Meet The Team!
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Andy Warmington
Managing Director
Andy founded Inclusive Sports Academy CIC in 2015 and since has since been recognised as the leading inclusive and disability coaching provider in the region. Before Inclusive Sports , Andy worked as Head Coach at Solihull Arden club where he developed a vibrant junior and adult programme. During this time, the club received the ‘National Club of the Year Award’ as recognition for their development initiatives. In 2017, he was awarded a Mayor’s Civic honour for his services to sport in Solihull.
Eva Riddiford
Term Time Administrator
Eva has joined us in a full-time capacity here at Inclusive Sports Academy shortly after finishing her time at college! As the youngest member of Inclusive Sports, she will be helping out in several different areas of Inclusive Sports, including help with admin in the office as well as other aspects including coaching sessional work.
Liyah Neale
Administrator
Liyah is currently studying psychology and sociology at university. She has obtained a health and social care level 3 extended diploma. Liyah is now part of our team and supports us Monday and Tuesdays in an administration capacity with PA work and new-starters.
Kat O'Donovan
Operations Manager
Kat is our project manager for children and young people, as well as the PA Co-ordinator brings with her a wealth of experience in the Social Care Sector. Kat has built up a fantastic reputation locally in the area, and has successfully planned and co-ordinated the HAF activities and helped support over 100 families during half term.Kat continues with building relationships in the third sector , and has proved to be a great support to our families and CYP.
Damian King
Young People's Coordinator
Damian's passion for supporting individuals living with SEND has been supported by their lived experience as a carer/ parent to 2 young adults living with various needs. He has over 30 years experience working in this field, and this has driven their passion on providing the best support possible to all.
They look forward developing the role that benefits the individuals alongside those lived experiences that enables individual choice and personal development.
Mollie Edwards
Business Admin Apprentice
Mollie joined us in June 2024 and is looking to restart her career and support the team with her business apprenticeship. We are excited for our new addition to the team, and can't wait to see how Mollie can apply her skills to the role.
Lucy Hancock
Administrator
Caitlin Gray
Digital Marketing Manager
Caitlin joined us after completing her bachelors degree at the University of Salford studying Multimedia Journalism, and is an EWIF ambassador. She has undergone several placements at various news and entertainment outlets in the North West, and has produced published works. Caitlin promotes our services through social media, and produces all print and media content via online and physical platforms. Caitlin is currently undergoing her level 5 leadership qualification, completing her level 3 in 2022.
Louise Abbott
Project admin & Support
Louise joined the ISA family in summer 2023 with supporting some of our CYP as a PA. They have most recently joined the office staff to support with admin/planning for ISA services. They have strong communication skills, patience and empathy for the challenges faced by CYP with disabilities and SEN. Louise also has a HND in Therapeutic Studies.
Deb Jacques
Community Link Officer
Deb has been a member of the Inclusive Sports staff team for 2 years helping to run youth club, gaming club and HAF events in the school holidays as well as some PA work. She has over 20 years experience of working with SEND children and young people in various education and social settings. Deb is passionate about creating change to offer social opportunities for the neurodiverse young people, she cares so much about.
Lucy is part of our team as administration support as well as being a PA to some of our CYP. Lucy has a degree in sports science and physical education, and applies her knowledge to the role.
Join our team
Begin your inclusive journey today and join our team.
If you would like to join the Inclusive Sports family, we are always hiring for term time staff and personal mentors to our young people. We offer a range of hourly contracts, with the opportunity for a competitive salary.
If you would like to submit an expression of interest, please send your contact details and CV over to andy@inclusivesportsacademy.org! Alternatively, we offer a video submission option, so if this is easier for you to submit, feel free to send your application over via video file in whatever format works for you.
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*Please note that every person who works with us must have a fully clean DBS, and provide a minimum of two character references. This is non negotiable, and failure to provide this result in termination of your application.