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
Sam Dunn
Danny Nicholls
Shelley Jackson
Kara Thomas
Keanu Mansour
Emily Clark
Ryan Lee
Nathan Judson
Charlie Grotenhius
George Craig
George Devenish
Daisy Chew
William Bloomfield
LEADERSHIP & COACHES
Sam has been in the sports industry for nearly 20 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.
LEADERSHIP & 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
.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.
LEADERSHIP & 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.
LEADERSHIP & 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
Ryan has an extensive background in football coaching and analysis holding both an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in football as well as a BTEC Extended Diploma In Sport & Exercise Science, as well as holding FA Level 1 Qualifications in Coaching Football & Coaching Goalkeepers. Ryan describes working with children and watching them find their passion in sport as a privilege and enjoys helping children develop their passions
COACHES
COACHES
COACHES
George is a passionate and knowledgeable coach who has a wealth of experience coaching Football to children of all ages and abilities aged 4 to 16. George is a qualified Level 1 coach and is working towards his sports science degree as well as having worked in many schools coaching different sports in PE and after school clubs.
As well as being a coach, George has played Football full time in many different countries and is still pursuing his playing career currently.