Harvey Grout
Harvey is the owner of Star Hotshots and a Programme Leader for PGCE Physical Education at Reading University. A former senior lecturer in Physical Education at the University of Gloucestershire, he has 10 years Physical Education teaching experience. Has has a BA (Hons) QTS Physical Education, an MSc in Sports Psychology and PGCE in Physical Education Subject Leader at University of Reading. He is also the author of "Improving Teaching and Learning in Physical Education" and "101 Classroom Games".
Callum Harvey
Footballer Callum is a Qualified PE teacher. He joined Star Hotshots with a National Diploma in Sports Science from Reading College and a BA Hons degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Chichester. Once represented England U17s at basketball. Qualifications: Edexel BTEC Level 3 Extended in Sports Science, basketball referee level 1, basketball coach Level 1, FA Level 1, tennis leaders Level 1, X bike Level 2, and fitness leadership Level 2. DBS NUMBER: 001464530130
Dan Carter
Another footballer – Dan plays for Wokingham & Emmbrook – and a Qualified PE Teacher, Dan has a degree in BSC Sports Education from the University of Gloucester. Qualifications: Levels 1 and 2 in football, Level 1 in futsal and rugby, Autism in Sport & British Gymnastics Coaching for Secondary Teachers Award, Rugby Ready, Safeguarding in Education. DBS NUMBER: 001446337890
Dan Pringle
Dan is currently a PE teacher at Maiden Erleigh, the same school he attended as a pupil. After graduating from Bournemouth University with a degree in Sports Development and Coaching Science, Dan has worked as a Head Coach for Star Hotshots since July 2015, and he is now one of our managers. Qualifications: Level 1: football, handball, futsal, street soccer & creative coaching,
RFU Tag Rugby Award, Inclusive Tennis Leaders Training, Junior Sports Leadership Award, Bucks & Berks Football Official, Intermediate level gymnastics, Safeguarding & Protecting Children Qualification, Paediatric First Aid trained DBS NUMBER: 001397740898
Gemma Hellard
A former professional dancer with a BA (Hons) in Dance, Gemma has been a teacher of Dance at Outwood Academy Brumby, and has run her own dance academy, before joining the Hotshots team. Qualifications: PGCE, Outdoor Leader Training, Safeguarding & Protecting Children Qualification, RAD/ ISTD Syllabus. DBS NUMBER: 001468014159.
Lauren Swain
A PE Teacher at St Mary's, formerly of Chiltern Edge School, Lauren has a degree in Sport, Physical Education & Coaching Science, and a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education. Qualifications: Level 2: netball coach, dodgeball coach, trampolining coach, and Swimming teacher. Level 1: handball coach, paediatric first aid. DBS NUMBER: 001444811336
Megan McSweeney
A PGCE Drama Teacher at St Mary’s School, and boasting a BA (Hons) Theatre from Chichester University, Megan joined the Star Hotshots team in 2013. Qualifications: Paediatric first aid DBS NUMBER: 001474062685
Sophie Grindey
A netballer and PE teacher, at Maiden Erleigh, Sophie is a former children’s fitness class instructor with a BA (Hons) in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy from Manchester Metropolitan, and a PGCE from the University of Reading. Qualifications: First Aid, hockey Level 1, gymnastics, trampolining, basketball, swimming, netball umpire.
Steve Bryant
A PE teacher currently working at Maiden Erleigh, and a rugby player for Redingensians . Steve is a former Sir Williams Ramsey School Academy Trust teacher with a BSC in Sports Education and a PGCE from the University of Gloucestershire. QUALIFICATIONS: Level 2 rugby, Sports First Aid, Teaching Secondary School Athletics, Safeguarding & Protecting Children Qualification, first-aid trained. DBS NUMBER: 001496209775
Suzy Millard
One of our longest-serving team members since joining the Star Hotshots team in 2009, Suzy arrived with a BA (Hons) Physical Education and Teaching (QTS) (Secondary). Now a PE Teacher at Barnsole Primary School, Suzy has worked as an area manager at camp. Qualifications: Safeguarding and child protection, Paediatric First Aid, Health & Safety Level 3, Teaching Athletics, FA Level 1. DBS NUMBER: 001455692575
Nick Bovingdon
Director of Sport at St Edwards Prep School by day and a goalkeeper in his spare time, Nick is another of our most experienced team members; he's a regular manager at our St Piran's camp. Nick has a degree in Sports Coaching and Development and has completed a PGCE. Qualifications: FA Football Level 1&2, Level 1 athletics, rugby Level 1&2, Tag Rugby, Higher Sports Leadership Award Level 3, Child Protection, Sports Leadership Tutoring Award, First Aid Qualified, Qualified Lifeguard. DBS NUMBER: 001417289540
Gareth May
A regular manager at St Piran's, Gareth has worked as PE teacher at Little Heath and Holy Brook Special Schools and now works at St Gabriel’s School in Newbury. Gareth has a BA(Hons) in Physical Education and a PGCE in Secondary PE teaching. Qualifications: Level 1: Football, Rugby, Volleyball coaching qualifications, Level 2: Basketball, National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches DBS NUMBER: 001453085681
Jamie Hazeldine
A key member of the St Piran's team, Jamie currently works as a PE teacher at Cutteslowe Primary School. Jamie has a BA (Hons) in Sport coaching. Qualifications: RFU Level 2 Coaching, ECB Level 2 Coaching, GNAS Archery Instructor, FA Level 1 Coaching, PGA Level 1 Coaching, Sports Leader UK Trainer, Paediatric First Aid, Introduction to Youth Work Qualification, Child Protection, Health and Safety Training, Disability in Sport Training. DBS NUMBER: 001401343011
Calum Taylor
A qualified PE Teacher at John Hampden Grammar School, Calum has a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science. He also has a PGCE from Reading University. Keen golfer and cricketer, he plays cricket for Datchet. Qualifications: UKCC Level 1 Basketball Coach, UKCC Level 1 Cricket Coaching Award DBS NUMBER: 001538827745
Shaun Burningham
A PE Teacher at Chiltern Edge School, Shaun has a
BA (Hons) in Sports Management & Coaching from Buckinghamshire New University, plus a PGCE from Reading University. Shaun coaches cricket at the weekend. Qualifications: ECB Level 3 cricket coach, English basketball Level 1, Tag rugby Level 1, FA Level 2, Community Sports Leader's Award, Higher Sports Leader's Award, Conflict Handling, First Aid at Work DBS NUMBER: 001539730087
Chloe Proctor
A PE Teacher and Charity Coordinator at Herschel Grammar School, Chloe has a BSC in Sport Coaching, a Masters in Education from Brunel and PGCE in Secondary PE. Chloe plays football for Barton Rovers Ladies. Qualifications: Level 1: Handball, Aerobics, Korfball, and Level 2: Trampolining. Emergency Sports First Aid, Safeguarding. DBS NUMBER: 001449017437
Gemma Maskell
A PE teacher at Fernhill School, Gemma has a BSC (Hons) in Sports and Physical Education and a PGCE from Reading University. Qualifications: FA level 1 Assistant Football Coach, Level 1 basketball cCoach, Level 2 fitness instructor, Level 3 personal trainer, Advanced Thump boxing coach, British Gymnastics Intermediate Teacher's Award, LTA Cardio Tennis for Teachers, Rugby Ready, C Award Netball Umpire, Spinning Instructor, Triathlon Fitness Instructor, Level 2 Sports Nutrition, GP Exercise Referral Instructor DBS NUMBER: 001517328752
Jodie Cain
Jodie is currently studying a qualified PE Teacher while working at Newlands Girls School. Qualifications: Level 2 gymnastics, Level 2 trampolining, Paediatric First Aid DBS NUMBER: 1474060769
Harvey Grout
Harvey is the owner of Star Hotshots and a Programme Leader for PGCE Physical Education at Reading University. A former senior lecturer in Physical Education at the University of Gloucestershire, he has 10 years Physical Education teaching experience. Has has a BA (Hons) QTS Physical Education, an MSc in Sports Psychology and PGCE in Physical Education Subject Leader at University of Reading. He is also the author of "Improving Teaching and Learning in Physical Education" and "101 Classroom Games".
Callum Harvey
Footballer Callum is a Qualified PE teacher. He joined Star Hotshots with a National Diploma in Sports Science from Reading College and a BA Hons degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Chichester. Once represented England U17s at basketball. Qualifications: Edexel BTEC Level 3 Extended in Sports Science, basketball referee level 1, basketball coach Level 1, FA Level 1, tennis leaders Level 1, X bike Level 2, and fitness leadership Level 2. DBS NUMBER: 001464530130
Dan Carter
Another footballer – Dan plays for Wokingham & Emmbrook – and a Qualified PE Teacher, Dan has a degree in BSC Sports Education from the University of Gloucester. Qualifications: Levels 1 and 2 in football, Level 1 in futsal and rugby, Autism in Sport & British Gymnastics Coaching for Secondary Teachers Award, Rugby Ready, Safeguarding in Education. DBS NUMBER: 001446337890
Dan Pringle
Dan is currently a PE teacher at Maiden Erleigh, the same school he attended as a pupil. After graduating from Bournemouth University with a degree in Sports Development and Coaching Science, Dan has worked as a Head Coach for Star Hotshots since July 2015, and he is now one of our managers. Qualifications: Level 1: football, handball, futsal, street soccer & creative coaching,
RFU Tag Rugby Award, Inclusive Tennis Leaders Training, Junior Sports Leadership Award, Bucks & Berks Football Official, Intermediate level gymnastics, Safeguarding & Protecting Children Qualification, Paediatric First Aid trained DBS NUMBER: 001397740898
Gemma Hellard
A former professional dancer with a BA (Hons) in Dance, Gemma has been a teacher of Dance at Outwood Academy Brumby, and has run her own dance academy, before joining the Hotshots team. Qualifications: PGCE, Outdoor Leader Training, Safeguarding & Protecting Children Qualification, RAD/ ISTD Syllabus. DBS NUMBER: 001468014159.
Lauren Swain
A PE Teacher at St Mary's, formerly of Chiltern Edge School, Lauren has a degree in Sport, Physical Education & Coaching Science, and a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education. Qualifications: Level 2: netball coach, dodgeball coach, trampolining coach, and Swimming teacher. Level 1: handball coach, paediatric first aid. DBS NUMBER: 001444811336
Megan McSweeney
A PGCE Drama Teacher at St Mary’s School, and boasting a BA (Hons) Theatre from Chichester University, Megan joined the Star Hotshots team in 2013. Qualifications: Paediatric first aid DBS NUMBER: 001474062685
Sophie Grindey
A netballer and PE teacher, at Maiden Erleigh, Sophie is a former children’s fitness class instructor with a BA (Hons) in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy from Manchester Metropolitan, and a PGCE from the University of Reading. Qualifications: First Aid, hockey Level 1, gymnastics, trampolining, basketball, swimming, netball umpire.
Steve Bryant
A PE teacher currently working at Maiden Erleigh, and a rugby player for Redingensians . Steve is a former Sir Williams Ramsey School Academy Trust teacher with a BSC in Sports Education and a PGCE from the University of Gloucestershire. QUALIFICATIONS: Level 2 rugby, Sports First Aid, Teaching Secondary School Athletics, Safeguarding & Protecting Children Qualification, first-aid trained. DBS NUMBER: 001496209775
Suzy Millard
One of our longest-serving team members since joining the Star Hotshots team in 2009, Suzy arrived with a BA (Hons) Physical Education and Teaching (QTS) (Secondary). Now a PE Teacher at Barnsole Primary School, Suzy has worked as an area manager at camp. Qualifications: Safeguarding and child protection, Paediatric First Aid, Health & Safety Level 3, Teaching Athletics, FA Level 1. DBS NUMBER: 001455692575
Nick Bovingdon
Director of Sport at St Edwards Prep School by day and a goalkeeper in his spare time, Nick is another of our most experienced team members; he's a regular manager at our St Piran's camp. Nick has a degree in Sports Coaching and Development and has completed a PGCE. Qualifications: FA Football Level 1&2, Level 1 athletics, rugby Level 1&2, Tag Rugby, Higher Sports Leadership Award Level 3, Child Protection, Sports Leadership Tutoring Award, First Aid Qualified, Qualified Lifeguard. DBS NUMBER: 001417289540
Gareth May
A regular manager at St Piran's, Gareth has worked as PE teacher at Little Heath and Holy Brook Special Schools and now works at St Gabriel’s School in Newbury. Gareth has a BA(Hons) in Physical Education and a PGCE in Secondary PE teaching. Qualifications: Level 1: Football, Rugby, Volleyball coaching qualifications, Level 2: Basketball, National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches DBS NUMBER: 001453085681
Jamie Hazeldine
A key member of the St Piran's team, Jamie currently works as a PE teacher at Cutteslowe Primary School. Jamie has a BA (Hons) in Sport coaching. Qualifications: RFU Level 2 Coaching, ECB Level 2 Coaching, GNAS Archery Instructor, FA Level 1 Coaching, PGA Level 1 Coaching, Sports Leader UK Trainer, Paediatric First Aid, Introduction to Youth Work Qualification, Child Protection, Health and Safety Training, Disability in Sport Training. DBS NUMBER: 001401343011
Calum Taylor
A qualified PE Teacher at John Hampden Grammar School, Calum has a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science. He also has a PGCE from Reading University. Keen golfer and cricketer, he plays cricket for Datchet. Qualifications: UKCC Level 1 Basketball Coach, UKCC Level 1 Cricket Coaching Award DBS NUMBER: 001538827745
Shaun Burningham
A PE Teacher at Chiltern Edge School, Shaun has a
BA (Hons) in Sports Management & Coaching from Buckinghamshire New University, plus a PGCE from Reading University. Shaun coaches cricket at the weekend. Qualifications: ECB Level 3 cricket coach, English basketball Level 1, Tag rugby Level 1, FA Level 2, Community Sports Leader's Award, Higher Sports Leader's Award, Conflict Handling, First Aid at Work DBS NUMBER: 001539730087
Chloe Proctor
A PE Teacher and Charity Coordinator at Herschel Grammar School, Chloe has a BSC in Sport Coaching, a Masters in Education from Brunel and PGCE in Secondary PE. Chloe plays football for Barton Rovers Ladies. Qualifications: Level 1: Handball, Aerobics, Korfball, and Level 2: Trampolining. Emergency Sports First Aid, Safeguarding. DBS NUMBER: 001449017437
Gemma Maskell
A PE teacher at Fernhill School, Gemma has a BSC (Hons) in Sports and Physical Education and a PGCE from Reading University. Qualifications: FA level 1 Assistant Football Coach, Level 1 basketball cCoach, Level 2 fitness instructor, Level 3 personal trainer, Advanced Thump boxing coach, British Gymnastics Intermediate Teacher's Award, LTA Cardio Tennis for Teachers, Rugby Ready, C Award Netball Umpire, Spinning Instructor, Triathlon Fitness Instructor, Level 2 Sports Nutrition, GP Exercise Referral Instructor DBS NUMBER: 001517328752
Jodie Cain
Jodie is currently studying a qualified PE Teacher while working at Newlands Girls School. Qualifications: Level 2 gymnastics, Level 2 trampolining, Paediatric First Aid DBS NUMBER: 1474060769