MEET THE TEAM

Led by a dedicated team with a wealth of experience

Our enthusiastic team all share a common goal: to inspire children to take their next steps in sport

LEADERSHIP & COACHES

Michael is one of 2 founding Company Directors - He has over 18 years’ experience in teaching and delivering School Sport in primary schools. In these years he has achieved ‘Outstanding’ grades with OFSTED and has taken his school to become county and regional champions within a number of sports such as cricket, hockey and football. Michael studied at Charters Specialist Sports college where he completed his Level 1,2 and 3 in football coaching. He then went onto complete his Level 2 multi-skills, Level 3 in playwork and teaching qualifications such as PTLLS and DTLLS.

LEADERSHIP & COACHES

Jack is an experienced coach with over 10 years of teaching school sport. He is passionate about developing their knowledge of different sports and showing them games and activities. He has completed his Level 2 coaching badges in cricket and football as well as being a Level 2 qualified in teaching multi sports. He has also gained the PTLLS teaching qualification and is a Level 3 playworker enabling him to run our holiday activity sites. Jack has gained success at his schools recently with his athletics team being borough champions for the last 5 years.His recent year 6’s winning the borough rugby plate and Years 3 + 4 winning the local basketball tournament. Jack’s main hobby is cricket and can regularly be found on the cricket field during the summer months. He also has an interest in football, rugby, cycling and cooking.

COACHES

Luke has been in the sports industry for over 10 years and has a wealth of experience in delivering school sport. He is a passionate coach who thrives off giving opportunities for young people to experience a high standard of sport. He has a number of qualifications which include Level 2 in football coaching, Level 2 multi skills , Level 3 in playwork, and Level 3 teaching PE and school cport. Luke’s passion is seeing children achieve success in their sport and playing at their highest standard. In his spare time he enjoys playing sports himself aswell as staying fit and active.

OFFICE

Shelley is a BA (Hons) Business Information Systems graduate of Nottingham Trent University. Her career to date has been richly varied and she has worked in IT, marketing, administration, and in education. She joined the NSSport team in January 2017 taking a lead role in marketing. With two children now at secondary school Shelley enjoys spending time helping at school and enjoys watching all sports, in particular, football.

COACHES

Hassan has been delivering PE, after school clubs and lunch time activities in schools for over 7 years working both for a school and through companies providing PE provision. Hassan is a qualified Level 2 Athletics coach and has an NVQ Level 2 in activity leadership. In his spare time Hassan is a personal trainer and is also in the process of building an athletics club called Ladywell AC.

COACHES

Aaron has been working in both primary and secondary schools, and within colleges for the last 4 years. He has achieved sports coaching qualifications through a college sports programme, and has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience throughout his coaching career. Aaron has a passion for sport and aims to get the best out of every individual he works with where he challenges and drives individuals to improve themselves. Aaron is also a volunteer at two local grassroots teams in his spare time and he is currently working towards his Level 3 in Football.

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Victoria is very experienced in her roles, catering, helping and looking after children. She thoroughly enjoys helping children, takes pride making every day enjoyable and has a strong passion to help them any way she can. Outside of work Victoria has a love for horses and is busy looking after them, competing, and is extremely passionate about her hobby.

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Jenny has worked in childcare for over 20 years in various settings which include private nurseries, after school care provision and SEN roles over this period. Jenny has discovered a passion for playwork and believes children can learn anything through play. Jenny has a Level 3 certificate in Playwork and would like to continue her studies further. In her spare time Jenny likes to spend time with her daughter. reading and cooking

COACHES

Amber has worked in childcare for five years after taking an interest in it after babysitting as a teen, since then she has been fortunate to work as a manager in multiple settings across after school clubs, holiday camps and nurseries. Amber has a level 3 in childcare and an additional level 3 in drama which she brings in to everything that she does. In her spare time, Amber enjoys playing video games, writing, reading and collecting memborila.

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Pasha has been played, watched and coached sports from an early age. Pasha has played football at many different levels and has also coached with professional football clubs. He has coached within schools for several years and has a degree in coach studying and is furthering his studies in coaching sports science. Pasha's hobbies include playing football and collecting football shirts

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Cole has recently completed his NVQ Level 2 in sports leadership and from that has a big passion developing children skills and abilities within a PE session. He loves football and is a huge Man United fan. Cole is also on the books at Maidenhead United

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Grace has been part of the NS Sport team for 4 years, working across holiday and after-school clubs. She loves to promote creativity in children, both through playing and in art and craft activities. Grace loves team sports and encouraging everyone to take part, focusing on enjoyment and improvement. Having completed a degree in animation, she is always happy to chat about film and video games. Grace is an undisputed champ at Mario Cart (and looks forward to racing new challengers!)

COACHES

Louisa has over 11 years experience working in a primary school setting as a Learning Support Assistant and Nurture Practitioner. During this time She has gained a Level 2 Certificate in ‘Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools’ and Level 4 in ‘The Theory and Practice of Nurture Groups’. Louisa feels strongly that the well-being of all children and young people is extremely important to enable them to live happy and healthy lives. Additionally, Louisa has a Level 1 qualification in ‘Women’s Artistic Gymnastics’. She has been coaching gymnastics to children from age 4 to 14 for 6 years. In her spare time, she enjoys attending gym classes and generally keeping fit and active. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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Jackie has worked in childcare for over five years. She is very competent in leading breakfast clubs and after school care programmes having had previous experience as a site manager in another setting. She has a Level 2 in Art and Design, and a Level 3 in Game Design. In her spare time Jackie enjoys playing games, doing arts and crafts, and knitting. Jackie is also a regular babysitter for family and friends.