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As a former international professional athlete with a strong academic background, I bring extensive experience across the sports business management industry, from high-performance competition to sport business, management and development.

I am passionate about using the power of sport to drive growth, innovation, and opportunity. I strive to create transformative learning experiences that connect theory with real-world practice.

I feel committed to developing confident, motivated, and capable individuals. I aim to support every student in realising their full potential, in their studies, their careers, and their lives beyond the classroom.

As a Business lecturer at UA92 with an eclectic career history, I’m passionate about proving a career-path does not have to be straight.

Previously I have worked as a manager in day centres for adults with autism and challenging behaviours, project-managed the construction of a swimming pool, and have ran a successful childcare business before transitioning to teaching.

Outside of my role, I’m a proud mother of two grown daughters, and a dog lover.

I have over 10 years of industry experience in various accounting roles and a BSc Hons in Business Law, Post Grad Cert in Education, and AAT Level 4 qualifications.

I have been teaching in Accounting and Finance / Accounting and Business at UA92 for 4 years.

My specialism lies in all areas of accounting, particularly taxation. I am a fully licensed accountant with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and run a successful accounting and finance business.

I’ve built my career at the intersection of creativity, data, and digital technology. Starting in the 90s editing leading tech magazines, I went on to lead digital content strategies for major brands like AOL and MTV and worked with top digital marketing agencies. Later, I founded my own marketing agency, partnering with global brands such as the BBC and Nike to deliver award-winning campaigns.

At UA92, I’m passionate about teaching students how storytelling, strong brand values, and ethical marketing practices combine to create impactful campaigns.

I believe marketing powered by original ideas, actionable insights, and integrity can shape brands that make a genuine difference in the world.

I have over 14 years of teaching experience in Higher Education. Before teaching, I was a HR Manager within the hospitality industry for a few leading brands.

In 2009, I decided to take the leap and went back to university to get my teaching qualification.

I have a passion for teaching and learning and am a big advocate for our UA92 students, supporting students as a Course Leader for Business Management.

My areas of expertise are Cross Cultural Management and Leadership. My current research interests are Strategic Leadership and HRM At UA92.

I have worked in finance for the last 6 years across a wide range of sectors, from travel and financial services, to investment management. I am passionate about bringing my industry experience to the classroom, to better prepare UA92 students for the world of finance.

Outside of work, I am a keen traveller and continue to tick new countries off my bucket list. I also passionately follow Manchester United. During any spare time, I have a keen interest in single player strategy games, which allow me switch off and keep my mind fresh.

I am a lecturer in Business Management.

I completed my PhD in Business Management in 2023 and have since worked with different universities across the UK.

I am very passionate about innovation and how it can impact firm performance.

I’m a lecturer in Business Management at UA92, teaching at the UA92 Business School.

I have a Doctorate in Business Administration, an MSc in Marketing and an MBA in Business Administration and Management.

In 2019, I was awarded with ‘Best Research Paper in Track’ for my research focusing on the intersection between marketing, technology and consumer experience.

I am especially interested in exploring the impact of digital media on human behaviour.

I have over 25 years in the sports and leisure industry, putting great focus on creating inclusive, accessible activities and spaces for all.  

As a lead for equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in Salford, I’ve managed community sports development teams and programmes, including redeveloping school and university sports facilities in Greater Manchester.

I’m now a lecturer in Sport Business Management at UA92, passionate about inspiring and educating future sports leaders to champion diversity and community engagement in the industry.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing golf and padel tennis.

I have worked in the education sector for 30 years, leading companies in FE before making the change to work in HE a number of years ago.

I have a varied career, from owning professional football clubs, to a manager / promoter in professional boxing and a director of a rugby union team.

I also worked in the music industry for several years promoting house music events in England, Ibiza and Marbella!

As well as working for UA92, I am a coach educator for the English F.A and own a private football academy where I coach boys and girls from the age of 7.

Education-wise, I have 2 master’s degrees, 2 Johan Cruyff master’s in Coaching and Sports Management, Level 7s in Management and Strategic Management and am a WABC accredited executive coach.

My biggest passion is football, and I am a long-suffering Sheffield Wednesday fan.

Senior Lecturer across the sport programmes at UA92, with a Doctorate in Elite Performance: ‘Designing and Delivering Talent Development Frameworks: A Practitioner’s Perspective’ in 2022.

I’ve been operating in the world of Performance and Talent Development for over 25 years, and am a L4 high performance coach. As an International Coach, I have led a team through two Commonwealth Games cycles, in Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014.

Alongside coaching, I have held senior management roles within England Hockey, England Squash and Hockey Wales, after a successful lecturing career across FE and HE.

I am also a member of CRiC (Cluster for Research into Coaching). My current research interests are designing and delivering  Talent Development Frameworks across various environments, alongside managing change across a multi-stakeholder network to provide the best environments to develop best performance. Additionally, creating best learning environments for HE students within a block teaching structure.

As a Sport Lecturer at UA92, I bring over 15 years’ experience to the classroom.

I have worked extensively with young professional athletes, and have developed a deep passion for athlete education, securing TASS Dual Career Status for UA92.

With experience as a qualified PE teacher, I aim to merge best practices and knowledge gained from the professional sports environment with those from mainstream education and inclusive teaching practices, to help students unlock their true potential.

As UA92s longest-serving academic, I witnessed the exciting and game-changing development of UA92 from pre-students to now, and my contributions were instrumental to the establishment of the PE Degree programme and wider UA92 life.

I’m a versatile Applied Sport and Exercise Physiologist with a passion for research and applied work in para-sports.

I’ve gained experience in para-football, netball, and cricket, and have worked as a physical performance coach and consultant for England Para-Football and other high-performance teams.

I’ve published research on musculoskeletal health and injury in people with cerebral palsy, and I’m currently involved in projects investigating physical activity, interoception, and para-swimming classification.

I’m a sport lecturer, an exercise physiologist, and a specialist in ultra endurance and triathlon coaching and coach education.

I have a background in Sports and Exercise Science and hold a master’s in Exercise Physiology. I’m passionate about using AI to advance physiological methods that aid athletes and students, merging technology with training science for enhanced results.

Outside of work, I’m an avid climber and drummer and was part of Sean Conway’s crew for Iron 105.

My background is in the fitness industry, working as a Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist, and delivering courses for those looking to move into the field.

From there, I moved into coaching and education and have been balancing the two worlds ever since, enjoying the different perspectives that they bring.

I switch off from work by relaxing quietly with a book.

I draw on over 10 years of experience working in professional football, research and data analysis, sport-for-development, and education, to prepare UA92 students for successful careers.

I’m currently studying for a PhD in Sports and Exercise Psychology.

I’m MCIMSPA and ISPAS accredited, and hold several professional qualifications in coaching (including a UEFA B football coaching license), talent identification, performance analysis, and education.

I’m passionate about harnessing digital technology to induce advancement across the world of sport and teaching practice.

At UA92, I’m keen to ensure students are supported in their personal and professional development by providing industry experience, applied practice and academic skills in an engaging and inclusive environment.

I’m a lecturer in Sports Coaching with a passion for talent development, skill acquisition and pedagogy.

I’m currently undertaking doctoral research within bioecological talent development environments within women’s football.

Alongside teaching, I have a wide range of experience within sport development and performance coaching, including English Premier League and Welsh Premier League football academies.

I’ve achieved a range of sports coaching qualifications including the UEFA A License, UEFA Elite A Youth License and FA Youth Award.

I’m passionate about supporting students to achieve success in the classroom, giving them the confidence to become industry leaders.

I’m a trainee sport and exercise psychologist working towards my BPS Stage 2 accreditation, through my Sport and Exercise Psychology Professional Doctorate course.

My journey within sport and exercise psychology began with my own experiences of academy rugby, which lead me to take an interest into psychological performance and the holistic development of athletes within performance environments.

After obtaining both a BSc Honours and MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, I am currently in the process of completing my Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology. During my studies, I began working in the applied field, specifically in different elite performance environments, with international athletes and their coaches, across a range of sports. My goal is to aid their performance and holistic development.

My teaching delivery focuses on bringing theory to life by providing real world context and knowledge, supported by academic literature, to ensure students are supported in their personal, professional, and academic development.   

I have an academic background in Sports Science, Sport Psychology, and Strength and Conditioning.

Having received a First Class BSc in Applied Sport Science and a MSc (distinction) in Psychology, I’ve conducted research examining the use of psychology within strength and conditioning, graduating as a Doctor of Philosophy in 2014. 

I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and was awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in 2013.

I also have considerable experience in programme design and leadership, having designed and led Sports Coaching undergraduate degrees since 2016, as well as leading the Sport and Exercise Science suite of programmes through successful periodic reapproval.

I have a breadth of educational experience, spanning 15 years over many different roles. I spent 5 years as a Head of Year, ensuring the pastoral care of 200 students, before becoming the Head of PE, responsible for the curriculum design and outcomes of all students. I then progressed to Assistant Headteacher, during which I also spent time consulting on the PE curriculum design to ensure that the students’ holistic development was appropriately nurtured whilst producing tangible outcomes.

I have been an effective mentor to multiple PGCE students over this time, whilst also working in collaboration with exam boards and moderators to ensure best practice.

I decided to transfer my knowledge of working with young people to community coaching, taking up the role of Head Coach across multiple sites for Manchester United Foundation. I’m passionate about ensuring that all young people have access to opportunities and support needed for future growth and success.

More recently, I have taken up the role of Strength and Conditioning coach at Manchester Storm Ice Hockey club, where I support players with all off-ice needs to improve their on-ice outcomes.

All of this is coupled with further study as I work towards a Professional Doctorate in Elite Sport Performance.

I am a Sports and Exercise Science lecturer at UA92, leading both the Level 6 Strength and Conditioning and Human Movement and Performance modules.

Following a BSc and MRes in Sport and Exercise Science, I undertook, and recently passed my PhD Viva, focused on exploring the use of acute and longer-term pre-conditioning strategies on combat sport performance.

I’m a fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), after gaining a postgraduate teaching certificate in higher education (PGCTHE).

I hold a strong research and applied background in all things athlete physical preparation and performance, and technology innovation in sport, with a particular application in combat sports and football.

Alongside teaching and research, I’m an experienced strength and conditioning coach and/or sport scientist at organisations across higher education, British Fencing, EFL football clubs, and the Premier League benchmark fitness testing programme.

I began my career in sports nutrition, as the first performance nutritionist for Manchester United Women’s Team, setting up their nutrition foundation. I have also spent time working within schools all over the UK, improving the food standards for children aged 2-18 years old.

I have a background in consultancy, offering a range of nutritional support to NFL league Two and National League Football teams, GB Shooting athlete Georgina Roberts, wheelchair rugby and GB Boccia.

In my spare time, I am very active in the community, exploring health initiatives in the Greater Manchester area.

I have worked in education for 13 years, working in student athlete development at Wasps AASE Academy and Henley College, and later led education programs at Sale Sharks Foundation.

I consulted in LEGO Serious Play and work with companies like USPIRE Group, Birdseye, and the NHS.

I am currently pursuing a Professional Doctorate.