Our Coaches in London

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.

This experience took me to work closely with girls between 7 and 14 years old and gave me the opportunity of working with an athlete with special needs.

I love sports! And apart of Handball, I also used to swim. Therefore, in 2014, I have decided to become a lifeguard. This was where I found out that working with children was my passion! I spent great moments teaching them about the beach and the sea and how safe and dangerous it can be to play next to it.

My favourite athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo, not only because he is one of the most successful Portuguese athletes I had the opportunity to see, but also due to his work ethic, leadership qualities and capacity to overcome obstacles!

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

Favourite sports: Football, Futsal, Basketball, Gymnastics.

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 an achieving your dreams and goals.

Favourite sports: Football, F1, Curling, Volleyball

Favourite athlete: Federer, for his dedication, profissionalism and hard work he is a great example of how to be an athlete

The fact I started practicing sports very young helped a lot in my decision to become a Teacher and a Coach. I’ve been Athletics Coach for over 10 years and I also learn from the children I’m working with, this because we don’t only focus on the difficulties the kids are having, but also on the kids strengths and taking in consideration different ages, personalities and also what they like to do or not, making this profission a big challenge every day.

Favourite sports: Athletics, Voleyball and Tennis

Favourite athlete: Yelena Isinbayeva, Russian Pole Vaulter, for being an example of athlete in my sporting life and she has a fantastic technique (hard worker, brave and mentally strong).

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.

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.

When I had the opportunity to begin my football coaching career, I embraced it with excitement and focus, not only because it is my favourite sport, but also as it fulfilled a lifelong goal. Whilst looking to enrich my career, I undertook a volunteering aimed at promoting sports education in under-privileged communities in Rio de Janeiro´s “favelas”. I realised then how rewarding and fulfilling it is to have a positive impact in the lives of young people by sharing my knowledge and passion about football. This desire and experience in teaching football to young people culminated with my role with Sporkids connection, where I constantly endeavour to apply these skills in order to potentiate to the maximum all the developmental benefits that sports bring to both children and adults.

Favourite sports: Football, Handball, Basketball, Tennis

Favourite athlete: Luigi Buffon, Rui Costa, Cristiano Ronaldo, Russel Westbrook, Roger Federer. I have chosen these players because all of them have built their careers with humility, dedication, hard work and loyalty.

I always been working with children and/or in educational settings and I’m really enjoying my role by supporting them development in each areas of learning.

Favourite sports: Volleyball and Cycling but recently I discovered a great bond with Yoga too. My favourite Yoga teacher is Juliana Diaz Baldocchi from Columbia, which I had the pleasure to observe and work with and I wish one day to be a great yoga teacher for kids like her.

I have just started my journey towards becoming a passionate, committed and creative PE practitioner. I strongly believe that, as teachers / coaches, it is essential to adopt a holistic approach to child development which emphasises the importance of the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of children. Addressing these aspects when teaching Physical Education, I want to enhance my pedagogy, through a theoretical and applied approach and be able to deliver high-quality PE sessions in educational settings.

Favourite sports: Football, Table tennis, Volleyball and Futsal.

Favourite athlete: Lionel Messi. His ability to be creative and to anticipate as well as his mindset and mental skills are truly commendable.

But not everything was about football. For two years I was a tennis coach in my local city academy and also worked as a lifeguard during summers basically my whole life well since I was 18 years old, after finishing my lifeguard course. The more I grew, the more I knew that being a PE teacher was the right way to share all of my passion with others, especially with kids. Maybe because I started earlier and maybe because I know how important sport is in children’s and people’s life and certainly all together. Kids, they have all the dreams, they love sports, the enjoy playing different subjects, they like something new every day, they dream to become one of their idols and they fight and work to get there and as a PE teacher I have the opportunity to be part of their hard work to get where they want to, to see them raising and shining, to teach and support them in every single step. Their joy, effort and passion are what moves me and makes me a better coach, teacher… a better person.

Favourite sports: Football, Futsal and Tennis

Favourite athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo, why? Football was always my big passion and Cristiano Ronaldo is the world best player. He faces and overcomes all of his professional and personal obstacles. His success will never be forgotten. His hard work, leadership, motivation and passion are his best qualities and that’s why he’s my idol.