Manchester City confirms changes to coaching structure in youth academy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Manchester City has announced four changes to its Academy coaching structure, effective immediately. Oliver Reiss has been promoted to Head Coach of the Elite Development Squad, succeeding Ben Wilkinson, who left for a role at Derby County. Lauris Coggin steps up to Head Coach of the Under-18s, taking over from Reiss. Jan-Moritz Lichte has departed the club, with Jose Castro taking his place as U16-EDS Head of Coaching. These changes follow a successful period in youth development, which included achievements like winning the FA Youth Cup and regional league titles. The club aims to maintain its possession-oriented playing style throughout its youth ranks.
- •Oliver Reiss promotes to Head Coach of the Elite Development Squad.
- •Lauris Coggin becomes the new Head Coach of the Under-18s.
- •Jan-Moritz Lichte leaves the Academy setup; Jose Castro replaces him.
- •Ben Wilkinson joined Derby County as a first-team coach.
- •The club’s youth team recently won the FA Youth Cup.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Four changes confirmed to Manchester City coaching structure
"Oliver Reiss has been promoted to Head Coach of Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad (EDS), succeeding the departing Ben Wilkinson.Following Reiss’ promotion to the Under-21 tier, former assi...
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