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MEET THE TEAM

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DAVID JOHNSON

CEO & SENIOR PE ADVISOR

A former Assistant Head and LA Advisor, Dave has worked on projects for Sport England and the YST before founding PEAK in 2015.

dave@peak-sport.co.uk

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GEMMA NICHOLSON
OPERATIONS MANAGER

Gemma joins PEAK having had a successful teaching career following her degree in Sport and Exercise Science.

gemma@peak-sport.co.uk

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MATHEW JOHNSTON
SPORTS COACH TUTOR & PESSPA LEAD

Mathew is a high level multi-sport coach having previously founded and ran 'I Am Sports'. Mathew tutors our L4 Sports Coach apprentices.

mathew@peak-sport.co.uk

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KATE SLEE

APPRENTICE TUTOR

Kate tutors our L3 Early Educator apprentices and joins PEAK following a successful career in primary schools and nurseries.

kate1@peak-sport.co.uk

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IAN  HORABIN
PE EDUCATOR & COACH MENTOR

Ian is an experienced school PE coach having formerly run his own coaching company. Ian will be delivering PE and supervising our Gateshead Pioneers.

ian@peak-sport.co.uk

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JENNY WALLS
PE EDUCATOR

Jenny is a qualified L3 Sports Coach who will be dividing her time between delivering PE and helping at Pioneers Clubs.

jenny@peak-sport.co.uk

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JAMIE MOORE
APPRENTICE TUTOR

Jamie tutors our L3 teaching assistants having completed his apprenticeship with PEAK. Jamie is also an accomplished dance instructor.

jamie@peak-sport.co.uk

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PAT FOREMAN
APPRENTICE TUTOR

Pat is a former teacher and trainer/ assessor who tutors our L4 sports coach apprentices in London and Essex.

pat@peak-sport.co.uk

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JORDAN PLUNKETT
PIONEERS COACH

Jordan currently plays for Prudhoe FC. He was a young sports leader and brings football coaching experience to our team.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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RULA GONGAS
PIONEERS COACH

Rula is an experienced dancer and children's entertainer wanting to develop her skills into an educational setting.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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FRANCESCA DU RANDT

PIONEE

Francesca is a keen all round sportswoman who has a passion for rugby and working with early years children

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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BETH LOWERY
PIONEERS COACH

Beth joined us as a PE Educator and her ability to work with young children, honed through years of working in sport has become a huge asset.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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ADAM BROWN
TRAILBLAZERS COACH

Adam has a huge amount of experience volunteering in grassroots sport especially in football where he coaches his own team.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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OWEN MCCAUGHY
PIONEERS COACH

Owen is a genuine all-round sportsman having competed locally in a number of sports and is wanting to develop his skills to be a PE teacher.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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BROOKE CHAMBERLAIN
TA & PIONEERS COACH

Brooke joins as on her journey to become a qualified teacher. an all round sportswoman with a  personality suited to working with children.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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ERIN WILKINSON
PIONEERS COACH

Erin joins PEAK as a talented all-round sportswoman who is looking to develop as a coach. Erin is a keen footballer for Bedlington Belles.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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ELLIE CANNON
PIONEERS COACH

Ellie is a keen all round sportswoman who has a wonderful demeanour when working with children and aspires to be the perfect role model for kids.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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ELANOR NAYLOR
PIONEERS COACH

Having gained a L4 Certificate in Medical Sciences Elanor is now keen to develop her skills as an Early Years Practitioner.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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LYLA MCPHERSON
PIONEERS COACH

Lyla is a talented dancer and has competed in competitions both as part of a team and individually. She also has experience of working with children.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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EMMA SANDERSON
PIONEERS COACH

Emma joins our Pioneers team having experience in counselling and children's mental health.  She is a fantastic addition to our team.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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VICKY PRATT
PIONEERS COACH

Vicky has worked with children on sports camps in the past, she has now decided to do this permanently and is a fantastic addition to the team.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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KAYLA DEVINE
PIONEERS COACH

An young and inspirational football coach, Kayla joins us looking to develop her skills coaching children and in forging a coaching career for herself.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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JACK CAYGILL
PIONEERS COACH

A semi-professional footballer and qualified lifeguard, Jack joins us having completed his BTEC course in sports coaching.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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JAMES HOLLIDAY
PIONEERS COACH

An experienced footballer and police cadet James joins us looking to further his coaching knowledge having coached previously at Diddykicks.

pioneers@peak-sport.co.uk

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