KUDUS OYENUGA
DIRECTOR
Previous to founding Parallel Sports Coaching, Kudus played professionally at football clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Hayes & Yeading United, Dundee United, Hartlepool United and Greenock Morton. Kudus has also played for MyPa, Bury, St Johnstone, Boreham Wood, Dartford and Cowdenbeath on loan and had a short stint playing in Qatar and now currently plays semi professionally at Margate FC.
Kudus has a Level 2 Coaching Badge in Football and is undertaking his UEFA B, which will lead onto his A License.
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Kudus realised his passion for coaching children and young adults after many years in the professional game. He has been coaching for 5 years and believes that through sport, he can inspire children and young people to thrive and believe in themselves.
His vision is to promote fun, engaging sports sessions to inspire our future generation of fit, healthy and strong youths.
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JERMAINE D'SOUZA
DIRECTOR
Jermaine studied sports development, coaching and fitness at college then went on to study Sports Development Graduate having obtained his degree from Winchester University. Jermaine then worked as an intra-college sports activator meaning that he was responsible for delivering in-house competitions, working closely with curriculum teams, and leading gym inductions.
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Previously, Jermaine was the head basketball coach for the men and women's basketball team. Jermaine's other roles include leading twilight and theory sessions upon completing his Level 3 Education in Training Certificate.
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Jermaine is passionate about sports whilst applying behavioural, motivational and different exercise strategies, which help to keep his sessions fun and engaging.
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As a sportsman, Jermaine knows first-hand the physical and mental health benefits of being active and part of a team. Sport is an amazing way to let off steam and meet new friends.
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Previously, Jermaine worked alongside his team, delivering over 32 different sports and activities and is excited to bring his experience and ideas to Parallel Sports Coaching.
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Through coaching and mentoring, this ambition is to guide the youth to help them grow into well-rounded individuals, working with novice youngsters to elite athletes, he envisions inspiring growth in the character and confidence of every child he teaches.
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SAMANTHA WALKER
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Samantha's working career has included accounting, administration and Personnel, where she completed her Institute of Personnel Development Part 1 qualification.
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After having her family, she wanted to work locally and found herself a position within a school as a Teaching Assistant. She progressed over her 14 years at the school to a Higher Level Teaching assistant and then became Extended School Lead, developing a very successful After School and holiday provision alongside Parallel Sports.
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Her passion is anything 'craft' and she has planned and resourced all the crafting activities across the Afterschool clubs and holiday clubs, sharing her love of making something unique with the children. Her flair for planning children's parties has made the clubs very successful and children have returned time and again to enjoy the party themes she has conjured up.
She believes that children's creativity and imaginations should be nurtured and they should be allowed to explore their own ideas of how something should be. As well as improving and developing fine motor skills, art activities build confidence and decision making - allowing a child to be master their own creation.
She is now an integral part of the day to day running of Parallel Sports and provides administratrive support, planning and new ideas for the continued progression of our Company.
OWEN DIXIE
LEAD SPORTS COACH
Owen joined us in April 2023 as a Sports Coach having gained his BTEC Level 3 in Sports and Coaching.​
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Owen has a passion for all sports but particularly loves his football. Having played since he was 7 years old, he is very knowledgeable about the sport and has honed his skills by playing as part of a team for some time. His normal position is Left back/Left midfielder.
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When he was younger he became English Champion and won a European Bronze medal in karate.
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He has always wanted to become a coach and share his love of sports. He has become a very popular member of our team and is well liked by the children.
ELLIEANN DUFF
SPORTS COACH & SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD
Ellieann joined us in September 2024.​
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A former gymnast, Elliann shares her passion for the sport with enthusiasm and a wealth of knowledge. She became a Gymnastics coach at the age of 13, as her own coach inspired her to pass on her knowledge and skills to the next generation of gymnasts. She finds this very rewarding and enjoyable.
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Elliann is a highly qualified coach having gained her Gymnastic Core Proficiency, Level 3 Sports & Exercise Science Extended Diploma and Level 3 Sports Leaderships qualifications.
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She loves working with children, sharing her skills and making a positive impact on their lives.
JAKE HALSEY
LEAD SPORTS COACH
​Jake joined us in July 2024 and brings with him many years of coaching experience. His qualifications include BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Science Triple Distinction Star and he also holds his UEFA B Licence and FA Futsal Level 1.
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From a young age, Jake knew that he wanted to become a sports coach. He enjoys making a difference to people's lives by providing a positive image to others. He enjoys seeing the growth and development of those he coaches and enjoys other's success.
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His favourites sport is football but he has a passion for all sports! He became a footballer at the age of 12.
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Jake owns his own football coaching company called JHF Coaching and used to live and coach in Tenerife.
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Harrison Topliss
SPORTS COACH
Harrison joined us in September 2024 .
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His love of sports lead him to become a coach so that he could give back and teach children what he had learned through the sports he had played over the years.
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His favourite sport is football which he has played from the age of 7. Currently he plays for Great Wakering Rovers FC.
One of his greatest moments in sport is playing in a final at Wembley Stadiou​
SAMMIE POOLE
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB SUPPORT
Sammie joined us in September 2023 as a member of our support staff at Hilltop Junior School.
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She has 7 years experience working within a school environment and is a valuable member of our after school team.
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She is a self professed 'big kid at heart' and loves working with the children, ensuring they are having fun and enjoying themselves. Sammie believes that it is vitally important for children to interact and learn through play, communication and creativity. She enjoys setting up craft sessions and games for them to enjoy.
SAMANTHA WALKER
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Samantha's working career has included accounting, administration and Personnel, where she completed her Institute of Personnel Development Part 1 qualification.
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After having her family, she wanted to work locally and found herself a position within a school as a Teaching Assistant. She progressed over her 14 years at the school to a Higher Level Teaching assistant and then became Extended School Lead, developing a very successful After School and holiday provision alongside Parallel Sports.
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Her passion is anything 'craft' and she has planned and resourced all the crafting activities across the Afterschool clubs and holiday clubs, sharing her love of making something unique with the children. Her flair for planning children's parties has made the clubs very successful and children have returned time and again to enjoy the party themes she has conjured up.
She believes that children's creativity and imaginations should be nurtured and they should be allowed to explore their own ideas of how something should be. As well as improving and developing fine motor skills, art activities build confidence and decision making - allowing a child to be master their own creation.
She is now an integral part of the day to day running of Parallel Sports and provides administratrive support, planning and new ideas for the continued progression of our Company.
OWEN DIXIE
LEAD SPORTS COACH
Owen joined us in April 2023 as a Sports Coach having gained his BTEC Level 3 in Sports and Coaching.​
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Owen has a passion for all sports but particularly loves his football. Having played since he was 7 years old, he is very knowledgeable about the sport and has honed his skills by playing as part of a team for some time. His normal position is Left back/Left midfielder.
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When he was younger he became English Champion and won a European Bronze medal in karate.
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He has always wanted to become a coach and share his love of sports. He has become a very popular member of our team and is well liked by the children.
ELLIEANN DUFF
SPORTS COACH & SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD
Ellieann joined us in September 2024.​
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A former gymnast, Elliann shares her passion for the sport with enthusiasm and a wealth of knowledge. She became a Gymnastics coach at the age of 13, as her own coach inspired her to pass on her knowledge and skills to the next generation of gymnasts. She finds this very rewarding and enjoyable.
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Elliann is a highly qualified coach having gained her Gymnastic Core Proficiency, Level 3 Sports & Exercise Science Extended Diploma and Level 3 Sports Leaderships qualifications.
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She loves working with children, sharing her skills and making a positive impact on their lives.
JAKE HALSEY
LEAD SPORTS COACH
​Jake joined us in July 2024 and brings with him many years of coaching experience. His qualifications include BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Science Triple Distinction Star and he also holds his UEFA B Licence and FA Futsal Level 1.
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From a young age, Jake knew that he wanted to become a sports coach. He enjoys making a difference to people's lives by providing a positive image to others. He enjoys seeing the growth and development of those he coaches and enjoys other's success.
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His favourites sport is football but he has a passion for all sports! He became a footballer at the age of 12.
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Jake owns his own football coaching company called JHF Coaching and used to live and coach in Tenerife.
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SAMMIE POOLE
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB SUPPORT
Sammie joined us in September 2023 as a member of our support staff at Hilltop Junior School.
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She has 7 years experience working within a school environment and is a valuable member of our after school team.
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She is a self professed 'big kid at heart' and loves working with the children, ensuring they are having fun and enjoying themselves. Sammie believes that it is vitally important for children to interact and learn through play, communication and creativity. She enjoys setting up craft sessions and games for them to enjoy.