Our Coaches in London

Pedro Silva

Pedro Silva

Coach

Qualifications: Masters in PE, Graduation in Sports Science, Football 1st level

Reason for working with kids: Always had the passion to teach and to learn with others, since very young my dream was to coach football and become a PE teacher.

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Being a coach for more than 10yrs gives me even more desire to continue this role and make part of the kids development teaching them basic human values through sports. Sports are extremely important for children’s development at all levels and is a pleasure and a challenge to be part of this journey. Being a father made me understand even more how important it is and how we are remarkable role models for them.

Favourite sports: Football, Athletics and Tennis.

Favourite athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo for all the work ethic he has and the effort he makes to make the best in every aspect of his work.

Alexandros Efthymiou

Alexandros Efthymiou

Coach

Qualifications: MSc in Sports Management, Level 2 in football coaching, Level 1 in futsal, Level 1 in Talent Identification, First Aid, Safeguarding

Reasons for working with kids: The reason I love working with Sporkids Connection is that I enjoy seeing them running around the playground with a big smile.

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We have to play a role in their simple, joyful lives, and that’s beautiful. Also I like promoting the healthy eating and physical activities to kids

Favourite sports: Football, Basketball, athletics

Favourite athlete: Usain Bolt. Born and raised in Jamaica he managed to break both 100 metres and 200 metres world records by winning athletes from USA who had 10 times more budget than him. That’s what you can accomplish with Hard work and Dedication.

Nuno Miranda

Nuno Miranda

Coach

Qualifications: Graduation in High Performance Training (football).

Reasons for working with kids: Being named “Coach Noodles” by some of the kids it’s basically the main reason I love to work with them, you just can’t get enough.

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Their smiles and the fact that you know you’re the one causing the smile it’s just really rewarding,also watching them grow and progress. Since I finish sports Uni, I’ve mainly worked with kids, and Sporkids Connection was another great opportunity to keep it going!

Favourite sports: Football, Tennis and Basketball.

Favourite athlete: Dennis Bergkamp and Luís Figo, both for the same reason, really smart players, with loads of talent and technique and really classy as well. Also a huge amount of fair play, inside and outside the pitch.

Marlene Laundos

Marlene Laundos

Coach

Qualifications: Graduation in Sports Science; UEFA B Futsal; Level 1 Football.

Reasons for working with kids: Because i love to see their smiles when they achieve a target or a goal as individuals but specially as part as a team.

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Sports brings the best of them emotionally, mentally, socially and physically and i’m proud to be part of that positive process.

Favourite Athlete : Cristiano Ronaldo because year after year he proves to the world that with hard work, commitment, talent and passion nothing can stop you from following and achieving your dreams and goals

Sports I enjoy: My favourite sports are Football, Futsal, Basketball, Gymnastics.

Diogo Santos

Diogo Santos

Coach

Qualifications: UEFA B in Football (working towards), Talent ID level 2, The FA Equality and Diversity, First Aid and Safeguarding.

Reasons for working with kids: Being part of their development knowing that all we do can affect their personalities and the way they approach sports is a massive responsibility.

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Helping them being confident to be part of a group when playing sports, being inclusive, and develop their basics is the reason why I like this responsibility, knowing that I’m having impact in their grown

Favourite sports: Football, Futsal and Cycling.

Favourite athlete: Paolo Maldini, he is someone that has great values such as Professionalism, Respect and loyalty. And the two Portuguese stars Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo both for the same reasons, their hard work and winning mentality.

Rui Machado

Rui Machado

Coach

Qualifications: 
Graduated in Sports Science, Máster in High Performance of Team Sports, UEFA B Football Coaching Level

Reasons for working with kids: As I recognise Sports had had a huge impact in my life experience, on building good relationships and good routines, it’s my opportunity to give back to the ones that will have more impact in the changes we see for the future: the children.

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As a coach, I’ve certainly been the one that learned the most: as a Football coach of different age groups and levels of demanding performance, Physical Education teacher in Primary Schools and Nurseries, SEN coach and educator, among other experiences in 4 different countries. Being so, I can only be thrilled by taking part on making Sport be an important part of young children’s lives.

Favourite sports: Football, Futsal, Athletics and Motorsports.

Favourite athlete: Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta and Valentino Rossi, for their talent, work ethics and for the fact they try to improve their performance to make the fans enjoy a great show.

Genevieve Huss

Genevieve Huss

Coach

Qualifications: Graduated with a higher national certificate in professional stage dance and level 3 Diploma in dance instruction Ceccetti classical ballet
Studied the level 3 Diploma in Fitness instruction and personal training and the level 4 Diploma in Specialist Exercise (Obesity and Diabetes)

Reasons for working with kids:   I have been an athlete my whole life doing gymnastics, ice skating and at 17 going to full time ballet school and graduating with both a performance and teaching qualification.

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I performed in a ballet company nationally and internationally but always knew I wanted to teach. Later I got into running and racing nationally and internationally. I love watching the children develop their skills and watching them mature and grow their skills. I believe if they do sport and dance when they are young they will grow up leading a healthier and happier lifestyle. I love sharing my experience with them and watching them enjoy movement from a young age.

Favourite sports: My three favourite sports are running as I took it up in my early 20s and have managed to reach a competitive level, cycling as it makes a great change from running and is great for commuting around London and ice skating as I did it growing up and still go occasionally and would like to get back into it.

Favourite athlete: My three favourite athletes are Desiree Linden, who holds the female 50k world record, Lucy Bartholomew who is a young inspiring ultra runner and Chrissie Wellington who is an inspiring person and triathlete.

Athina Konstantinidou

Athina Konstantinidou

Coach

Qualifications: BSc in Physical Education and Sports Science in Greece, specializing in swimming.

Reasons for working with kids:  My training and experience gave me the opportunity to work with children of all ages, as well as children with special needs. This gave me confidence and sound skills in helping my students to achieve their potential and best support them according to their needs.

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Favourite sports: Swimming, football, tennis, cycling

Favourite athlete: Adam Peaty, as he is one of the most successful swimming champions with a great ethos and breaking Olympic records.

Akorede Amuludun

Akorede Amuludun

Coach

Qualifications: 
level 1 Football, level 1 Talent ID, safeguarding, introduction to first aid

Reasons for working with kids: Reasons for working with kids: I enjoy the role that I play in shaping the kids that I teach, as I understand that they are the future, and so it is my responsibility to direct them on the right path.

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Through sports, you can learn so much about yourself, as well as others which helps to create strong relationships but also teaches you so many fundamental skills you can use in the real world. They are at an age where they are taking in so much information, and so it is a joy to watch them pick up on the positive habits that they see on a daily basis.

Favourite sports: Football, basketball, tennis

Favourite athlete: Lionel Messi, he has shown year after year why he is the greatest to ever play the sport of football. I think it is easy to overshadow the hours he puts in off the pitch because of his immense talent and perhaps lack of charisma. However, it is no coincidence that he has performed at such a high level for the vast majority of his career. The best understand the sacrifices that have to be made in order to remain at the top.