Ceri Bowley

Ceri Bowley (born 1 August 1987) is a Welsh association football executive who is the chief soccer officer and sporting director for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Career

Bowley left the Bristol Rovers academy at age 17 and gave up his playing career by 22. He began his managerial career with key roles in the youth academies of Merthyr Town, Swansea City, Barry Town United. He received his PhD in sport psychology and coaching science from Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2015 and his UEFA A License in 2016.

In January 2023, Bowley was named technical advisor for the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), a national youth league in he United States. He also worked for the football advisory company Double Pass and as senior coaching pathway manager in the Premier League. Just over three months later, the Courage fired head coach Sean Nahas, with Bowley citing "a multitude of factors" going into the decision.