8BY8 SPORTS
We are delighted to announce, that 8BY8 is officially adding to its coaching services, with the introduction of multiple sports coaching in local schools.
We’re proud to currently offer specialist football coaching and have built up a reputation for outstanding practice within this field. With the introduction of Warren Clarke to our full time coaching team, who has vast experience in delivering PE curriculum sessions, extra curricular sport sessions, and managing sports programmes, we’re keen to expand our services.
We've always believed in the importance of sport in children's daily lives and the physical, social and psychological benefits it provides so this addition to 8BY8 is an extremely exciting one.
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.
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
We currently deliver the following sports sessions and clubs:
CHEADLE HULME PRIMARY SCHOOL
Multi Sports
Fridays: 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Vernon Primary School
Full PE curriculum
After School Multi Sports Yr1-2
Monday 3.20-4.20pmAfter School Multi Sports Yr3-6
Tuesday 3.20-4.20pmAfter School Dodgeball Yr3-6
Wednesday 3.20-4.20pm
Lower Park Primary School
After School Multi Sports Rec - Yr6
Wednesday 3.20-4.20pm
Lostock Primary School
After School Athletics KS2
Tuesday 3.15-4.15pm