DROITWICH Spa have confirmed a number of backroom staff changes as Quentin Townsend shapes his coaching team.
Townsend has already brought in Mark Owen, a former Spa manager, as his assistant.
And Sam Johnstone has joined the club as a first team coach while Nicola Dutson arrives as club physio.
Chippenham-based Johnstone holds a UEFA C coaching licence and is working towards his B licence.
Johnstone said: “I’ve always felt I was a better coach than player, and my passion for continuous development both personally and for those around me has shaped the coach I am today.
“Quent and I have spent a lot of time discussing football over the years, and it’s clear that we share many of the same values and beliefs about the game.
“I’ve spent a considerable amount of time analysing last season and looking for those marginal gains that can help us improve further.”
Dutson added: “I graduated from the University of Worcester in 2025 with a degree in sports therapy.
“I spent the 2025/26 season working for a local Step Five football team after completing my university placement with them during the 2024/25 season.
“I also work in a clinic where I provide sports massage treatment.
“I am excited to join Droitwich Spa FC for the upcoming season.
“Having grown up playing football against Droitwich and being in the away dugout on multiple occasions the facilities available here have always been impressive.”
Matt Hunt and Matt Oliver, both part of Droitwich’s coaching staff last season, have stepped down from their roles.
And Aaron Drake, Joe Mayo-Braiden and Chris Hunt have also left the club following former boss Andy Crowther’s departure.
