Meet the Team
We are a dynamic, active team that are committed to helping every child move more
Daniel Derrick, Chief Executive Officer
Background
After completing a degree in Sports Education at the University of Gloucestershire I joined the Cheltenham School Sport Partnership in 2006. I held various roles at the partnership up until 2010 when I was Assistant Partnership Development Manager. After government austerity meant the partnership lost its funding in 2010, we transitioned into a new organisation called the School Sport Network (SSN), where I was the sole employee as SSN Manager. Since then we have built up the organisation in terms of staffing levels, income and impact to the point in 2017 when we were constituted as a new charity called Move More.
Why do you work for Move More?
I work for Move More as I believe the benefits of high quality PE, school sport and physical activity have a huge impact on children, now and into later life and that all children should have the opportunity to profit from the many physical and mental health benefits.
Jeanette Quinn, Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Background
I am a qualified secondary PE teacher and have held Head of PE roles at Harrow and Gateshead secondary schools. Since then I have had a variety of roles such as PE Adviser for Northumberland County Council & South Gloucestershire Local Authority. I have also worked as Midlands Regional Development Officer for the Youth Sport Trust, a Freelance PE Specialist – for Action First, PGCE Tutor for Worcester University and Head of Education for Active Gloucestershire. I joined the School Sport Network in 2013 as a Primary PE specialist and then as Deputy CEO at Move More in 2017.
Why do you work for Move More?
I work for Move More because it has amazing people within it who, alongside me, inherently believe all children should be given the opportunities to move, be active, healthy and have fun with family and friends along their life journey.
Andy herbert, Head of Development
Background
I have been fortunate to pursue a career in a sector that I have been passionate about my entire life. Upon finishing University I secured a job as a Community Sports Coach in Gloucestershire, which acted as a spring board to various sports development roles, including Head of Sport and Operations Manager at two Active Partnerships. I have also worked in the Higher Education sector. Away from work I am a UEFA B qualified football coach, I also enjoy running and watching my two children pursue various hobbies and cause general chaos!
Why do you work for Move More?
I have experienced so many benefits from being involved in sport and physical activity, I am therefore extremely passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to experience similar benefits from both a social and health perspective.
Sam Rowson, head of education
Background
My coaching journey started at 16 as an assistant coach for my local cricket club’s under 13s. From there I continued to coach and volunteer in schools whilst completing my A-levels and then a degree in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Chester. From there, I worked as a teaching assistant for a year before completing a Primary PGCE at the University of Worcester. After my PGCE, I taught as a KS2 class teacher in Herefordshire before taking up my role with Move More.
Why do you work for Move More?
I work for Move More because sport and exercise have opened so many doors in my own life and I truly believe that all young people should be afforded those same opportunities.
Marijana Filipovic-Carter, Family Engagement SUPPORT LEAD
Background
Marijana has a Master’s degree in Sociology and her undergraduate studies were a mixture of Sociology and Psychology. She is also a teacher with years of experience teaching A level and undergraduate students. She spent a few years working as a tutor on an FE teacher training programme. As a certified Positive Discipline parent and classroom educator and with training in nutrition, children’s mental health and interpersonal neuroscience, Marijana founded the Fostering-Connections approach for parents and schools. As such, she has been supporting parents and teachers for quite a few years with adapting their practice to improve children’s mental health, nutrition and general life outcomes.
Why do you work for Move More?
SCOTT MILNE, Physical Activity & Community Development Manager
Background
After completing a degree in Sports Development at the University of Gloucestershire I spent a year as a community coach in Cheltenham before joining the Gloucestershire FA in 2010. Over a 12-year period I worked in football development, managing and delivering a wide scope of projects and programmes focusing on increasing participation and developing clubs and leagues. Alongside this I have coached football in both the professional and grassroots game and I currently coach with my son’s local youth team.
Why do you work for Move More?
Jo LEggett, Competition Co-Ordinator
Background
I was a Secondary school PE teacher for eighteen years in four different schools across the country, where I spent four of those years as Head of Department at Evesham High School. I then took a small break after our 3rd then subsequent 4th child. Since then, I have been a Primary School PE Co-ordinator and teacher at Twyning primary school as well as Competition Co-ordinator for Move More. The last two years have also involved being part of the Gloucestershire School Games team, organising county wide festivals and virtual events. My interests are hillwalking, cycling, running (especially Tewkesbury parkrun with the community spirit it entails) and spending time with family.
Why do you work for Move More?
I love physical activity and sport. Working with colleagues at Move More, across Gloucestershire and in schools to provide physical activity and competition for children is a fulfilling and rewarding occupation.
Josh Hanley, School Games Organiser
Background
Why do you work for Move More?
I work for Move More as I believe in the mission of the charity, which is to ensure every child is active. In my particular role, as the School Games Organiser, I am able to bring this to fruition within a competitive setting. This is brilliant as I get to witness thousands of children being physically active, alongside showing great determination to do their best, not only for themselves but for their team and school.
james hemming, physical activity and health manager
background
After completing a National Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence at Hartpury College, I joined the Stroud School Sports Partnership delivering a variety of PE initiatives to many local primary schools. I have worked in schools since 2007, holding a variety of roles with the most recent being an Assistant SENDCO in a busy secondary school. Away from school, I have held coaching roles for both community and professional football clubs and have worked with Gloucestershire County Cricket delivering their district and county youth programmes.
WHY DO YOU WORK FOR MOVE MORE?
I have always been passionate about giving children access to a variety of sporting opportunities. Seeing them thrive and develop is incredibly rewarding. I am very excited to be able to continue to do this with Move More.
Callum Smith, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and HEalth MANAGER
Background
Why do you work for Move More?
I work for Move More because I love working with young people, growing up I always wanted a job that changed everyday, from helping young children ride their first bike to coaching tactics to Year 6, I can truly say that two days are never the same!
JORDAN MARTER, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and HEalth MANAGER
background
Having a love and passion for tennis that really developed in my late teens, I knew I wanted to share this with young people, hoping to bring more people into the sport. After finishing my levels 1,2 & 3 in tennis coaching, I got a job working for a sports coaching company 5 years ago and never looked back. I love developing and working with children and always try to make a difference every school I go to.
WHY DO YOU WORK FOR MOVE MORE?
I see sport as a great outlet for children, it is a great way for children to express themselves outside the classroom and achieve goals. Building confidence and new skill sets.
alex dowson, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and HEalth MANAGER
background
My sports and athletic career started in college, pursuing Sport Science, Rugby and Taekwondo, which then evolved into a Level 3 PT, BSc Sports & Exercise Science & MSc Applied Strength & Conditioning. My journey has taken me from grassroots rugby coaching to Olympic taekwondo trials, culminating to 10yrs in the sports industry; coaching, personal training and educating.
WHY DO YOU WORK FOR MOVE MORE?
From the age of 7 I was diagnosed with Autism, seeing what Move More do, supporting, contributing, and impacting young people’s lives through physical & mental health education, whilst advocating and practicing amazing inclusion and diversity, I wanted to be part of their growing accomplishments to help change young people’s lives.
SAM THOMAS, Multi Sport and HEalth Coach
background
My passion for sport started at a young age, playing various sports at both club and higher level. My desire to work within the sporting industry, led me to enrol at the University of Gloucestershire in Physical Education and Sports Coaching. After completion, I followed my ambitions and joined a sports coaching team that delivered P.E lessons to primary schools. This confirmed that education is the sector that I wanted to work in.
WHY DO YOU WORK FOR MOVE MORE?
After considering some of my childhood coaches as role models, I hope to have a similar impact on the children that I coach. Sport has given me so much joy and working for Move More allows me to share that passion with all my students.
elliott townsend, physical activity and HEalth Coach
background
My first experience of coaching was through my local cricket club where I assisted with coaching the youth team. Seeing children having fun, being exposed to new sports, and develop their own ability is extremely rewarding and why I pursued a career in Sport Coaching. I completed my University studies at Gloucestershire, achieving a BSc Under-Grad Degree in Physical Education and Coaching and, a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice in Sports Coaching. At University I completed my Level 2 cricket coaching qualification, as well as numerous coaching placements for schools and clubs.
WHY DO YOU WORK FOR MOVE MORE?
I believe introducing sport to children as early as possible is vital to them staying active for a life-long period. Through my passion and determination in coaching, I aspire to be a role model to every child.
LAURA FLINT, Multi Sport and HEalth Coach
background
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WHY DO YOU WORK FOR MOVE MORE?
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ALEX WILLIAMS, physical activity and health assistant
background
Prior to joining move more I completed my A-levels at sixth form. I have taken part and been involved in sport from a young age, in particular football for which I have always had a passion for. Upon finishing my A-levels I was still undecided as to what path I wanted to take but I decided upon the apprenticeship with Move More as I believed it was important for me to further develop my experience with teaching young children PE.
WHY DO YOU WORK FOR MOVE MORE?
I work for Move More as I believe it is vital to get young children active from an early age in order to help encourage and give them the opportunity to live a healthy and physically active lifestyle in the future. I also aspire to be a positive role model for young children, which I was fortunate enough to have myself from a young age and can’t help but think influenced me to take up a career within the sports industry.
aaron martin, physical activity and HEalth Coach
background
Sports and fitness have always been a big part of my life. I have several years’ experience of working with young people in my role as a professional entertainer and more recently, I worked at a gym and delivered on Move More’s Summer Camps. I have my Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing and played football as part of a local team. My other interests are music, singing and playing guitar.
WHY DO YOU WORK FOR MOVE MORE?
I work for Move More because I believe being fit and active is essential to being happy and healthy. I enjoy working with a like-minded team and seeing young people have fun whilst realising their potential.
JAMIE DAVIS, PE APPRENTICE
background
After I finished school, I went to Hartpury College and completed a level 3 football diploma. I have also played for and captained my local team to win the Gloucestershire football county cup and have also played for Gloucester and Cheltenham county cricket team.
WHY DO YOU WORK FOR MOVE MORE?
I work for move more, because I have always wanted to work within the sports industry, so when this opportunity came to me, it was a no brainier and it is also a great group of people.
holly finch, PE APPRENTICE
background
After finishing school I went and completed a 2 year level 3 sports diploma course at Bristol, Filton college. I played football for Bristol city women’s for 9 years, 2 of them years being alongside my college course. I am now currently playing for Cheltenham town.
WHY DO YOU WORK FOR MOVE MORE?
I work for move more because I believe in what the charity is trying to achieve which is helping every child to get out and be active. I also love working with the younger generation to help them achieve their goals and see them progress.
mAIJA bROWN, oPERATIONS and mARKETING COORDINATOR
background
My education was focused around marketing, design and media which led me on to obtaining my BA Hons in Time Based Media at The university of The West of England in Bristol. Since university I predominently worked within the property sector, dealing with operations and marketing. After leaving property behind, I went on to work for a local martial arts business in Cheltenham dealing with childrens and adults memberships and marketing / promotions.
WHY DO YOU WORK FOR MOVE MORE?
Being a parent myself and witnessing first hand the benefits and positive impact of physical activity on childrens health and wellbeing led me to working for Move More.