Our Team

At Sports Connect, our strength lies in our dedicated and passionate team. Each member brings a unique skill set, experience, and enthusiasm, united by a shared commitment to empowering individuals and communities through sports and education. From our expert coaches and educators to our strategic leaders, we work collaboratively to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Get to know the people who are driving change, inspiring growth, and making a real difference every day.

Directors

Simon Hodge
Company Director

Adam Lawrence
Company Director

William Lee
Company Director

Seb Tidey
Company Director

Leadership Team

Keith Adie
Head of Operations

Vicki Benbow
Assistant Deputy Principal (Head of Inclusion)

Ruhi Brun
Head of Marketing

Steven Rowe
Deputy Principal

Frankie Shepheard
Finance Lead

Lisa Sparkes
Head of Community, Engagement & Health

Nicola Wiggan
Safeguarding Manager

Education

Steven Rowe
Deputy Principal

Louisa Arnold
Careers Education Manager

Marie Cooney
Education Consultant

Darren Beale
Zone Lead (Curriculum and Inclusion)

Katie Doots
Zone Lead (Curriculum and Inclusion)

Ben Wells
Zone Lead (Curriculum and Inclusion)

Nichola Vardill
Tutor and Functional Skills Lead

Abi Jones
Future Pathways Tutor

Daniel Allen
Sports Tutor

Robert Donaldson
Sports Tutor

Kristian Duzda
Sports Tutor

Charlotte Jessup
Sports Tutor

Adam Lovell
Learning Support Assistant

Dan Manning
Sports Tutor

Harvey Mills
Sports Tutor

Jacob Russell
Sports Tutor

Charlotte Scales
Sports Tutor

Dan Stimpson
Sports Tutor

Karen Golding
HLTA

Josh Force
Learning Support Assistant

Jacob Friar
Learning Support Assistant

Owen Parry
Learning Support Assistant

Graham Prior
Learning Support Assistant

James Willoughby-Browne
Learning Support Assistant

Lennon Reid
Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Aron Hykaj
Head Sports Coach

Andy Russell
Personal Trainer

Finance

Frankie Shepheard
Finance Lead

Human Resources

Francesca Woods
HR, People & Culture Coordinator

Marketing and Student Recruitment

Ruhi Brun
Head of Marketing

Amelia King
Recruitment, Admissions and Progression Manager

Kirsty McDonnell
Marketing Assistant

Operations

Keith Adie
Head of Operations

Eleanor Fletcher
Operations Assistant

Olivia Wager
Administration Manager

Safeguarding and Inclusion