Staff Profile
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Julie Kimber - Community Netball Coach & Academy Manger
Name: Julie Kimber Role: Community Netball Coach and Manger of the Netball Academy Qualifications: Leagues: ‘Alongside studying for a qualification in sport you can attend regular netball coaching with opportunities for competitive play through the leagues that are set up. The college has outstanding facilities to use in training and competitive play. They have excellent access to support resources such as nutrition experts, which is needed in order to produce top class athletes.' Julie Kimber Gateshead College close
Paul Bryson - Head Football Coach and Development Officer
Name: Paul Bryson Role: Head Football Coach and Development Officer Qualifications: Student Leagues: ‘Studying at Gateshead College gives you an opportunity to progress into the professional game; we have had 7 students to date who have progressed into playing professional football and numerous others who play semi-professionally. We have won the ECFA League the last 5 years and been in 5 National Finals so we have a great reputation to go with our superb facilities.' Paul Bryson
Tracy Ashcroft - Advanced Lecturer & Course Manager
Name: Tracy Ashcroft Role: Advanced Lecturer & Course Manager for the ND in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) Qualifications: Diploma in Management /PGCE / Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy/ BSc (Hons) Sports Science Sporting experience: International athlete representing Great Britain in the 800m event ‘Gateshead College Sports Academy is a vibrant and energetic place to study. There is a diverse range of academic courses to choose from which are all delivered by highly qualified, enthusiastic and committed staff. The established combination of academy training alongside academic study provides students with an excellent opportunity to develop both in their choice of sport, further education choices or career pathway. I only wish that such an opportunity had existed when I was trying to combine academic study, with training and competition schedules.' Tracy Ashcroft Gateshead College close |
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