Emma
Welfare Officer & Coach Educator
My full-time role is at Northampton University as a Senior Lecturer and programme lead of the Sport Coaching Degree. Prior to this I was the lead Biomechanics Lecturer at St Mary’s University in London. Outside of my day job I spend most evenings coaching aerial activities or gymnastics through my own coaching business, Inspire Coaching Academy. I genuinely enjoy spinning around and being upside down! I also work as a coach educator for British Gymnastics where I deliver L1, L2 and L3 theory courses and have also delivered the biomechanics content on the high performance and international coaching courses. I am also a coach mentor and educator for various sporting clubs
Coaching is my passion and I believe in using a holistic coaching style model, where the child is at the center of the process. This allows for wider child development, improved decision making and develops intrinsic motivation. It is the coach’s role to ensure our younger generation stays active and truly enjoys their activities for the long-term benefits. I believe in an individualised approach and that all learners should be catered for through variety and fun! We all know how different children can be and all should be provided within an environment where they can progress and be supported. I have been coaching alongside Kieran for many years now and know that we share this passion.
Qualifications
CPD
PhD in Biomechanics and Gymnastics Landing Forces (completed at the Loughborough University Gymnastics Performance and Research Centre)
MSc Sports Biomechanics
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Level 4 Coach
Intermediate Aerial Hoop Instructor
British Gymnastics Coach Educator
Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding & Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults
Mental Health First Aid
Time to Listen (Safeguarding)
Postive Coaching
The Coaching Process
Unconscious Bias for Clubs
Effective Communication for Clubs
Equality & Diversity for Clubs