Craig competed as a semi-pro in the Football Combination League for Swansea City and, having completed his first coaching qualification aged 16, commenced a coaching career with the FAW when he was appointed as a District Coach at just 20 years of age. He then enjoyed a highly successful 25-year career in the Royal Air Force as a Physical Training Instructor and Physical Education Officer and specialized in Medical Rehabilitation and Operational Training. While in the military, he played for and coached the RAF and British Forces national teams, and those in Cyprus, before voluntarily retiring in 2011 as a senior officer in the rank of Squadron Leader. Craig was an Executive Board Member for the Royal Air Force Football Association as Director of Coaching and is still involved as a committee member of the RAF FA Veterans. 

Craig is married to Kathryn and they have 3 sons, James, Billy and Daniel, who all play ‘The Beautiful Game’!