Whilst studying History at Exeter University I became the Student Sports Officer and so gained an idea of what I might do with my adult life. From University I then organised a great deal of Skateboarding for the Youth service before joining Sport England for ten years. The high spots were working at two Paralympic Games and with British Cycling on the construction of the Manchester Velodrome - which has contributed to so much Olympic success. Looking for a different perspective on sport I then obtained a sabbatical and worked at the Australian Institute of Sport prior to the Sydney Games. Returning to England I left Sport England for the Football Association and have worked within the development department on various projects to introduce people to the great game. My most recent appointment is to promote the FA’s Respect programme, the aim of which is to address the culture of verbal and physical abuse towards referees and by pushy parents & coaches towards children.
Sunday 2 November 2008, 10.00am Café
You’re not singing anymore!
"…the most interesting, diverse, serious and argumentative audience imaginable."
Prof Sir Bernard Crick
