About the NextGen Darts Academy team

James "The Tank" Thomas - Coach

James took darts up at 16 and was playing in the local leagues shortly after. With the landlord’s permission as being underage he was competing with adults more than double his senior.

James has won many historic and great leagues in Sheffield. Such as The Wards league, Heeley & Woodseat's, and The Mag 7.

James a former super league player in both Yorkshire and Derbyshire has won single, double and team trophies over the course of his years, managed exhibitions, refereed finals and even competed in some BDO tournaments including The German Open

James is a JDC qualified coach and an official coach for the professional dart players association (PDPA)

Tom "Mighty" Wright - Acadaney Lead

Tom has played around Sheffield in many of the leagues for several years.

Tom has won League, Pairs and other trophies in his darting career.

John "Cats" Cartledge - Mentor

John started his darting career relatively late compared to others, but this hasn't stopped him picking up his first trophy within 1 year of playing.

John has won many historic and great leagues in Sheffield. Such as The Wards league, Heeley & Woodseat's, and The Mag 7.

John a former super league player in both Yorkshire and Derbyshire has won The Wards league individuals, double and team trophies and even competed in some BDO tournaments including The German Open

Glynn "The Hitman"Harris - Mentor

Glynn has played around Sheffield in many of the leagues for several years.

Glynn has won League, Pairs and other trophies in his darting career.

Glynn plays in the Yorkshire super league currently, which is a rite of passage for every darts player.

Kieran "Capital B" Barton - Academy Lead

Kieran has only started playing darts over the last c couple of years.

Kieran is extremely enthusiastic around the world of darts and has an interest of analysing throws.