Truro City beat AFC Totton in the FA Vase final last season (Getty)

Leonard quit his job as a teacher on Friday to go full-time and City's players will make the step this summer.

He told BBC Radio Cornwall: "It was a good journey here today because I have a lot of excitement and anticipation about what the future holds for Truro.

"You look at the place differently because it's your full-time employment and I can't wait to get going."

Truro broke the points record in Western League Division One last year (115) They are the current FA Vase holders Striker Stewart Yetton scored 72 goals last term

And Leonard's players will be making a similar adjustment this summer.

"The players are going to be ready to go full-time at the end of June-ish. We've not pinpointed a date for pre-season training but there's a lot of work to be done before then.

"There's a lot of pre-season work to sort out, as well as administration, signing players, going to watch players and talking to scouts."

Leonard thinks the move will give his players the edge over their rivals. The Western League leaders and FA Vase holders are bidding for their third promotion in a row this term.

They're going to be treated very well. All we're asking is they put it back in Truro boss Dave Leonard

"I think the players have looked on it with excitement as well because that's going to give them an extra edge in terms of rest and recovery.

"When they're playing part-time and working full-time they don't get that rest. It's so important to do that and prepare right.