Our team
Call the SSP office for any enquiries on – 01773 417204
Postal address: AVSSP C/O Swanwick Sports College, Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Derbyshire DE55 1AR
My favourite sport is Netball
My sporting hero is Miss Johnson, my Pe Teacher from Mill Hill, because she made me love PE.
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I would be a presenter on A Place In The Sun
Fun Fact: I once won a beauty contest and went on to place 3rd in the finals abroad!
Cheryl Naylor
Coaching Programme Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
cheryl@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Football ⚽️ Golf is a close 2nd!
My sporting hero is my grandad because he got me into sports and taught me how to play football ⚽️
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be either a policeman or in the armed forces 👮
Fun Fact: I once played at Selhurst Park when I was 21 in front of 2 thousand people!
Liam Start
Operations Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
liam@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Cricket 🏏
My sporting hero is Chris Waddle because he scored a 30yd free kick against Sheffield United in the 1993 FA cup semi final ⚽️
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I would be a sports physiotherapist 👨⚕️
Fun Fact: I was the best Chess player in Derbyshire for 3 years ♟️
Adam White
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
Further Education Lead
adam@avssp.co.uk
Rachel Start
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
SEND & Inclusion Lead
rachel@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Football ⚽️
My sporting hero is Leah Williamson, England Lionesses Captain and Arsenal super star. After winning the Euros in 2022 Womens Football changed forever ⚽️
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I would be a musician/artist. Either that or an F1 driver for McLaren 🏎️
Fun Fact:
Anna Macluskey
PE & Sport Development Activator
anna@avssp.co.uk
James Smith
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
james@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Football ⚽️
My sporting hero is Paul Gascoigne because he taught me the true passion of the game during the 1990 World Cup Semi-final!
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I would be a DJ 🎧 I’d love to travel around the world playing my music to crowds!
Fun Fact: I played for Notts County when I was younger and for 5 years my striking partner was Jermaine Pennant!
Paul Jeffrey
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
paul@avssp.co.uk
Stephen Hughes
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
stephen@avssp.co.uk
Cherese Naylor
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
cherese@avssp.co.uk
Rory Woodhouse
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
rory@avssp.co.uk
Jake Mann
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
jake@avssp.co.uk
Danny Tomlinson
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
danny@avssp.co.uk
Callum Grice
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
callum@avssp.co.uk
Olivia Froggatt
Primary PE & School Sport Activator
Catherine Wing
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
catherine@avssp.co.uk
Joe Pickering
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
joe@avssp.co.uk
Matt Pritchett
Primary PE & School Sport Activator
My favourite sport is Tennis 🎾
My sporting hero is Rodger Federer because he has raised more than £50million for charities through his own foundation!
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I would be a Tennis Player
Fun Fact: I was in Britains top 10 for Wheelchair Tennis and 107th in the whole world 🌍
Glen Gent
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
glen@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is running 🏃♀️
My sporting hero is Jessica Ennis because of her determination. Even after major injury setbacks she still went onto to win Olympic Gold, 3x World Champion and European Champion
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be a sports photographer and travel the world 🌍
Fun Fact: I’ve completed the London Marathon!
Tess Mitchell
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
tess@avssp.co.uk