our instructors

CJ has a real enthusiasm for getting children active and always encourages every child to try new activities from Kurling to Cheerleading. He liaises with educational providers and organises the administrational needs for school holiday bookings. CJ has a proven track record in sports management and marketing.

Chris is the founder of Kits Academy. After studies at Coventry University, KA has grown into a market leader for Physical Education services within a range of communities. Chris has vast experience of delivering services for all abilities from the wide range of Programmes on offer.

Paul has a wealth of knowledge in outdoor pursuits and has a passion for encouraging children to explore the natural world. As an important member of the team, Paul has valued input into the creation and delivery of our Programmes with new activities being introduced all the time.

Alex is head of social media and marketing. She has a keen interest in watersports such as surfing, jet skiing and wind surfing.

Darren is a talented Instructor with a wealth of knowledge in different sports. He graduated from the University of Gloucestershire in Sports Education and Coaching. During his time at University Darren increased his skills with a number of coaching awards enabling him to teach the curriculum to an exceptionally high standard. Darren is a well-rounded individual and we are pleased to have him within the Kits Academy team.

Darren is a mentor for our Apprenticeship Programme and coordinates learning to ensure every apprentice excels!

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Dominic is very capable and disciplined. He provides high-level coaching services, and continuously develops his skills in different sports. Dominic is constantly adding to his qualifications and recently achieved his UEFA B Level 3 Football. He has been coaching for many years and accumulated a wealth of experience. As one of Dominic's roles in Kits Academy, he also supervises and assists other instructors to ensure we always achieve our high standard of service.

Dominic also holds a coaching position at Coventry City F.C. Academy. He has always had a passion for playing a good standard of football and had many trials for professional clubs. In his free time, Dominic plays semi-professional football.

Dominic also partakes in other sports such as tennis and archery which he has enjoyed since a child.

George is loved by many of the children for his character, enthusiasm and energetic manner. George promotes our Programmes and educational services to Schools, nurseries and children’s centre’s forming Programme objectives & projects. He works closely with CJ to ensure all criteria of the Programmes are met. George’s mother is a full-time child minder, so he is very experienced with younger children.

In his free time George is a semi-professional goalkeeper for Nuneaton Griff F.C. He also has an interest in other sports such as horse riding, lacrosse, and handball.

Ross is an Instructor with years of training and experience. Starting his coaching route as an apprentice P.E. teacher at a local primary School he delivered all aspects of the sporting curriculum, making him a well-rounded Instructor. Ross has a great knowledge of all Programmes and an eye for detail making the him perfect coordinator for your Programmes.

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William is an experienced and enthusiastic individual with a passion for encouraging children to try new sports. He has built up a vast range of sporting qualifications including fencing, archery, and trampolining from his time studying at Southampton Solent University. In addition William is responsible for assessment criteria on new members of staff and CPD training. This ensures our high standards of service are met at all times.

William currently plays for an established hockey team at a very competitive level.

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Carl is a delightful Instructor with many years of experience behind him. Since joining Kits Academy Carl has developed into an excellent P.E. specialist. He strives to be a role model for children whilst promoting fun and enjoyable lessons. In Carl’s spare time, he is a development officer for Hinckley Borough Football Club, which has grown to be a well established football club in Leicestershire for both boys and girls.

Courteney has always had a passion for dance & performing arts from a young age. She started dancing at the age of three, training with Three Spires. She continued training further at Coventry College, graduating with very high marks.

Courteney also attends a local dance school where she practices various genres from tap to lyrical and street. We are proud to have Courteney in our wonderful dance & performing arts team.

Dylan is an instructor with a great passion for both playing and coaching sports, particularly hockey and golf to a high standard. His knowledge and professionalism within the sporting world comes through in his coaching. Along with Dylan’s background, he has completed his studies in Sports Coaching at HOW College. We are delighted to have Dylan in our team.

George has a great deal of experience with coaching children across a wide age range. The sport he enjoys the most is football.

Joe has an excellent understanding of the curriculum. This is clear to see when the children are always pleased to see him leading their lessons! Joe studied Sports Coaching at Loughborough College and held a placement at a local secondary school. This stood him is good stead for a carer in coaching. Jo also enjoys playing football and cricket.

Jordan is an instructor with and in-depth knowledge in the sector. He has completed his studies in Sports Coaching at Liverpool John Moores University. Between studies Jordan spent a vast majority of his time gaining experience within local primary schools and PE departments. Jordan spends his free time playing football at a competitive level.

Mason is an energetic and enthusiastic instructor. His favourite sport is football.

Matthew has been dancing from the age of 6 years old. He participates in a variety of different dance genres including street, acrobatics, tap and Irish dancing. Matthew has a strong passion for dance teaching which is demonstrated best through community involvement at his local dance school. Sporting qualifications form part of Matthews accreditation's allowing delivery of a wide range of physical activities for all children to enjoy.

Matthew first started coaching by volunteering at his local football club. This sparked his career and passion for coaching. Matthew enjoys helping the children learn new skills and is a much loved character where ever he goes.

Morgan has a great deal of experience in the sports coaching industry particularly with SEN groups.

Ronnie is an instructor with an excellent knowledge of the sporting curriculum and is experienced at delivering a multitude of sports from our wide range of programmes. Along side his knowledge of the curriculum, Ronnie has undertook his FA badges and helps coach an under 12’s football team in his free time.

Ronnie has also represented Warwickshire in ten pin bowling at under 15’s, under 18’s and under 22’s level. We are delighted to have Ronnie as part of the Kits Academy team.

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Ryan is an instructor with a wealth of experience within the sports coaching industry. Along with his sporting qualifications, Ryan is also a fully qualified personal trainer and always strives to brings health & fitness into everything lesson delivered.

Ryan also holds qualifications in boxing, studio cycling and circuit training.

Sam is a confident and enthusiastic instructor with a great desire to help children learn. Whilst studying for his level 2 and 3 sports qualifications one of his main focuses was to make sure all sessions were fun and enjoyable for all children. The role assigned to Sam means he can deliver all aspects of the sporting curriculum to a high standard.

We are delighted to have him as part of the Kits Academy team

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Shaun is well known at Kits Academy from attending our school holiday lessons as a child many years ago. From Shaun’s time with us, he has developed a love for sport which carried through into school and college studies. Shaun is an energetic individual who enjoys helping children learn through sport, providing fun and engaging lessons. We are delighted to have Shaun in the Kits Academy team.

Tarras is an Instructor with vast experience in the coaching sector. He has worked within Primary Schools delivering PE and after school clubs for a number of years. Tarras has completed a Diploma in Sports at City College, Coventry where he was part of a team delivering health and wellbeing community programmes.

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Tom is an instructor with a vast knowledge and experience in the sporting world. He has held coaching and educational roles at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, focusing on developing coaches and players throughout their academy system. Alongside Tom’s previous roles, he has completed his Level 3 in Sport Coaching which enables him teach the national curriculum to an excellent standard.

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Tom is an energetic and thorough instructor with a keen eye for detail. His favourite sports are boxing, football and golf and supports Man City. He achieved a level 3 in sports coaching and science and he enjoys passing on that knowledge to the children he teaches.

Trinity is an energetic coach who can deliver both our performing arts and sports programmes. Trinity uses her versatility and knowledge in both types of programmes to benefit all of the children she teaches, this comes through in her fun and enjoyable lessons! We are overjoyed to have Trinity as part of our team.

Tyler successfully completed a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching at The Strachan Foundation. He is also a keen footballer who plays at a high level for Gresley. Tyler is an instructor who always strives to put smiles on faces and make sure all children are enjoying themselves whilst learning new skills. Tyler is also capable of delivering both our sports and performing arts programmes and we are delighted to have an instructor of his calibre in our team.

Yuzdaan is a vastly experienced instructor who has coached the national sporting curriculum for a large period of time. Yuzdaan strives to be a role model for all children whilst promoting fun and enjoyable lessons for all participants.

We are delighted to have Yuzdaan’s experience within our Kits Academy team.

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