We are a team of experienced PE teachers and coaches specialising in the development of sport, physical education and outdoor learning. We provide an array of fun sport and activity events, adventure trips, holiday camps and outdoor learning site development for the local community to enjoy. We have a big focus on outdoor education!
Our key aim is to ensure all children are given a fun and progressive start into a life of sport and activity. A lot of our delivery incorporates Outdoor Adventurous Activity which will help pupils develop into well rounded individuals.
As a company we provide a fun and enjoyable environment in which to promote the benefits of an active lifestyle. Whether you are a teacher, parent or pupil we aim to provide fun, healthy and effective learning in line with government initiatives such as Change4life, British Values of Democracy and Skills for Life. We believe that sustainable physical activity and sport can be achieved not only by what we do, but equally as important is how we go about doing it.
Our Core Values:
- Team work: we work hand in hand with schools to develop sport and outdoor learning provision with Ofsted in mind.
- Improvement: we evaluate and challenge to get the greatest possible impact.
- Creativity: we explore and encourage new ideas with cost and environmental impact in mind.
- Pupil development: we focus on Skills for Life to enable pupils to develop skills for later life. We endeavour to build a “can do” attitude while learning about impacts on others and the environment.
Meet the Team
Tom – Founder, Director & DSL
Tom brings to the team over sixteen years of sports development and PE teaching experience. He has gained experience in Private, Grammar, Comprehensive, and Special Educational Needs in both secondary and primary schools.
In his free time Tom has established Invicta Touch Club (Previously know as Canterbury Touch) which is a very successful Touch Rugby club which focuses on a well-rounded approach of development of players. Adding to this 18 years of playing Touch, 8 of those at an elite level representing England Touch in four European Championships and one World Cup.
Tom is a firm believer in allowing participants to experience and enjoy all sports on offer and uses his experience to know when to progress participants on to higher levels once they have shown physical and mental attributes that are needed to perform and enjoy more competitive experiences. In 2013 he established a pilot scheme in developing 8 senior players & 6 junior Touch players who represented England. This has been used in various case studies due to its success!
Ellen – Camp Manager & DSL
Ellen is an enthusiastic coach with 6 years of experience within the sporting industry. As well as sports coaching, Ellen is also a qualified personal trainer and fitness instructor https://www.instagram.com/revivewithellen/.
She also has experience coaching pupils from the Kings School’s senior excellence programme. Ellen is a well organised coach, aiming to motivate others to participate but most of all have fun. She has a keen interest in horse riding, where her coaching experience started from teaching children to ride and handle horses. From here she has moved onto running after school sports clubs and school PE lessons at Challock Primary School as well as one of the Managers at the holiday activity camps.
Ally – Lead Coach
Ally has severall years of PE teaching experience including an array of coaching qualifications and experience. Ally is one of our Level 3 Forest School qualified leaders. He started off developing his Footballing experience and has now moved his efforts to the different forms of Rugby such as contact, Touch and Tag. He also leads Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and has a great love of the outdoors. Ally is a very enthusiastic and well organised coach, aiming to motivate others not just to participate but to develop their skills to the highest standard possible. Ali is the Tiger of the team with boundless energy and an endless repertoire of puns and terrible jokes!
He is an experienced PE teacher with a passion for outdoor education; he proactively promotes and assists in the running the Duke of Edinburgh programme as well as organising annual overseas ski and adventure trips. In 2018 his under 16s football team reached the final of the Kent Cup – a feat never achieved in the school’s 50 year history.
With excellent knowledge in a wide variety of sports from Archery to Football there are not many sports Ally will not know how to play. Ally has many adventurous experiences such as coaching in South America to travelling all over Europe with school trips.
Kelly – Camp Manager & DSL
Kelly has been a PE teacher for over 3 years; currently working as a teacher of Physical Education and Performing arts at St Anselm’s Catholic School.
In 2016 Kelly graduated from the University of Brighton with a 2.1 BA Honours degree in Physical Education. In which she continued her studies at the university through a Postgraduate Certificate of Education in PE gaining her QTS (qualified teacher status) in 2017. Kelly completed her NQT year in London at North Bridge House Senior School and Sixth Form in 2017-2018 and has a breath of experience teaching pupils aged 11-18.
Kelly is passionate about various styles of dance, having completed various qualifications and adult classes at The Place centre for contemporary dance in London. Kelly also holds a Level 1 and 2 teachers trampolining award. She enjoys various sporting and adventurous activities including netball, trampoline, kayaking and canoeing. Participating in these as a hobby and job over the last few years. Kelly’s philosophy to teaching primarily involves the inclusivity to ensure everyone has a positive physical education experience in which is also fun and engaging for all.
Harry – SEND Lead & Lead Coach
Harry is an enthusiastic PE Teacher, PSG Coach and leads on our SEND provision. He has a passion for sport, outdoor activities and inspiring young people to lead active, healthy lives.
He is a qualified teacher in Physical Education and currently teaches PE across both primary and secondary age groups. Alongside his teaching, he is involved in school sports competitions, extracurricular clubs, Forest School and bushcraft activities, bringing plenty of energy and creativity to his coaching.
Harry also holds qualifications in lifeguarding, trampolining and swimming instruction and has a strong sporting background. He plays both football and hockey and currently captains the Men’s Second XI at Herne Bay Hockey Club.
Harry loves encouraging children to get involved, try new challenges, work as a team and build confidence, while making sure that sport and physical activity are always fun and inclusive.
Ashley – Lead Coach
Ashley is an experienced PE Teacher and Lead Coach at Primary Sports Giants, with a real passion for sport, physical activity and helping young people build confidence through positive experiences.
Ashley has been part of the PSG team since 2018 and currently works as a PE Teacher and Raising Standards Lead, where he teaches a wide range of sports, leads extracurricular activities and organises sporting events and competitions.
With a BSc in Sport Science & Physical Education, FA Level 1 & 2 Coaching qualifications and First Aid training, Ashley brings a wealth of experience to the PSG team. He also coaches U14s district football, plays competitive football himself and enjoys tennis and running.
Ashley is passionate about creating fun, inclusive and engaging activities where every child feels encouraged to get involved, challenge themselves and enjoy being active.
Nai – Lead Coach
Nai is a Lead Coach at Primary Sports Giants, bringing a fantastic mix of coaching, education and experience supporting children of all abilities.
She is currently studying Primary Teacher Education at Oxford Brookes University, Nai has experience working with children across a range of age groups, including supporting children with additional needs. Before joining PSG, she also spent several years coaching at Bridge Tennis Club.
Nai is passionate about helping children build confidence, develop new skills and, most importantly, have fun!
She holds qualifications in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness and Level 2 Food Hygiene, and has also completed her Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
Brendan – Lead Coach
Brendan is an enthusiastic PSG Coach with a strong sporting background and a passion for encouraging children to get active, have fun and try new experiences.
Having developed his coaching experience through Primary Sports Giants holiday camps, birthday parties and outdoor activities, Brendan enjoys working with children of different ages, helping them build confidence, teamwork and new skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Sport plays a big part in Brendan’s life. He has played competitive rugby for Canterbury, including at Colts level, and is also a keen golfer and member of Broome Park Golf Club. He studied BTEC Sport alongside Health & Social Care and has continued to develop his skills and experience through sports coaching.
Practical, approachable and energetic, Brendan loves getting involved and helping make every PSG experience active, adventurous and memorable.
Ant – Assistant Coach
Ant is a passionate and energetic Multi-Sports Coach who has been part of the Primary Sports Giants team since 2021. With several years of coaching experience, he loves helping children develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment of being active.
Ant has experience coaching a wide range of sports and outdoor activities, with a particular focus on developing children’s coordination, balance, agility and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment. He has also worked closely with children with additional needs, including those on the autism spectrum, and is passionate about making activities inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.
With a BTEC in Sport, Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work training and an Enhanced DBS, Ant brings enthusiasm, reliability and plenty of energy to every PSG session.
Fluent in both English and Polish, Ant is known for his friendly, bubbly personality and loves motivating children to challenge themselves, try something new and, most importantly, have fun!
Case Study: Tom Humphreys
When Tom first joined the England Men’s Open team he soon found out that grassroots to elite coaching and player progression in England was lacking in diversity, with 80% of the England team originating from Australia or New Zealand. He felt he could use his experience from his career to make his mark on bringing England players through the ranks. He set himself a pilot scheme in his local city Canterbury to talent spot and develop junior players, with the aim of moving them through the ranks; the final goal being to represent England in adult teams. This proved to be very successful and currently a total of seven junior players have progressed on to represent at an Elite level, three of whom are in the Men’s Open team.
Tom also sees a great future in the game and aims to develop schools, teachers and junior players so they can enjoy Touch and develop to their full potential. In 2016 Tom set up the inaugural England National Schools Touch tournament which will path the way for many more schools competing in inter school Touch competitions.