Jason Stephens

Jason Stephens is an English manager and former footballer. He manages Hashtag United (women).

Pre-HTU
In an interview with Podcast Network Qatar's In The Game, Stephens claimed to have played for Stevenage Borough - notably in an FA Cup tie with Newcastle United. However, his name does not appear in match reports from the match.
 * As a player

With many years of experience in football, Stephens worked in the youth set-up of Charlton Athletic in the early 2000s. 2005 saw Stephens switch London for São Paulo as he headed to Brazil to work in the academy and futsal sectors of São Paulo. Next came a journey through the United States, with work occurring with the San Francisco 49ers of the and the Portland Timbers; both times as a strength and conditioning coach. Following that spell in the US, Stephens also worked in system of Inter Milan around 2009 and also ran various football businesses. 2016 saw Stephens join the Cook Islands Football Association in Oceania, initially as a strength and conditioning coach and as the head coach of the Cook Islands women's side before becoming technical director.
 * As a staff member

Stephens also worked in the women's academies of West Ham United and Barking Abbey; notably coaching future HTU player Kelly Wealthall at both clubs. In 2019, Stephens took over the managerial reigns at AFC Basildon. His one and only season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the team sitting in third place and in the Essex Cup final.

HTU
On 20 April 2020, it was revealed that AFC Basildon and Hashtag United would merge to create a women's team under the HTU banner; amid interest in a merger from 113 other clubs. Due to the ongoing pandemic, Stephens' first campaign (2020–21) as HTU boss would again see the league season curtailed - this time after just six fixtures.

Personal life
Both of Stephens' parents died whilst he was at a young age, with him subsequently spending time in a foster home. He divorced from his partner around 2005. Early in his career, Stephens joined the Armed Forces for a short period.

HTU Statistics
Updated: 16:09, 25 May 2021 (UTC)

Social Media

 * Instagram