Lee Kendall has returned to Cardiff City Football Club as Head of Academy Goalkeeping.
In his playing days, Kendall represented the Bluebirds from 2000 to 2002 and has since built vast experience in coaching.
He has previously held the Head of Academy Goalkeeping roles at Sheffield United and Cardiff City and has been Head of Goalkeeping and First Team Goalkeeping Coach at Bristol City, Fleetwood Town and Newport County.
Lee has also worked as a National Team Goalkeeping Coach within the English Football Association, as well as being National Youth Team Goalkeeping Coach at U15-U21 level for the Football Association of Wales.
A UEFA Pro License Holder, he also has a UEFA A Goalkeeping License, an FA Advanced Youth Award and a Masters in Elite Sports Coaching.
Speaking on his return to the Club, Lee said: “I’m delighted to be back at Cardiff City in a role that I’m very passionate about. This is a brilliant time to be working within the Academy. We’ve seen the talent that has already come through to the First Team and they’re thriving, but we want to continue the development of our young players and bring through talented Welsh goalkeepers. There is a lot of potential in the goalkeepers we have in the building and I’m excited to be working with them.”
Academy Manager Gavin Chesterfield added: “As an Academy, we are constantly looking to improve our provision and recruiting someone of Lee’s knowledge and experience, who also has a playing connection with the Club, will really benefit our young goalkeepers.”