Meet the heart of Swansea Vale FC
At Swansea Vale Football Club, our success isn't just on the pitch – it's built by the incredible people behind the scenes. From our strategic coaches to our dedicated volunteers, each individual brings passion and commitment. Discover the faces and stories that make our club truly special and understand the pride we share in our community.
Our Manager
Wayne Pontin
Wayne is the Manager and Captain of Swansea Vale FC, leading the club both on and off the pitch with passion, integrity, and a strong sense of community.
As a player-manager, Wayne leads by example. His commitment to teamwork, discipline, and inclusion has helped shape Swansea Vale FC into more than just a football club — it is a supportive environment where players are encouraged to grow, belong, and look after one another.
Manager & Captain's Quote:
“I’m proud to be Manager and Captain of Swansea Vale FC. This club means everything to me. I lead by example, give everything for the badge, and make sure everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued — on and off the pitch.” 🧡🖤
Our Captain & Assistant Manager
Joe Nash
Joe plays a key role at Swansea Vale FC, supporting both the team and individual players on and off the pitch. As Assistant Manager and Captain, Joe is passionate about creating a positive, supportive environment where football and mental wellbeing go hand in hand.
Assistant Manager & Captain's Quote:
“My role is to support the manager, support the players, and help create an environment where everyone feels valued, confident, and ready to perform. At Swansea Vale FC, it’s about progress on the pitch and positivity off it.” 🧡🖤
Our Vice-Captain
Jc Culverhouse
Jc is a reliable presence within the squad and supports the team both on and off the pitch. As Vice-Captain, he sets a good example through his attitude, effort and commitment to Swansea Vale FC.
Vice-Captain's Quote:
"Proud to be vice-captain and part of a great group of lads. It's a good group here and I am proud to be vice-captain." 🧡🖤
Meet The Team
Our players are the heart of Swansea Vale FC. Representing a mix of experience and backgrounds, they come together every Sunday with pride, passion, and a shared love for the game. Teamwork, commitment, and looking after each other are at the core of everything they do. 🧡🖤
Our Chairman
Wayne Pontin
Wayne is the Chairman of Swansea Vale FC, providing clear leadership and a strong community-focused vision for the club. He plays a key role in guiding the club’s development both on and off the pitch, ensuring Swansea Vale FC remains welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking.
A passionate supporter of grassroots football, Wayne believes the club should be about more than results. He is a strong advocate for mental health awareness, promoting football as a positive space that supports wellbeing, confidence, and togetherness.
Under Wayne’s leadership, Swansea Vale FC continues to grow as a club built on respect, opportunity, and pride in representing the local community." 🧡🖤
Credentials
- UEFA Grassroots Leaders Award
- FAW Introduction to Coaching Football Award
- FAW Football Emergency Aid
- FAW Safeguarding Awareness Award
- FAW Engaging with the community
- FAW Enhancing your club's digital presence
- FAW Generating income for your club
- FAW Managing your club's finances
- FAW Recruiting and retaining volunteers
Wayne Pontin - The Journey
Wayne Pontin’s journey is built on football, mental health, and community.
Like many, Wayne found football at a time when routine, connection, and belonging mattered most. Through personal challenges, he experienced first-hand how being part of a team can support mental wellbeing — providing purpose, structure, and a sense of not being alone.
Those experiences shaped a clear vision: football should support people, not just performance.
Through Swansea Vale FC, Wayne helped create a club where mental health is taken seriously, conversations are open, and everyone is welcomed for who they are. The focus goes beyond results, using football as a positive outlet to build confidence, connection, and resilience.
Wayne’s journey continues with one simple aim:
to use grassroots football as a force for good — supporting mental health, strengthening community, and creating a true sense of belonging. 🧡🖤