Fitness coach Dan Harris arrives at West Bromwich Albion

Jul 1 2008

FORMER Blues’ fitness coach Dan Harris today joined Albion to head up their sports science department.

The 28-year-old spent the last two years at St Andrew’s, where he played a key role in setting up a similar operation.

The move is a clear sign of Tony Mowbray’s determination to give his players – due back in training on Thursday – the very best backroom support.

Technical director Dan Ashworth said: “Both Tony and I are delighted to welcome Dan to the club.

“He fits the profile we’re looking for. He has the relevant experience for this role and being young and dynamic can help take the club forward.”

Harris takes over the reins from strength and conditioning coach Dave Wilson, who joined Albion as a consultant in October and left at the end of the season.

The Baggies have recruited Bill Styles as assistant sports scientist and Arun Singh as a part-time strength and conditioning coach to work under Harris.

Academy intern Matt Green and research intern Anthony Blanchfield have also been kept on from last season’s staff as the club continues to develop its sports science department.