all of that together the Nix structure looks something like:

General Manager: David Dome

Executive Assistant: Lynsey Greenacre

Head of Commercial Operations: Alex Brandon

Commercial Executive: Neil Hammond

Financial Controller: TBC

Head of Marketing: TBC?

Sponsorship Account Manager: TBC?

Events and Ticketing Manager: Lizzie Cummings

Media Manager: Russell Gray

Football Operations Manager: Mal Impiombato

Head Coach: Ricki Herbert

Assistant Coach: TBC

Academy Coach: TBC

Goalkeeping Coach: Jonathan Gould

Sports Science Manager: Ed Baranowski

Strength and Conditioning Coach: TBC

Physiotherapist: Wayne Roberts

Does anybody know of any other positions that exist or any corrections to above? Do the Nix Nine have plans to recruit in other areas such as match analysis?

This is obviously a big step ahead from last season, but I'd also be interested to know how this compares to the set-up at the height of Terry's reign, and to other A-League clubs.

Yes.

Should 'Marketing' say TBC or can we consider that part of the backroom operations outsourced now that Clemenger BBDO are on board?

Scratch Alex Brandon.  He's back in Melbin now.

Ferk me...16 back room positions. Never realised that keeping 11 guys on a football pitch needed so many suits.

Why? He was only appointed at the end of March at the same time as David Dome.

So has Head of Commercial Operations become a vacant position, or is that who Neil Hammond replaced? (under a different role name).

He was only here on a short term contract to help get some things in place.

Not sure if maintaining those processes is Neil's ownership or if they are looking for someone else.

So I wonder to what extent the commercial/marketing roles and finance roles have now been outsourced to Clemengers and Deloitte respectively.

Will the Deloitte staff member basically be filling the vacant Finanical Controller position, or will they report to the yet-to-be-appointed Financial Controller?

Bugger Ive been preparing my CV to apply for the Fat Controllers position!

We can add a part-time Community Development Officer to the list.

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/wellingtonphoenix/news-display/Community%20First%20For%20Phoenix/48066

Isn't that what a Media Officer does? (i.e. Alida's role?)

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/wellingtonphoenix/news-display/Greenacre%20Takes%20Up%20Coaching%20Role/48174

Greenacre officially assistant coach, retired from playing

Testimonial?

Also interesting he got offered positions at other A-League clubs.

Sydney & Heart my guess?

Also interesting that the Assistant Coach and Academy Coach roles have now been officially rolled into one.

Nice piece on Alida Shanks from the Hutt News:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/hutt-news/sport/7292358/Top-Petone-administrator-joins-Phoenix

I hope she does her best to stamp out the blatant cheating that mars our sport and attracts the lowest common denominator.

No pressure Alida.

Head of Commercial Operations: Tom Ben (Apprentice fame)

And I think Lee Spence is the Strength and Conditioning Coach

No way! That's fucking beautiful man. The spirit of Terry lives on.

Worthy of some sort of a press release!

 Marketing!

KYLA LANGE APPOINTED AS HEAD OF MARKETING

The Wellington Phoenix are pleased to announce the appointment of Kyla Lange to the position of Head of Marketing.

Lange brings a wealth of sporting experience with her. She has previously held roles including Marketing Manager with the Waikato Rugby and Chiefs Super Rugby franchise, Match Manager with Rugby New Zealand 2011, and most recently, as General Manager of the Haier Pulse netball franchise.

Phoenix General Manager David Dome says the appointment of Lange is an important addition to the Phoenix management team and signals that the Club is keen on investing in people both on and off the field.

 “We are extremely pleased that Kyla has agreed to join us at the Phoenix and we believe that her appointment will enable the continued growth of the Club off the field.

 “Her sporting experience is exceptional and she brings a wealth of knowledge across a number of sporting codes which will all be extremely valuable

 “Kyla has a proven track record in sports management and is well respected throughout the country for her knowledge  and abilities.

 “It’s a bit of a coup to get someone of Kyla’s ability and we’re extremely pleased she has agreed to join the Club”

 Lange says that joining the Phoenix is an opportunity she is looking forward to with enthusiasm.

“Both on and off the field, the Wellington Phoenix continue to challenge  the traditions of professional sport

 “I am hugely excited at the opportunity to be involved with the Club. From the fans to the Board, the passion that everyone involved has for the Club is obvious. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Club’s vision to build a quality sporting franchise in my home city of Wellington.”

Need some pics.

 http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/5913250/Pulsating-energy-boost-for-under-achievers

 it's a little late for this season! but about friggen time!

Chur bro

Hope she knows how to use facebook and twitter.   Notice she has quite a heavy association with rugby. 

Hope she leaves all the Thunder Sticks at the Pulse!

This! 

But really, best signing of the season!

No player should get mention for this season.

What has it led to?

OK

Does Hernandez count? I'd rate him above Brockie or Thundersticks lady.

And actually personally, looking long term, I think Moss was a better signing than Brockie as well.

So will Thunderstick lady be taking over everything that Clemengers were (or weren't) doing?

 Can we just call her Thundersticks to save confusion?

Anyone know what the marketing for the pulse was like while Thundersticks was in charge? Must admit that I've never been to a game myself.

And yes, I'd take it from this that Clemengers have been given the flick. And won't be missed.