Having been involved in Football in various capacities since childhood, Garry has always taken a keen interest in the background and application of coaching and training all age groups. He is an enthusiastic and passionate individual who is constantly looking at ways to improve technical knowledge through research, self-study and observing other coaches in action. Garry recently undertook additional training to increase his coaching qualifications.

 

 

As a schoolboy Garry gained representative honours for Flixton Boys, Trafford Boys and also Manchester Boys who during his time reached the English Schools Final. Garry then progressed on to Schoolboy registration with Manchester City FC before signing a 2 year Apprentice scheme with Port Vale FC, which then lead on to a full time Professional contract. Upon Leaving Port Vale Garry then spent 3 years as a contracted player with Northwich Victoria FC in the Football Conference, 1 year as a contract player with Hyde United FC. before joining Trafford FC where he spent the next 10 years being involved in 3 promotion winning sides, winning various cup competitions as well as holding the club record for most appearances and also most goals. 307 appearances and 89 goals

 

 

Garry is currently Manager of all aspects of the football side of the club. This includes sourcing and developing a number of young players who we have developed and then gone on to play at higher levels. Each Season has seen the club progress on the field to become well established at this level. Garry is also responsible for putting in place complete coaching programme to encompass team play as well as individual programmes for player development. One of Garrys new remits is the establishing of a regular Community based Coaching course and scheme for children of all ages within the Trafford area to help promote healthy living and the merits of regular exercise amongst those of school age.

 

2009 – Maine Road FC – Full Members of the Manchester FA, Members of North West Counties League.

Here Garry managed a squad of young players in Division one of the NWCL. Attracting in and developing young players to ensure that the club had a regular squad to work with during his time there and for the future.

1999 - 2003 - Trafford Football Club – 1st Team Assistant Manager Full members of the Manchester FA, Unibond North Division One Members

Coached the first team to the final of the Presidents cup (whilst Garry Vaughan was a member of the team) where the team defeated Whitby Town on penalties.