MEET THE TEAM
DAVID JOHNSON
CEO & SENIOR PE ADVISOR
A former Assistant Head and LA Advisor, Dave has worked on projects for Sport England and the YST before founding PEAK in 2015.
GEMMA NICHOLSON
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Gemma joins PEAK having had a successful teaching career following her degree in Sport and Exercise Science.
MATHEW JOHNSTON
SPORTS COACH TUTOR & PESSPA LEAD
Mathew is a high level multi-sport coach having previously founded and ran 'I Am Sports'. Mathew tutors our L4 Sports Coach apprentices.
ADAM EADINGTON
PE EDUCATOR
Adam rejoins us having completed his L3 Teaching Assistant course with us in 2022. A high level rugby player and coach and outstanding PE teacher.
IAN HORABIN
PE EDUCATOR & COACH MENTOR
Ian is an experienced school PE coach having formerly run his own coaching company. Ian will be delivering PE and supervising our Gateshead Pioneers.
ian@peak-sport.co.uk
JENNY WALLS
PE EDUCATOR & PIONEERS COACH
Jenny is a qualified L3 Sports Coach who will be dividing her time between delivering PE and helping at Pioneers Clubs.
info@peak-sport.co.uk
OWEN RICHARDSON
PIONEERS COACH
Owen joins us having just finished studying sport and exercise science. Owen plays football, tennis and rugby and will be a great asset to our team.
JORDAN PLUNKETT
PIONEERS COACH
Jordan currently plays football in the Prudhoe Northern League. He was a young sports leader and brings football coaching experience to our team.
ELLE-LEIGH HALL
PIONEERS COACH
Elle-Leigh joins us having experience of working with children in her previous roles. She plays football and has previous coaching experience.
LYLA MCPHERSON
PIONEERS COACH
Lyla is a talented dancer and has competed in competitions both as part of a team and individually. She also has experience of working with children.
EMMA FAWKES
PIONEERS COACH
Emma joins our Pioneers team having experience in counselling and children's mental health. She is a fantastic addition to our team.
ISOBEL HARMISON
PIONEERS COACH
Isabel joins us with a knowledgeable background in cricket. She loved school and wants to ensure that children have the same experience.
PAIGE PHILLIPS
PIONEERS COACH
Paige joins our Pioneers team as a sports coach apprentice. She has a huge passion for helping children stay active.
FRANCESCA DU RANDT
PIONEERS COACH
Francesca is a keen all round sportswoman who has a passion for rugby and working with early years children
OWEN McCAUGHY
PIONEERS COACH
Owen is a genuine all-round sportsman having competed locally in a wide number of sports and is wanting to develop his skills to be a PE teacher.
