Meet our Honest and Consistent Coaches
Chris Wright
Chris has worked in School Sport since 2004, involved in developing and managing programmes for Primary and Secondary schools across Physical Education and Sports Competitions and running a multi-skills sports academy.
He has a degree in Sports Studies & Business Management. He holds Level 2 qualifications in Multi-Skills Development in Sport, Basic Moves - Developing Physical Literacy, CrossFit Level Trainer Certificate, Coaching Rugby Union, Coaching Rugby League and has completed a Level 1 qualification within Athletics. Other qualifications include Sports Coach UK modules, Tutor Courses and SAQ.
He has been an established coach on the Rugby Football League player development pathway and is currently Head Coach of Cockermouth RUFC.
Contact Chris:
07789991774
wrightsportservices@gmail.com
Rob Jefferson
Rob has been a part of the team since 2013. He holds a BA (Hons) degree in Physical Education from the University of Cumbria. He is also an LTA accredited level 2 tennis coach and holds a level 2 certificate in Multi Skills Development in Sport.
Rob delivers the P.E curriculum to schools, tennis and multi skills programmes as part of the School Sport Partnership to schools in Allerdale, after school clubs and community sport projects to children in Silloth and Kirkbride.
Rob is also the tennis coach at Silloth, Kirkbride and Anthorn LTC and runs lessons in the evenings.
Contact Rob:
07503116867
robwrightsportservices@gmail.com
Ellie Hodgson
Ellie holds a degree in Sport Development and is currently undertaking her PGCE. Ellie started with Wright Sport Services in 2018.
She is currently delivering Playtime Leaders programmes to train pupils, to deliver fun activities to increase pupils physical activity levels during lunch times. This programme helps children on the pathway to becoming leaders, whilst also increasing their knowledge and confidence in sport.
Ellie is providing Physical Education and extracurricular sports clubs to primary schools. Ellie holds coaching qualifications in multi-skills, cricket, handball and disability sport and is an activator for All Stars Cricket and Netball Now.
Contact Ellie:
07583396400
elliewrightsportservices@gmail.com
Reece Robinson
Reece has been part of the team since the summer of 2021.
He initially joined as part of the governments Kickstart Scheme- an initiative aimed to support young people into employment. After initially working alongside the Chance Camp coaches whilst developing his trade as a coach- he now leads his own groups at Chance Camp, whilst delivering the 5S Programme, and sports leader training in P.E lessons to primary schools in Allerdale.
Reece has level 3 BTEC in cricket studies, an FDSC sports coaching degree and has his level 2 in PE and school sports award.
Contact Reece:
reecewrightsportservices@gmail.com
Kate Chester
Kate joined the team in 2020.
Kate hold's sports science qualifications and a HND in management. Kate is a qualified swimming coach and kayaking coach, who ran her own swim school for many years.
Kate also has a strong farming background and knowledge and has helped produce our new 'Healthy Ways' programme which she is delivering in primary schools along with our main 5S programme.
Contact Kate:
07584308262
katewrightsportservices@gmail.com
James Best
Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and Development, BTEC Level 3 in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness), Aspire Sports – Inspiring early years Pe. Physical Activity and Physical Development. James is a part time professional football player with Blyth Spartans and joins us after working with Carlisle United Sports Coaching Programme, Craig's Coaching North East and Feet4Football coaching.
Contact James:
jameswrightsportservices@gmail.com
