Through this podcast series, Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson from Aspire Active Partnerships aim to discover The Active Code. What is takes to be a successful leader and leading organisations towards combatting inactivity to help more children, be more active, more often. We are not alone through this journey – we are joined by business owners and leaders from in and outside of the sports coaching and children's activity sector who share what physical activity means to them, how they lead th ...
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The Active Code Podcast # 48 | 'Unlocking Financial Fitness' - Duncan Lloyd
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27:09Who is our guest? Duncan, the founder and CEO of Profit Genie, is a renowned expert in financial management and business profitability. With a strong background in accounting, Duncan has dedicated his career to helping businesses transcend beyond mere compliance and achieve substantial financial growth. At Profit Genie, Duncan, the founder and CEO …
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The Active Code #47- Leadership in Motion: Inspiring Active Communities with Wayne Glover, Time 4 Sport
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43:08Who is our guest? Wayne is the founder and managing director of Time4Sport, which promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles for children and families. With a background in sports coaching and development, Wayne has been leading Time4Sport for over 18 years, growing the organisation to employ 24 staff and serve 7,500 children and families we…
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The Active Code Podcast #46| Creating Active Communities- Dan Wilson and Alex Ogden
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57:17Who are our guests? Dan Wilson and Alex Ogden are pioneering spirits in the realm of physical education (PE), each illustrating the transformative journey from teaching in schools to spearheading community-wide initiatives for active living. Dan’s evolution from a PE specialist to a director at Yorkshire Sport Foundation is a testament to his leade…
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The Active Code Podcast #45| Building a Legacy of Movement and Leadership - Ryan Harris, School of Play
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50:36Who is our guest? Ryan Harris is a charismatic leader in the children's sports coaching and activity sector. Beginning his career at 17 years old, as a kids' activity club provider at David Lloyd's leisure centre, Ryan has demonstrated a natural flair for sports and leadership. His early involvement in tennis, where he excelled to become the number…
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The Active Code Podcast #44| Igniting the spark in physical activity - Adam Holland
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42:00Who is our guest? Adam Holland is a visionary leader in the children's physical activity sector, having devoted over nine years to managing Progressive Sports in Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Chesterfield. His journey, unconventional in the beginning, started right after high school when he dived into a sports coaching apprenticeship with Port Vale. …
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The Active Code Podcast #43| Empowering the Next Generation - Andrea Springthrope
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38:07Who is our guest? Andrea Springthorpe is an inspiring figure with a multifaceted professional journey deeply rooted in physical activity and fitness. Starting her career in sales and marketing, Andrea found herself unfulfilled and longing for a change. At 28, she took a bold step by quitting her job to pursue a degree in Exercise, Physical Activity…
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The Active Code #42: Play Beyond Boundaries- LUSU
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52:11Who are our guests? With over 25 years of experience in fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement in sports, Louise Assioun and Sue Morrison stand out as true champions of making physical activity accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Louise, with her rich background in physical education and a level 4 tennis coaching accreditation, spearh…
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The Active Code Podcast #41| Creating an unstoppable team- Mike Michalowicz
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30:59Who’s our guest? Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of several business books, including Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan and his newest book, All In. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and a business makeover expert for MSNBC. He regularly tr…
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The Active Code #40: Boosting Customer Experience in Sport & Fitness Industry- Richard Beevers, Customer Plus
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49:18Who is our guest? With over 40 years of experience in marketing communications and customer relationship management, Richard is the director at Customer Plus, a leading consultancy that helps businesses improve their customer experience and loyalty. He is also a certified NPS practitioner and an accredited C-me colour profiling activator, which ena…
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The Active Code #39: Navigating the challenges and opportunities of physical activity for the youth, Kay Batkin, Youth Sport Trust
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59:17Who’s our guest? Kay Batkin is the Network Director at Youth Sport Trust. Inspired from an early age to work in sports education, her professional journey began with the aspiration of becoming a PE teacher. However, after a chance conversation with her own PE teacher, she decided to broaden her horizons and studied Sport and Recreation Development …
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The Active Code #38- Navigating the Business Landscape with Chris Michaelides, CMXSC
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44:41Our latest Active Code Podcast had the pleasure of hosting CMXSC’s Founder and Director, Chris Michaelides, a passionate entrepreneur with a deep-seated love for sports. Chris shared insights on his personal and professional journey, revealing how he navigates the challenges of being a business owner while emphasising the transferable skills he abs…
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The Active Code Podcast #37| Invest in people that put children’s needs first and business needs second. -Matt Ogle
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51:42The Active Code: “Invest in people that put children’s needs first and business needs second”. We’re excited to welcome Matt Ogle, Founder and Director of S4A, to The Active Code. Matt set up S4A when he was just 15 years old and has sent led his passionate team to help inspire children through creativity, sports, and play. As a leading provider in…
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The Active Code #36: Stop expecting people to be active- Rafe Turner, CIMSPA
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46:15We’re excited to welcome Rafe Turner, Partnership Executive at CIMPSA, to The Active Code. As the sector’s chartered professional body, CIMSPA works on behalf of the whole sport and physical activity sector – supporting, developing, and enabling professionals to succeed and, as a result, inspiring our nation to be more active. CIMSPA helps to nurtu…
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The Active Code Podcast #35 | Fox Cycling gives your organisation a point of difference- Dave Thomas, Fox Cycling
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48:42We’re excited to welcome both Dave Thomas, Director of Business Development at Fox Cycling, to The Active Code. Since 2010, Fox Cycling has taught thousands of children to cycle so families can ride together; the fun, progressive instruction has been further refined and developed over time. We all know that the current generation of kids spends way…
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The Active Code Podcast #34| Without great people, you don’t have a business- Adam Hampson and Karl Andrade
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52:09We’re excited to welcome both Karl Andrade and Adam Hampton, Directors at Essex Professional Coaching, to The Active Code. Karl Andrade and Adam Hampson hold Director positions at Essex Professional Coaching and are recognised for their immense passion within the AAP network. Essex Professional Coaching is committed to fostering personal developmen…
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The Active Code Podcast #33| Turn heads towards a career with your organisation - Tom Trout
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58:02We’re excited to welcome Tom Trout, an expert in Nursery, Childcare, Wraparound care, and Sports Coaching Recruitment, to The Active Code. Tom is the Managing Director of Love Recruitment, which specialises in recruiting care staff for companies across the UK. They recruit for all departments within the childcare sector, from senior operations to f…
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Children spend less time outdoors than prison inmates, Stuart Armstrong
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1:02:04We’re excited to welcome Stuart Armstrong, a strategic sports development professional, to The Active Code. Stuart has been involved with some of the biggest names in the industry. Some of which include The Golf Foundation, UK Coaching, The RFU as Head of Player Pathways, and Development & Rugby Growth. Stuart’s most recent role with Sport England …
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Navigating acquisitions and leading teams to success, Craig Brennan - Best bits
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2:59Last week we welcomed Craig Brennan, founder and CEO of The Little Sports Group, to The Active Code. This episode is the best bits! Drawing on his extensive experience in the sports, education, and childcare industries, Craig shared his expertise and insights in this must-listen episode. Who is Craig Brennan? Craig Brennan is an experienced CEO wit…
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Navigating acquisitions and leading teams to success, Craig Brennan
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51:40We’re excited to welcome Craig Brennan, founder and CEO of The Little Sports Group, to The Active Code. Drawing on his extensive experience in the sports, education, and childcare industries, Craig shares his expertise and insights in this must-listen episode. Who is Craig Brennan? Craig Brennan is an experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of …
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We’re excited to welcome Chris Sharman, co-founder of Topodium, to The Active Code. Chris has been at the forefront of innovation in the sports, health and wellbeing industries and has a wealth of experience and insights to share. Through Topodium, Chris aims to transform these industries and make a positive impact on people's lives. Who is Chris S…
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Go down and talk to people, Ben Rigby - Best bits!
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3:48Last week we has Sporting Communities’ Ben Rigby join us on The Active Code. Here are some of the best bits of the episode for you to enjoy. Who is Ben Rigby? Ben Rigby is Managing Director at Sporting Communities. Sporting Communities is an ethical, not-for-profit community interest company who are committed to delivering cost-effective, timely an…
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Go down and talk to people, Ben Rigby
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1:00:42We’re excited to have Sporting Communities’ Ben Rigby joining us on The Active Code. Who is Ben Rigby? Ben Rigby is Managing Director at Sporting Communities. Sporting Communities is an ethical, not-for-profit community interest company who are committed to delivering cost-effective, timely and professional services. What do we chat about? During t…
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Let people have their moment, Chris Jones, the best of
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3:05Our last episode of our podcast was with Chris Jones, ex-international England rugby player. This latest episode features the best bits of that podcast. Who is Chris Jones? On the pitch, Chris was a senior player and key decision-maker. Chris was a key member of successful Premiership-winning squads and capped for England. Following his playing day…
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Let people have their moment, Chris Jones
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46:59Are you a rugby fan? Then you will not want to miss the next episode of The Active Code. We’re thrilled to announce our guest this week is Chris Jones, ex-international England rugby player. Who is Chris Jones? On the pitch, Chris was a senior player and key decision-maker. Chris was a key member of successful Premiership-winning squads and capped …
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The multiple barriers, including belonging and access, Tess Howard
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45:31We’re thrilled to announce Hockey star Tess Howard is joining us on The Active Code! Who is Tess Howard? Tess Howard is a Great Britain and England Hockey player. Since recording the episode, Tess has gone on to extraordinary heights in her Hockey career, including scoring a winning goal against Australia in the gold medal match of the 2022 Commonw…
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The wait is over. The Active Code is back. And not just as audio, but video too! That’s right, not only can you listen to us, you also have the option to see us on our YouTube channel, by clicking here. We’ve got a whole new host of experts joining us to explore how we can boost leadership and get more children active. And what a first guest we hav…
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The wait is over. The Active Code is back. And not just as audio, but video too! That’s right, not only can you listen to us, you also have the option to see us on our YouTube channel, by clicking here. We’ve got a whole new host of experts joining us to explore how we can boost leadership and get more children active. And what a first guest we hav…
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The series finale of The Active Code is here and what a series it’s been! To say farewell (for now), we’re looking back on series 3 and bringing you the very best bits in this final episode. Who’s joined us on the podcast this series? We’ve welcomed a whole host of exceptional business owners and experts from both inside and outside of the sports c…
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Meet the young people where they are and bring pizza!, Hannah Crane
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45:35This week on the podcast we chat to Hannah Crane, Director of Development at StreetGames. Who is Hannah Crane? Hannah is Director of Development at StreetGames, an organisation creating positive change in the lives of disadvantaged young people through the power of sport. Hannah joined StreetGames in 2011 as Partnership Manager, heading up the orga…
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Develop relationships to effect change, Mitchell Quirke
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44:45This week on the podcast we’re joined by Mitchell Quirke, Business Development Manager at Progressive Sports. Who is Mitchell Quirke? Mitchell Quirke is in his eighth year at Progressive Sports. As Business Development Manager, Mitchell develops meaningful partnerships with primary schools and community projects in the Bristol and South Gloucesters…
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Prioritise value over cost, Jack Shakespeare
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54:07This week’s guest brings with him years of experience in the children’s activities sector. Joining Paul and Luke for a chat is Director of Research, Policy and Communications for ukactive, Jack Shakespeare. Who is Jack Shakespeare? Starting his career with Fit for Sport in 2007, he helped the organisation become one of the country’s most well-known…
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Shout louder about the benefits, Dennis Kennedy
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1:06:09This week on the podcast we welcome Dennis Kennedy, founder of Inspire Activity Limited. Who is Dennis Kennedy? “It takes a village to raise a child" is a proverb that really resonates with this week’s guest. Dennis Kennedy is the founder of Inspire Activity Limited, a West Midlands based organisation that connects people with activity providers th…
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You get multiple shots at business, but only one shot at life, Edwyn van Rooyen
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50:10This week on The Active Code we welcome tech entrepreneur Edwyn van Rooyen who’s using science, tech and real-time data to help organisations, schools and individuals find their own perfect blend of health, happiness and success. Who is Edwyn van Rooyen? Ed is a successful tech entrepreneur, having set up and run multiple organisations. With a back…
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There’s only so much time to do things, Adam Lakeland
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57:35Who is Adam Lakeland? Adam Lakeland is founder and director of Pro Sport Coaching Ltd . Dedicated to raising children’s activity levels, Adam launched Pro Sport Coaching in 2006, growing a team of like-minded individuals who deliver quality physical activity provision in Lancashire schools and nurseries. Alongside his role as director, Adam is a co…
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Children don’t ask if you’re from the public or private sector, they don’t care, Chris Brindley
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54:55Who is Chris Brindley? Chris Brindley is a Non-Executive Director, International Speaker, Executive Coach and Consultant in business and sport. Chris’ career prior to his current portfolio of roles spanned two different industries, having been an Executive Director in both. After four years as MD at the UK’s leading challenger bank, Metro Bank, Chr…
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Become a better leader by doing, Steve Mitchell
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1:02:45In the series finale, hosts Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson are joined by Steve Mitchell. Who is Steve Mitchell? Mitch is a Skills and Sport Consultant and retired rugby player who believes that sport can change lives. Mitch’s parents ingrained in him the importance of physical activity from a young age, and this led him to taking a gap year coachi…
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Develop people through delegation, Anderson Hirst
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45:59In the penultimate episode of this series, hosts Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson are joined by Anderson Hirst. Who is Anderson Hirst? Anderson is the Founder and Director at Selling Interactions, an international sales consulting and training organisation based in Birmingham. He is a passionate researcher of sales best practice, splitting his time …
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Collaborate and be clear on your 'why' - Andy Heald
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55:51In this week’s episode of The Active Code, hosts Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson are joined by Independent Educational Consultant, Andy Heald. Who is Andy Heald? Andy has spent over 20 years in the children’s activity space, starting out as a coach and moving on to roles as an educator, business owner and company director. Andy has a passion for wo…
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In this week’s episode of The Active Code, hosts Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson are joined by Eddie Ray, Founder and Managing Director at Progressive Sports. Who is Eddie Ray? Eddie is an entrepreneur, franchiser and investor. He set up Progressive Sports in 2006 and has been supporting schools and communities ever since. Progressive Sports’ missi…
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The most important thing is culture, Will Atterbury
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56:54In this week’s episode of The Active Code, hosts Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson are joined by Will Atterbury, Founder & Managing Director at Active Me 360 CIC. Who is Will Atterbury? Will is a keen sportsman and a business enthusiast. He has been a sports coach for many years and has worked in the Active Leisure, Sport and Physical Education secto…
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Chaos creates incredible ways of thinking - Gary Laybourne, Coach Core
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58:03In this week’s episode of The Active Code, hosts Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson are joined by Gary Laybourne, Chief Executive Officer at Coach Core. Who is Gary Laybourne? Gary is an experienced sports coach and former triathlete whose mission to better the lives of the young apprentices he works with stems from his own life experiences. As a coac…
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Failure is just feedback, Alex Wallace & Katie Smith, The Mintridge Foundation
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52:19In the second episode of this series, hosts Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson are joined by Alex Wallace and Katie Smith from The Mintridge Foundation. Who is Alex Wallace? Alex is the Founder and Managing Director of The Mintridge Foundation, a charity that uses the power of positive role models to impact lives. Her passion is to give all young peop…
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You can't be what you can't see - Justin Coleman & Rudro Sen, Alliance of Sport in Criminal Justice
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56:42In the first episode of a new series of The Active Code, hosts Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson are joined by Justin Coleman and Rudro Sen from Alliance of Sport in Criminal Justice. Who is Justin Coleman? Justin is Co-Founder and COO of Alliance of Sport in Criminal Justice, an organisation which was set up to reduce violence, crime and reoffending…
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Innovate year on year and work towards a central goal - Jeremy Snape
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53:53Episode eleven and the final episode of the current Active Code series sees hosts Paul and Luke joined by Jeremy Snape, Sporting Edge Founder and Managing Director. Who’s Jeremy Snape? As a former International cricketer and coach providing innovative performance ideas for teams and leaders. Jeremy has rapidly become one of the most recognised name…
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Help people break through their brick walls - Harvey Grout
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1:05:03In episode 10 of the Active Code hosts Paul and are joined by Harvey Grout, Managing Director at Careers in Sport and PGCE Physical Education Subject Leader University of Reading. Who’s Harvey Grout? Harvey began his career as a secondary school PE teacher, having gained a QTS physical education degree at the University of Warwick. In 2012 Harvey f…
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Instil ethics and a team mentality - Andrew Bode
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47:53In episode 9 of The Active Code hosts Paul and Luke are joined by Andrew Bode, director at Kanga Sports. Who’s Andrew Bode? Andrew began as a secondary school PE teacher, having gained a PGCE in Physical Education after studying Sport and Exercise Science. In 2013, Andrew founded Kanga Sports, an award-winning sport and education provider based in …
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Have a vision led approach to your ideas - Dillan O'Connor & Dale Harris, Dream Big Sports
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1:03:26In episode 8 of The Active Code hosts Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson are joined by directors at Dream Big Sports, Dillan O’Connor and Dale Harris. Who are Dillan and Dale? Dillan and Dale are directors at Dream Big Sports, a not-for-profit organisation based in the North West. Dream Big Sports provides sporting and educational opportunities to dis…
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Empowering my team to help them make the right decisions - Dave Johnson
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58:26In episode 7 of The Active Code hosts Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson are joined by founder of Physical Education and Active Kids (PEAK), Dave Johnson. Who’s Dave Johnson? From London all the way up to Newcastle, Dave Johnson has inspired children and young people. Dave is founder of Physical Education and Active Kids (PEAK). PEAK works with school…
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