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.

Simon Hodge
Company Director

Adam Lawrence
Company Director

William Lee
Company Director

Seb Tidey
Company Director

Keith Adie
Head of Operations

Ruhi Brun
Head of Marketing

Vicki Benbow
Assistant Deputy Principal (Head of Inclusion)

Steven Rowe
Deputy Principal

Marie Cooney
Education Consultant

Lisa Sparkes
Head of Community, Engagement & Health

Frankie Shepheard
Finance Lead

Nicola Wiggan
Safeguarding Manager

Jodie Foulger
Head Office Manager

Sarah Phippin
Fundraising Manager

Chelsea Pearce
Community Manager

Amanda Roberts
Community Manager

Louisa Arnold
Careers Education Manager

Gemma Butcher
Attendance & FLO

Amelia King
Recruitment, Admissions and Progression Manager

Charlotte Maroudas
SENCA

Eleanor Fletcher
Operations Assistant 

Kirsty McDonnell
Marketing Assistant

Marc Faulkner
Youth Engagement Lead Coach

Dan Stimpson
Sports Tutor and Community Outreach

Katie Doots
Zone Lead (Curriculum and Inclusion)

Ben Wells
Zone Lead (Curriculum and Inclusion)

Nichola Vardill
Tutor and Functional Skills Lead

Louise Lee
Monitoring + Evaluation Officer

Adam Athene
Sports Tutor

Darren Beale
Sports Tutor

Amelia Budd
Sports Tutor

Robert Donaldson
Sports Tutor

Kristian Duzda
Sports Tutor

Charlotte Jessup
Sports Tutor

Abi Jones
Future Pathways Tutor

Dan Manning
Sports Tutor

Harvey Mills
Sports Tutor

Jacob Russell
Sports Tutor

Karen Golding
HLTA

Bradley Smith
Head Community Coach

Aron Hykaj
Head Sports Coach

Jacob Friar
Learning Support Assistant/Head Sports Coach

Graham Prior
Learning Support Assistant/ Sports Coach

Josh Force
Learning Support Assistant/ Sports Coach

Kimberley Birkett
Learning Support Assistant

James Willoughby-Browne
Learning Support Assistant

Lennon Reid
Apprentice Learning Support Assistant / Sports Coach

Jay Meehan
Assistant Sports Coach

Maisie Edwards
Assistant Sports Coach

Owen Parry
Assistant Sports Coach

Lee Taylor
Assistant Sports Coach

Andy Russell
Personal Trainer