TIVERTON Town's new manager Jamie Ward says developing youth players will be one of his priorities at Ladysmead.
Ward - who was previously managing Western League First Division side Wellington - was announced as the Yellows' manager on Tuesday morning, with right-hand man John Short named as his assistant.
And the new boss, who won the South Division title in the Somerset Floodlight Youth League with Taunton under-18s, says bringing on young players is a key part of a modern manager's job.
"I think an important part of any manager's job nowadays is not only developing the players who are there but developing those who want to be developed," said Ward, who holds a UEFA B coaching licence.
"I think that is something lacking at a lot of clubs. The progression of players from youth to reserves to first team is surely the best way to develop good players at a lower cost than bringing them in.
"Until I look at the current group of players then I do not think I can comment on whether I will bring anyone else in.
"We will outline our plans to the current squad and if they do not like the sound of it then maybe it would be better to learn that sooner rather than later."
Ward - who was previously managing Western League First Division side Wellington - was announced as the Yellows' manager on Tuesday morning, with right-hand man John Short named as his assistant.
And the new boss, who won the South Division title in the Somerset Floodlight Youth League with Taunton under-18s, says bringing on young players is a key part of a modern manager's job.
"I think an important part of any manager's job nowadays is not only developing the players who are there but developing those who want to be developed," said Ward, who holds a UEFA B coaching licence.
"I think that is something lacking at a lot of clubs. The progression of players from youth to reserves to first team is surely the best way to develop good players at a lower cost than bringing them in.
"Until I look at the current group of players then I do not think I can comment on whether I will bring anyone else in.
"We will outline our plans to the current squad and if they do not like the sound of it then maybe it would be better to learn that sooner rather than later."
