Meet the Team

STEVE BARNETT

Managing Director

Steve is the founder of Activate Sports Education and is also the Head Coach at Ross Tennis Centre. His background in Physical Education and Sports Coaching spans over 15 years, with roles within Development and Performance Sport.

CRAIG COOK

Director

Craig has worked within the sports industry for over 25 years, his knowledge and skills have developed through his background in Tennis, as a coach, programmes manager and holiday club lead.

LEWIS RAWLINGS

Tennis Coach

Lewis is another sports coach at Activate, he specialises in tennis and dodgeball coaching and is one of the key parts in Activates sports camps & events.

PETE EAST

Sports Coach

Pete comes from a background with sports coaching in schools, with experience as a PE Apprentice and working as a lead PE coach in education.

CARL ROBERTS

Football Coach

Carl is an experienced football coach, working with grassroots players and is Head Coach for Ross FC Ladies Team. Carl also has experience working with the education sector and is a lead PE coach for Activate.

KEIRA BRAIN

Sports Coach

Keira is a keen football player, who is a current player in the Ross FC Ladies team. She is a newly qualified sport coach, who has completed her training and is developing her skills, whilst sharing her experience as an athlete.

ETHAN WATKINS

Sports Park Manager

Ethan has put together his passion for sport and his management skills and is the Manager for our Sports Park site. He is also part of the administration team to help deliver the projects on offer with Activate.