Meet The Team
The passion and dedication of our coaches is what makes our sessions possible. DFJ Multisports is currently run by a team of four; two experienced, qualified and DBS checked coaches, and two youth coaches who are working with us to develop their coaching skills.
Coaches are regularly offered training, where they work alongside more experienced athletes to gain the necessary experience.
With any of our coaches, you can expect:
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Up to-date enhanced DBS checks
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Qualifications in range of sports
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Emergency First Aid training
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Safeguarding training
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Strong behaviour management
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Professionalism and reliability
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Passion, commitment and dedication
Our coaches are able to build excellent relationships in a short period of time with both children and parents. They work hard to provide fun and engaging lessons whilst ensuring children feel safe and welcome. With heaps of enthusiasm and a passion for sport, our coaches truly are dedicated to inspiring our young sports participants.
OUR COACHES
Dan Fitzherbert-Jones
Director of Sport
Head Sports Coach
Safeguarding and Welfare Officer
Dan started DFJ Multisports and is the Head Sports Coach, also leading Coaching Development. He carefully plans our sessions, coaches and oversees every child's journey with us, eager to inspire their drive for sport. Dan has always had a passion for sport- he started playing grass-roots football at age 4! He signed as a striker for Southampton Football Club at 18 and played whilst studying Sports Coaching at Southampton Solent University.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Sports Coaching Degree (Bsc Hons)
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Secondary School teacher (Grad Diploma Ed)
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Youth Sport and Education (Masters Degree)
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Level 2 FA Football Coaching
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Level 1 Cricket Coach
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Level 1 Athletics Cooch
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Level 1 Tchoukball Coach
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FA Safeguarding Children
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FA First Aid
EXPERIENCE:
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Football club Secretary and Welfare Officer for 3 years
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Currently managing 3 football teams, working as Director of Football at Brockenhurst Youth Football Club
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Played football professionally for 2 years and recreationally for 25 years
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Coached a Milford Mens football team for 2 years
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Coaches 3 teams of Youth Football, and has done for 7 years
FUTURE TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT:
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Level 1 & 2 Futsal
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Level 3 Football UEFA B Licence
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Safeguarding Level 3
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Paediatric First Aid
Hi, my name is Dan. I have been teaching for 9 years and qualified as a Secondary School Teacher in Australia in 2013. I loved my time there and enjoyed seeing different cultures and parts of the world. I had fun swimming with sharks while I was there. Part of my teaching career was also in Australia for 2 years! I have worked with sports companies including Planet Sport to aid teachers’ professional development of PE sessions and after school sports clubs; and GoSport School Sports Partnership as a Sports Coach delivering Primary School lessons and after school clubs.
My spare time is usually spent coaching my youth football teams. I also enjoy football in all forms as well as spending time with my family and watching films at home and at the cinema (hopefully soon)!
Sarah Collison
Director of Operations/Safeguarding
Business Manager
Senior Sports Coach
Health and Safety Officer
Sarah is the Business Manager and runs many aspects of DFJ Multisports behind scenes, as well as being an assistant coach. You are likely to find her at every session ensuring the safety of the welfare of your children both physically and emotionally.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Primary School Teacher BEd
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BGC General Gymnastics Coaching Level 1
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FA Safeguarding Children
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FA First Aid
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General Safeguarding
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General First Aid
EXPERIENCE:
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Recreational gymnast until age 15
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Volunteer gymnastics coach for 4 years
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Teaching in primary schools for 6 years
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2 years as Vice Chairman of a football club
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Worked in many local schools
FUTURE TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT:
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Accounting qualification
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Level 1 Tennis Coach
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Safeguarding Level 3
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Paediatric First Aid
Hi, my name is Sarah. I have always enjoyed working with children. I participated in gymnastics while I was growing up then started teaching it while at uni! Since then I have worked as a Year 1 teacher for a year, then worked at Brockenhurst Primary School for 2 terms before continuing on to be a Primary School Supply Teacher.
In my spare time I love cooking and walking in the forest. I enjoy organising things and seeing my family when I can.
Chloe Orman
Youth Assistant Coach
Marketing Director
Chloe has been working with us since the company was started. She is one of our fantastic youth coaches at our sessions and has a role in our marketing team to develop her other skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Silver Level Lifeguarding Certificate
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Paediatric First Aid Certificate
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Ballet Grade 6 certificate
EXPERIENCE:
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1 year teaching ballet to 4-5 year olds, 14 years learning
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18 months of lifeguarding training
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Competed in cross-country competitions at primary school for 3 years
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Played primary tag rugby and netball 2 years
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Played secondary rugby and netball for 1 year
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12 years swimming
FUTURE TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT:
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Level 1 Netball Coach
Hi, I'm Chloe, I study Business Level 3 Extended Diploma at Brockenhurst College. With a lot of experience in a variety of sports, I love to share my learning and skills with young children to help them develop further. Teaching ballet really helped me to develop great leadership and behavioural management skills with young children. Whilst growing up, I was a Rainbow, Brownie, and a Guide! Doing this helped me learn so many skills including teamworking and leadership. I also supported Guides sessions for younger children- keeping them engaged and ensuring fun!
