Calvin joined the Foundation team back in 2018 as an NCS Coordinator, and has worked on over sixteen NCS programmes as well as taking part in NCS as a young person in 2012; he further went on to work in many charities working in employability and youth development, as well as completing his degree. Now the Education & Learning Project Manager, Calvin manages the National Citizen Service project, Premier League Kicks and our Alternative Provision. Calvin is also working along side his Partner School Officers to expand our base of partner schools and develop the Shrewsbury Town School concept.
“Managing a team that is motivated and enthusiastic about the work they do, which ultimately provides a first class service and experience for our young people.”
Tom has worked in the leisure and fitness industry for 20 years driven by his passion for sport and fitness, and have been lucky enough to turn this into a career. Through personal training and managing gyms, his work has taken him to working in Guernsey the Seychelles and Saudi Arabia. Tom finds the industry and roles he has worked in to be extremely rewarding and this motivates me everyday to help people and inspire people to be more healthy and move more.
His current role involves him managing the day to day operation of the health hub and health and wellbeing programme.
Inspiring and motivating people to be more active.
Adam joined Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation in September 2018 after working for Virtual Learning UK as an assistant curriculum leader and has experienced working within various different community projects for Hereford United in the Community and Herefordshire Football Association.
Adam graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a BSc Hons in Science and Football and Cardiff University with a PGCE in Sport. Adam also holds a FA Level 3 Goalkeeping and Outfield Coaching Qualification.
Adam works within South Shropshire delivering on the Premier League Primary Stars and Advanced Development Centre as a lead coach for the U12 and goalkeeping coach.
"Giving young children the tools and opportunities to reach their full potential through the provision of PE and seeing so many different personalities each day."
Simon has 12 years experience within Primary Education, delivering PE curriculum as well as other core subjects.
His current duties as Premier League Primary Stars Coordinator includes delivering quality assurance and PE CPD to teachers, as well as a range of impactful programmes within primary schools using the Premier League and Foundation values to engage and inspire pupils.
His qualifications include: Level 5 PE specialism, Higher level TA status, FA level 2 football and currently on course to complete level 5 business management.
"Providing opportunities for children to discover and explore their interests and support them to achieve and succeed"
Jonny joined Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation in September 2019 after running his own sports coaching company in Shropshire for 7 years. Jonny is UEFA B qualified and has worked with academies at Shrewsbury Town and Stoke City Football Club. Jonny oversees projects that fall into the Primary age category such as school provision and holiday activities.
"Seeing the impact we are making to the local communities and providing a positive learning environment for young people to achieve"
Nicky grew up studying ballet and dance but in her 20’s, swapped this for weight lifting, HIIT and Yoga. She had a short army career and used this to continually push herself physically, always setting herself goals and high standards.
Over the past 20 years, Nicky has gained qualifications and experience in all aspects of fitness, including weight training, functional and HIIT training, Yoga, exercise referral and life coaching.
Nicky has designed progressive health and fitness programmes that helped clients achieve strength, improve cardio health, mobility, weight loss and weight gain. She has helped clients gain a positive relationship with food and worked with them to improve body self-image and confidence.
A long side helping clients individually, Nicky has trained large groups and instructed classes. She has worked in a primary school for 10 years as a learning mentor, teaching yoga to every child as one of their P.E. lessons, created daily movement groups to support children with poor proprioceptive abilities, advised families on healthy eating and lifestyle choices.
Supporting and educating participants to make positive long-term changes to health, mindset and lifestyle. I truly believe exercise and healthy eating is the best medicine that can help us heal, strengthen and overcome.
Graduated Manchester metropolitan university with an honours degree in Coaching and Sport development. Working on Manchester Schools Team and coaching and Crewe Alexandra Ladies before joining Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation in 2019.
"Seeing people develop their sporting and social abilities whether that’s joining a PE session for first time or developing further in an ADC session, seeing the impact we have on children"
Reuben Dunne started with us on NCS in 2017 and at the Gala Dinner that year he received an award for Participant of the Year and NCS graduate of the year.
Reuben is now working hard as a permanent volunteer at Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation!
"Being part of the team every week!"