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I’ve been passionate about sports ever since I can remember. Most of my formative years were spent running, jumping, and taking every opportunity to play outside. PE was my favourite part of the week and I enjoyed representing school teams, particularly netball which I continued to play right the way through university.

But sports wasn’t the only thing I was passionate about! I vividly remember making my brother copy the words off the blackboard in my mum’s classroom. He didn’t share my enthusiasm, but at least I started honing my teaching skills from a young age and knew I wanted to teach. Which is why I went on to study in Leeds, completing a B.Ed in PE along with PSHE and loved every minute of it!

From passion to business!

My first teaching post was in Oxford, before moving to Bristol in 2000. There, I worked at a local secondary school as Assistant Headteacher in charge of Teaching and Learning alongside my PE teaching. In my spare time I played volleyball at a competitive level.

Fast forward a few years, a marriage and two children, I found my fitness had taken backseat. I wanted to get back in shape and a friend introduced me to kettlebells. At 43 I lifted weights for the first time in my life! It would be fair to say I was an addict from the outset!

Trust the process

In October 2017, I achieved the Strong First Level 1 Kettlebell Qualification (SFG). The standards set by StrongFirst are high and I had to work hard to prepare for the cert. I was greatly inspired by the challenge and went on to achieve all the qualifications in kettlebells, barbell, and bodyweight. Which means I am one of a handful of Elite Instructors in the UK. I am also privileged to regularly assist at the StrongFirst certifications, supporting other aspiring coaches.

Hels Bells is a thriving club based in Portishead, with 90 active members of all age ranges; the youngest being 15 and the eldest is in his 80’s!

And now that you know a bit about me, why not drop me a message and tell me a little about you! Let’s find out if I’m the right coach to support you on your strength journey.

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