Simon is the founder of Sport Structures. He retired from front-line work in 2025 and is a CIMSPA Chartered manager Fellow. He still leads on the delivery of tutor, assessor, quality assurance and mentoring qualifications and provides strategic leadership and mentoring to the team. He also is a member of the Stakeholder board for the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The company was founded on his vast experience as an ex-Teacher, CEO of England Basketball, Facility Manager and Sport Development Officer. His expertise is in sport development through governance, competition planning, club development, coach and volunteer growth, safeguarding and EDI. His strong leadership has been a significant benefit to the sector.

Kath is hands-on director and is responsible for making strategic and operational decisions for the company. Kath is specifically responsible for curriculum development, education and training and marketing. She leads our education and training department, managing our 'offer' and exploring new business opportunities

Ross is responsible for the operations and compliance of our apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programmes at Sport Structures which includes the managment of budgets and the relationships with our clients. Ross also supports the business development function of our business in the area of funded provision and supports clients in a consultancy capacity to identify workforce development solutions and how to implement these

Jo joins leads our consultancy team with a breadth of experience in the sport development sector. She has developed and delivered many people programmes, helping the sector professionals become more skilful in their roles to move practice forward. Jo is passionate about using physical activity to enhance the skills of all. Jo is a highly effective facilitator and resource writer who has worked for NGBs, Youth Sport Trust, Sport England and National Citizen Service ensuring a deep understanding of physical activity, physical education and sport.

Colin is responsible for our online learning and information technology provisions. He is experienced in developing online learning content that is engaging for learners but also inclusive for learners. Colin also supports our consultancy team with research and insight projects.

Jobeth works predominately on workshop delivery and development, focus group facilitation, impact evaluation, strategy and governance and apprenticeships. She supports our clients and works with them closely to deliver a high-quality service that finds innovative solutions to sport development challenges.

Jon is responsible for the operational management of apprenticeships and the management of our apprenticeship tutor workforce. He oversees compliance requirements and manages relationships with our employers and clients to maintain a high standard of apprenticeship delivery.

Sarina is responsible for the development of candidates understanding linked to knowledge within the apprenticeship. Sarina is also their support and guidance to develop any new skills they may need to produce the evidence required to meet the relevant standard.

Lucy works cross-company, leading all of our marketing activity. From designing eye-catching infographics to promoting our training opportunities to working behind the scenes on data and analytics, no two days are the same for Lucy.

Abhishek supports the development of our online learning officer as well as working on projects that are driven by data including ones such as British Canoeing – Improving Accessibility & Disabled Participation, and Activity Alliance – Ecosystem Mapping. His experience in Project Management and background in Computer Science stands him in good stead with the ever-evolving needs of the sport development sector.

Aeryn oversees the general day-to-day running of the Apprenticeship programmes, from onboarding to liaising with tutors and employers to ensure that the programmes run smoothly. She also ensures all apprenticeships are correctly funded for and ensuring that everything is organised in the best way possible. Outside of work, Aeryn enjoys refereeing rugby union and going to the gym, outsides of sport she has a keen interest in learning languages like Romanian.

Amy has 8 years of experience within the sports and education sector and always had a passion for sport. From delivering Sport and Fitness in a college setting, to now delivering Community Activator coach, Sport and Health Officer and Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships. Amy’s teaching philosophy is to focus on building students’ independence and supporting students to reach their potential of making a difference within the sporting industry.

Becca is committed to inspire her learners to have an active can-do attitude, motivate an affinity towards critical thinking. Transferring their new skills, directly to positively impact their real-world jobs, making the most of every new opportunity to grow all skills independently & more importantly enjoy their new developing roles. Previously for 20 years Becca worked across many roles operational, training, audit, coaching & mentoring within the hospitality business.Becca is currently part time for Sport Structures, she also enjoys her other role as a self-employed Garden Designer.

At 16 years old Duncan started his working life as an Apprentice Shipwright at Swan Hunters Shipyard on the River Tyne. Following that he had a 17-year career in the Royal Air Force as an Engineer. Duncan's career as an engineer consistently involved opportunities to develop through education. Sport, Physical Activity, and Coaching were also a huge part of his career. After leaving the RAF he started a career in coaching which eventually led to running his own coaching company for 15 years delivering Physical Activity and Sport in Primary Schools and communities across the North East. Teaching and Education has always been a foundation stone for Duncan's career and has eventually led him to his career as an Apprenticeship Tutor/Assessor and his current role with Sport Structures.

Duncan has worked with Sport Structures for many years. In his current full-time role, he is responsible for delivering the Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer, Level 2 Community Activator, and Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship Standards. As part of Sport Structures Quality Assurance and commitment to constantly improving Duncan is also responsible for development work on our apprenticeship programmes.

Farida specialises in finance and also plays a vital role cross company, supporting operations in education and apprenticeships. Farida coordinates our day-to-day finance, overseeing account payables/ receivables, sales/purchase invoices, and reconciliation. She has responsibility for Archery GB courses, liaising with learners, venues, and tutors to ensure courses are running smoothly. Farida also supports the apprenticeship department to ensure apprenticeship compliance documents are up-to-date and monitors learner progress. Lastly, Farida works with partners who use our meeting room ensuring a positive experience.

Gill uses her 20+ years as a PE teacher - working across the Key Stages in both the state and private sectors - to tutor and assess Apprentice Sports Coaches in Activity Leadership and PE and School Sport (PESS). Gill also leads Multi-Skills Award and Certificate courses. Her roles take her across the south/south-east of England; from her home in Kent to Bournemouth in the west, up to Oxford in the Cotswolds and across to Norwich in Norfolk.

Iman has a great deal of experience working in community sport with a particular focus on tackling inequalities and removing barriers to participation. She supports management and delivery of a range of projects including governance and strategy development, research and insight, workforce development and more. With an insight into the challenges faced by the most underrepresented communities as well as an understanding of the sport development sector, she provides a unique perspective to any project she works on.

Jevan is a project officer within our Education team, looking after our Safeguarding, Time to Listen and First Aid workshops and assisting in the running of multiple coaching courses including Basketball, Korfball and PESSPA. Jevan comes from a sports-mad family and has been a basketball and hockey coach himself for over a decade.

Joanne's role is to support, coach, and stretch our learners into becoming well-rounded individuals who are confident in taking their next steps in their careers. Joanne strives to inspire and empower those around her to be the best they can be. Alongside key administrative tasks, her main role involves remotely engaging with learners daily, ensuring they meet qualification standards, and teaching them in a way that inspires growth in their professional and personal lives