Jay Wheeldon

Jonathan "Jay" Wheeldon (born 28 August 1988) is an English football coach and former player who serves as assistant coach of Cavalry FC.

Career Early career After spending many of his youth years with English academies Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle, Wheeldon signed his first professional contract with Torquay United in League Two.

Cavalry FC Wheeldon signed with Cavalry FC on 13 March 2019. He made his debut in their inaugural game against York9 on 4 May. Wheeldon went on to set an 18 match unbeaten streak in the first season which was the record for any player across the division. Wheeldon re-signed with Cavalry for the 2020 season on 29 January 2020. On 26 January 2021, Cavalry announced that Wheeldon had left the club in order to pursue a career in coaching.

Coaching career Wheeldon began coaching in Calgary 2012 serving as technical director of Calgary Northside SC. In 2013, Wheeldon became manager of the Calgary Foothills Skills Academy, a role he retained after returning to professional football in 2019. By 2021, Wheeldon had completed his Canada Soccer A License, and had previously obtained a UEFA B License moved into the role of technical Director with Calgary Foothills along with becoming head coach of the Calgary Foothills U23 team in June 2021. Wheeldon went on to win the first League1 Alberta season in 2023, before being named assistant coach and technical director with Cavalry FC.

Coaching statistics The following statistics are for club teams only (playoff and cup matches are included).

Honours Calgary Foothills PDL Championship: 2018 League1 Alberta: 2023

Cavalry FC Canadian Premier League Finals Runners-up: 2019 Canadian Premier League (Regular season): Champions: Spring 2019, Fall 2019

Personal life Wheeldon is a lifelong supporter of Everton FC.