Andy lives and breathes football from watching to playing, to coaching and everything in between. His playing career started at 4 years old and today he holds the attendance record for his Sunday league team. He started to coach local teams at 13.
With his fun and engaging style, basing his coaching around his hilarious sense of humour, he is a firm favourite with the children who attend his PE, clubs or holiday festival sessions.

FAVOURITE SPORT: Football – especially Brighton and Hove Albion
FAVOURITE FOOD: Chicken nuggets and cheesy chips
FUN FACT: Andy is a great swimmer and passed his 50m badge when he was only 2

Jack has been an avid footballer since he could walk. Spending the majority of his childhood with a football glued to his feet he has always had an immense passion for the game. His brain is an encyclopaedia of football knowledge.
He also has a good few nieces and nephews who are football mad which has given him great experience in caring, teaching and coaching young children.

FAVOURITE SPORT: Football – Arsenal FC

FAVOURITE FOOD: Crispy chilli beef

FUN FACT: Jack once won a kick up competition with a score of 596

Charlie is a firm favourite with the children and was delighted to be voted Coach of the Year by them this year. Charlie and Andy first met when Charlie was as young as some of our Reception footballers, when they were both supporting Brighton at the Amex.

Charlie brings his youthful energy and love for all sports into his coaching.

FAVOURITE SPORT: Football – Brighton and Hove Albion 

FAVOURITE FOOD: Chicken and chorizo pasta

FUN FACT: Charlie was born with 11 toes (Andy thinks this explains his football shooting skills!) ​

Lucas brings a mix of youth and experience (and rain). He loves a range of sports including hockey, badminton and football as well as many more!

He’s also officially the slowest go-kart driver at SportSTAR under the age of 35.

FAVOURITE SPORT: Badminton 

FAVOURITE FOOD: Mac and cheese

FUN FACT: Lucas loves to dress up as a character from his favourite film a boy in a dress (and he looks fabulous).​

Phil has been within football for over 40 years. From playing in his younger days to coaching youth teams and helping out with Sunday league men’s.

With his wealth of sporting experience and caring parent like coaching style Phil brings a range of knowledge to our clubs and festivals while always putting the children first.

FAVOURITE SPORT: Football – especially Brighton and Hove Albion 

FAVOURITE FOOD: Roast beef and Yorkshire puddings

FUN FACT: Phil has been collecting toy soldiers since he was a little boy and has a massive collection.

Vicky enjoys sports and Loves to be outside. Having twins boys who love to play games and spend time with the SportSTAR team she has fitted  in well. With a caring nature as a Mum and coach she is popular with the children. She encourages them to do their best and succeed to the best of their abilities.

FAVOURITE SPORT:  Fav Sports : 10 pin Bowling and football.

FAVOURITE FOOD: Sunday roast

FUN FACT: Vicky loves to ring church bells and regularly helps to teach. She has appeared on South today and BBC radio Sussex when she rang at 50 different churches in 50 days for her 50th birthday.

Lyn is our Theme Day Master. If you’ve taken part in a SportSTAR activity, game, or challenge, there’s a very good chance Lyn created it. From the first spark of an idea to the final finished experience, she has an incredible ability to bring concepts to life in the true SportSTAR way. You can go to Lyn with the smallest idea and, with a bit of her magic, it turns into something fun, creative, and unforgettable for the children and she’s the driving force behind the imagination, detail, and wow-factor that make our theme days so special.

FAVOURITE SPORT: Sewing and making things

FAVOURITE FOOD: Peas (she eats peas with everything!)

FUN FACT: Never leave anything unattended near Lyn, she has a habit of adding a SportSTAR logo to everything (including Andy’s underpants).

Skippy is SportSTAR’s friendly, mascot and the heart of our fun! Skippy LOVES football, dancing, singing and making new friends, he always encourages everyone to join in, try their best, and have a great time. Whether leading a silly dance move, or giving out medals, Skippy is always there to make the day brighter. Children know that when Skippy arrives, the fun level instantly goes up. He spreads excitement, confidence, and giggles wherever he goes, he can’t wait to meet you at your next SportSTAR session!

FAVOURITE SPORT: Football – Playing for the SportSTAR Team!

FAVOURITE FOOD: Birthday Cake! Especially if its chocolate!

FUN FACT: Skippy has many animal friends who all like to play football with him