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
Kara Thomas
Keanu Mansour
Emily Clark
Jade Maunders
Sam Dunn
Danny Nicholls
Shelley Jackson
Evie Mathis
Kara Thomas
Keanu Mansour
Emily Clark
Jade Maunders
Sam Dunn
Danny Nicholls
Shelley Jackson
Evie Mathis
Kara Thomas
Keanu Mansour
Emily Clark
Jade Maunders
LEADERSHIP & COACHES
Sam has been in the sports industry for over 15 years and has a wealth of experience in delivering school sport. Sam spent two periods teaching in the USA; and has great experience in managing staff and school relations. His qualifications include Level 1 & 2 in coaching football, Level 2 swimming instructor, multi skills Level 1 & 2, Boccia qualified along with Level 3 in playwork. Sam’s passion lies in seeing children develop in their chosen sport and playing with a smile.
COACHES
Danny is an experienced Level 2 coach in football and multi skills and has recently completed a course in childcare and also playwork. Danny very much enjoys teaching and making a difference to kids lives through sport.
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 & OFFICE
Evie is a First-Class BSc (Hons) Psychology graduate and holds a range of experience and training in working with children with Special Educational Needs. Since July 2017, she has engaged in various positions within the company and is currently studying for her CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management alongside her present role. Evie has a passion for dancing and enjoys being creative through arts and crafts.
COACHES
.Kara has a wide range of experience working at our Holiday Activities, as well as our After School Care Club, Sports Clubs and PE sessions. Kara has a passion for coaching children in sports due to the development it has on their health and wellbeing.
COACHES
Keanu has a lot of experience in coaching and playing Football in 3 different countries at academy level and is a qualified FA level 1 coach. He has great experience working with our Strikers and loves every second of teaching the children new and exciting skills and watching them play and develop.
COACHES
Emily works for both our After School Care Club and Holiday Activities, and has worked in schools for over 3 years. She has a range of experience in children’s mental health and special educational needs. Emily has a passion for well-being and developing children’s creativity through arts and crafts.
COACHES
Jade has been with the company right from the start and holds a great deal of experience working with children throughout both the holiday periods, as well as during the term time, for both PE and After School Care Club sessions. Enhanced through her studies in Physical, Education, Sport and Youth Development, Jade has a passion for aiding children’s development through various sports. Jade also loves a variety of Dance styles and has experience in teaching Dance to children.
