Meet our Team
All of our staff hold Enhanced DBS Certification and undergo annual First-Aid and Safeguarding training.
Emily S
Head Coach
Emily manages all of our camps. Emily is also a dance and gymnastics teacher and has completed a First Class BA Hons Degree. She also holds qualifications in safeguarding, child protection, preventing bullying, administering medicine, and more.
Lucy C
Coach
Lucy is currently studying towards a degree in Primary Education at Sunderland University. Lucy has competed in dance and played football. At SportNE, Lucy looks after our Early Years children.
Sarah H
Coach
Sarah is training to be a Paramedic at the University of Sunderland. She works at an SEN school during term-time, supporting children with a wide range of learning needs. Outside of this, she runs a disco and sports group for people with learning disabilities, promoting inclusion and community engagement.
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Halle H
Coach
Halle has trained in primary education and now works as a PE teacher at a secondary school. She competed for her club and at county level in athletics and rugby and now has a passion for fitness.
Elliott P
Lead Coach
Elliott has coached at SportNE longer than anyone! Elliott is a PE Teacher, and Sports Science and Sports Management graduate. He also plays and coaches rugby. Elliott is a massive Sunderland fan (to the dislike of most of the kids!)
Andrew
Coach
Andrew is studying Criminology at Sunderland University. During term-time Andrew coaches rugby in schools across the North East. He has played for his rugby club since the age of 7 and now coaches a team there.
Olivia B
Coach
Olivia has trained in primary education and is currently working as a year 2 teacher in a primary school. One of Olivia's favourite subjects to teach is PE. Olivia has played rugby for 4 years, and has recently taken up netball. Olivia is a great coach within our Leapfrogs group!
Grace S
Coach
Grace is currently attending Northumbria University studying Sport, Exercise and Nutrition. Grace loves to dance, and has been a dancer since the age of 3. While still training herself, Grace also teaches a range of dance styles to children aged 2 to 14 at her dance academy.
Devon M
Lead Coach
Devon is currently completing her teacher training and recently achieved her Education degree. Devon has a passion for arts and crafts and loves football. She takes the lead role in caring for our youngest children on camp.
Kai B
Coach
Kai is a Physical Education graduate and qualified PE teacher. Kai loves playing and teaching any and all sports! Outside of camp Kai plays sport locally such as football or basketball, he has also competed in a variety of sports including boxing and rugby.
Joseph T
Coach
Joseph is currently studying towards a degree in Primary Education at Northumbria University. Joseph has played many sports throughout his childhood, which inspired his passion for sports coaching. Joseph is also a huge Newcastle United fan.
Georgia D
Coach
Georgia is a qualified primary teacher, and a huge advocate for active and outdoor learning. Georgia swam competitively during school, as well as participating in dance and trampolining. Now Georgia has a huge passion for ice skating.