Title: Head of Education
Background:
Dr David Morley has experienced teaching Physical Education in a number of secondary schools for nearly ten years and was also employed as a Director of a football academy. He recently held the position of Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy within the internationally renowned Carnegie Faculty of Sport and Education at Leeds Metropolitan University. In his time at Carnegie, he led a talent development in PE research unit, Inclusive PE and multi-skills modules within teacher and coach education, and was project director across a range of research areas.
David was the Director of the national ‘Talent Development in PE and sport’ project for four years and acted as the national Trainer for CPD during this time. He continues to act as a consultant, advisor and project director for PE, sports and educational agencies on projects ranging from Multi-skills delivery to talent development in PE and sport.
He has published extensively in these areas, developed resources, delivered CPD for coaches and teachers and presented his work at national and international conferences. He has Undergraduate and Masters degrees in Physical Education and a PhD entitled ‘Viewing Physical Education through the lens of talent development’ which signifies the culmination of six years dedication to this area of expertise.
His latest involvement in nurturing movement competencies is in developing multi-skills within the playground and he heads an exciting, multifaceted, international initiative with ESP (Education and Special Projects) in a bid to make a difference to every child’s involvement in PE, sport and physical activity.
Title: Lead CPD Trainer & consultant (Delivery)
Background:
Scott Benton has experienced teaching Physical Education and Multi-skills in a range of Primary Schools for nearly six years and as a Sports Development Officer. He was also employed as a Physical Education assistant at a Secondary School. In his time working in the Secondary School he set up a rugby union league and cup competition which is continuing to grow stronger and attract more schools every year. Within the Primary Schools, Scott developed Multi-skills festivals which became very popular with both staff and children.
Before he became involved with teaching, he was a professional rugby union player where he played for Gloucester, Leeds Tykes and Sale Sharks. Whilst playing his club rugby he was fortunate enough to go on and play for England, the Barbarians and most recently The Classic Lions. Through a career lasting over ten years and many tours all over the world, Scott has gained a vast amount of experience in different coaching and teaching techniques.
Undoubtedly he brings a wealth of experience with playing at the highest level as well as being involved with coaching and teaching children all over the world.
Richard Whall
Title: CPD Consultant
Background:
Richard has almost ten years experience working across a variety of roles within the sport and fitness industry. With a degree and masters degree in sport and exercise science, he has applied his theoretical knowledge into practice across a range of levels from after school multi-skills clubs and youth fitness clubs to professional football academies and high performance tennis centres. He is accredited as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Youth Conditioning Specialist, with a strong passion for fundamental movement skills and long term athlete development, making him ideal to develop and deliver a range of CPD awards with ESP.
Dave Challinor
Title: CPD Consultant
Background:
Dave joined ESP straight from a professional sporting environment. During a successful career spanning 15 years in professional football he made over 400 league appearances for Tranmere Rovers F.C, Stockport County F.C and Bury F.C. He was fortunate enough to achieve international honours for England at U18 level and became renowned throughout the game during his time at Tranmere Rovers for holding the World Record for the longest throw-in in football.
Whilst playing Dave also furthered his coaching qualifications gaining his Football Association badges. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from high level professional sport and his leadership qualities and integration in a team environment throughout his career have proved invaluable in his introduction to CPD and transition from professional football to multi-skills delivery.
