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 Football ⚽️
My sporting hero is Tiger Woods because he had the most impact on my interest in sport ⚽️⛳️
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be a Sports Journalist! ✏️
Fun Fact: I can name and place every American State on a map 🗺️
My favourite sport is Skiing ⛷️
My sporting hero is Eddie Edwards because he became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping 🥇
If I wasn’t a PE teacher i’d be retired 😂
Fun Fact: My first holiday abroad was to the Soviet Union ✈️
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 swam with sharks in the Maldives 🦈
Cheryl Naylor
Coaching Programme Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
cheryl@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Football ⚽️ but Golf is a close 2nd!
My sporting hero is my Grandad because he taught me how to play football and always supported me ❤️
If I wasn’t a PE teacher i’d be a Policeman or in the Armed Forces 👮♂️
Fun Fact: I was once played at Selhurst Park! ⚽️
Liam Start
Operations Manager
Designated Safeguarding Lead
liam@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Cricket 🏏
My sporting hero Chris Waddle because he played for Wednesday and scored a 30yd free kick against Sheff United in the semi-final of the FA cup! ⚽️
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be a Sports Physiotherapist 👨⚕️
Fun Fact: I was Derbyshire’s best Chess player from ages 9-11! ♟️
Adam White
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
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 because she was the captain for England Women when they won the Euros in 2022 🏆
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be a musician 🎸 or a Formula 1 driver for McLaren 🏎️
Fun fact: I have been to the top of the tallest building in Thailand🇹🇭
Anna Macluskey
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
Sport Development Officer
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 football during the 1990 World Cup 🏆
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be a DJ! I’d love to travel the world playing music to crowds 🎧
Fun Fact: I played for Notts County when I was younger and my striking partner was Jermaine Pennant! ⚽️
Paul Jeffrey
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
paul@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is everything except skydiving 🪂
My sporting hero is my old PE teacher 🧑🏫
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d work in forestry 🌲
Fun Fact: Most people have 2, I have 3! 🤷🏼♂️
Stephen Hughes
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
stephen@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Netball 🏀
My sporting hero is Jessica Ennis 🏃♂️
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be a Gladiator 💪
Fun Fact: I was the World’s youngest Netball umpire at the age of 12 🤩
Cherese Naylor
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
cherese@avssp.co.uk
Rory Woodhouse
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
rory@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Football or Tennis 🎾⚽️
My sporting hero is Ronaldinho because he encouraged me to practice my skills so I could copy him! 🤩
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d work in Motor Sports 🏍️
Fun Fact: I have met Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry 🌟
Jake Mann
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
jake@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Football ⚽️
My sporting hero is Steven Gerard because of his commitment and dedication to stay with his club ❤️
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be a Sports Analyst because I’m a bit of a geek 🤓
Fun Fact: I was once on Match of the Day!⚽️
Danny Tomlinson
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
danny@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Rugby 🏉
My sporting hero is my Grandad because he was a professional Rugby player and represented his country, Wales, twice 🏴
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be Zoo Keeper because I love animals 🐼
Fun Fact: I am a semi-professional Rugby player 🎖️
Callum Grice
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
callum@avssp.co.uk
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Lauren Haslam
Primary PE & School Sport Activator
lauren@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Football ⚽️
My sporting hero is Stefano Eranio, my first ever favourite player for Derby County 🐏
If i wasnt a PE teacher i’d be a Sports Journalist 📝
Fun Fact: I was born on Friday 13th 👻
Joe Pickering
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
joe@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is running 🏃♀️
My sporting hero is Jessica Ennis because of her determination and drive to succeed! She has won Olympic Gold, 3 World Champions and European Champion🥇
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be a Sports Photographer and travel the world 🌎
Fun Fact: I have completed London Marathon! 🏆
Tess Mitchell
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
tess@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Football ⚽️
My sporting hero is Jurgen Klopp because his passion and enthusiasm has inspired my football coaching and playing 🤩
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be Sports Commentator 🎙️
Fun Fact: I’ve met 2 commonwealth gold medalists! As well as Craig Heap, Olympic gold medalist 🥇
Matt Pritchett
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
matt@avssp.co.uk
My favourite sport is Tennis 🎾
My sporting hero is Rodger Federer because he’s raised over £50million for charities through his foundations 💰
If I wasn’t a PE teacher I’d be a Tennis player! 🎾
Fun Fact: I was in Britain’s top 10 for Wheelchair Tennis and was 107th in the whole world! 🌎
Glen Gent
Primary PE & School Sport Specialist
glen@avssp.co.uk