Tom Hayden
"Simon was a brilliant mentor and coach during my time at school and while I was playing Academy football at Chelsea. He helped me develop and hone my skills during lessons which gave me confidence and helped me earn a scholarship at Chelsea at the age of 16. I can't recommend Simon highly enough."
Harrison Gamble
“Growing up without a father figure, I looked at Simon as a role model. Being my tutor throughout secondary school and pushing me into every sports team possible. It’s very clear to me that I wouldn’t have had the success I have had without him. 7years pro at the Leicester Riders winning 10major UK trophies along the way. Thank you Simon”
Cameron Green
Simon was great for me during my time at school. Allowed me to play with confidence at all times. I thoroughly enjoyed being coached by him and can’t recommend him enough.
Cameron Green Watford U23s and Wrexham FC
Jack Ward
"When I was in school I struggled with a lot of things, particularly when it came to controlling my anger which regularly got me into pretty serious trouble. Despite these issues, Simon always supported me both as one of the schools leading Physical Education teachers and more widely as a respected member of the faculty. Simon supported me not only in my sporting pursuits such as cricket and football, but also regularly went to bat for me in other areas, and without this I doubt I would have remained in the school. I’m proud to say that thanks to the school and especially Simon’s efforts, I went on to get a masters in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool and spent the last 3 years as a Business Intelligence Executive at Manchester City FC."
Eva Woods
"My son has been coached by Simon since he was 6 years of age and is now being trained as a young leader. Simon not only can coach sports skills but he creates a very supportive environment that brings the best out of those who attend. This led me to enroll my daughter (10) who has improved so much but more importantly is she is really enjoying her football, even on the rainy days."
Roshni
"When I was in secondary school, as my form tutor, you mentored me. You were a role model and always encouraged us to progress with our academic studies. This was the foundation for my career, I now work as an NHS dentist.
I remember we were both involved with a Sports Leadership course, which I throughly enjoyed and I still use skills from this today - especially as I now captain a hockey team."