8BY8 PE and Multisports

Participation in sports during primary school years not only promotes physical health but also significantly contributes to cognitive development. Studies have shown that engaging in regular physical activity through sports enhances brain function, improves concentration, and boosts academic performance among children.

OUR Coaching Team

Katie Thornewill

Bio: Katie has over 15 years of sports coaching, within schools and extra curricular. She has a reputation for her own excellence in racket sports and is widely known for her professional coaching standards. Katie recently won a Padel tournament competing against players across the North West.

Likes most about PE coaching:
I'm really passionate about sharing my love of sport with children, to help inspire them.

I enjoy seeing children grow and develop in self-confidence as they overcome challenges, by learning a new skill or sport. I enjoy helping all children thrive and enjoy a sense of pride in their achievements, no matter how small.

Why do you think kids sports coaching is important:

I strongly believe that positive experiences in sport and physical activity at a young age will significantly improve the physical social and emotional well-being of all children, and help build the foundations for lifelong participation in sport. Providing a wide range of sports within the curriculum enables more opportunities for children to engage and find a passion for something they love.

Playing sports teaches children key skills, such as perseverance and resilience which will help them in all areas of life. It also helps them to learn to control their emotions and channel negative feelings in a healthy way.

Warren Clarke

Bio: Ex professional footballer with a background in sports and football coaching. Over the past four years Warren has delivered a wide variety of sports in primary schools, sports including: fencing, tag rugby, gymnastics, basketball, netball, football, tennis, fundamentals, athletics, rounders, cricket, boxersize, boccia, dodgeball, bench ball and invasion games.

Likes most about PE coaching:
Seeing the enjoyment that delivering our sessions brings to the children and the smiles on their faces when they are doing something they love or trying something new. 

Why do you think kids sports coaching is important:
Getting children involved in sports as early as possible is vital to help build essential life skills, whether that’s physical, psychological or social. Especially as technology becomes a more dominant aspect in our day to day lives

Natalya HAlliwell

Bio: Natalya Halliwell- First Class degree in Football coaching, with a background in sports coaching across schools. UA92 University Sport student of the year.  Plays for Stockport County FC Ladies. Manages the girls football for 8BY8. 

Likes most about PE coaching: Working with kids and inspiring them to try all sports.

Why do you think kids sports coaching is important: To be active, move more and have fun. This in turn combats the negative stats around child obesity and mental health issues.

We currently deliver the following sports sessions and clubs:

Vernon Primary School

• Full PE curriculum

• After School Multi Sports Yr1-2
  Monday 3.20-4.20pm

• After School Multi Sports Yr3-6
  Tuesday 3.20-4.20pm

• After School Dodgeball Yr3-6
  Wednesday 3.20-4.20pm

• After School Multi Sports Yr3-6

  Monday 3.20-4.20pm

Lower Park Primary School

• After School Multi Sports Rec - Yr6
  Wednesday 3.20-4.20pm

• Lunchtime Sports Provision

  Wednesday 12.00-1.10pm

Lostock Primary School

• After School Athletics KS2
  Tuesday 3.15-4.15pm

• After School Rugby - With Russ Tomlinson (Macclesfield Rugby Club coach)
  Thursday 3.15-4.15pm