Meet the team

Hussein Khan
School Sport Development Manager

Hussein is the Partnership Development Manager for LSLSSP, his role involves providing strategic direction for PE, school sport and well-being. He is responsible for the financial and strategic management of the partnership and oversees co-ordination of multiple programmes of competitive sporting opportunities, health/well-being interventions,  PE and school sport professional development. He aims to maintain and develop effective relationships with a wealth of partners including head teachers, school staff, local authorities and sports organisations. Hussein is passionate about supporting children’s well-being and providing inclusive physical activity opportunities for all young people.

Jon Griffiths

School Games Organiser – Competition & Leadership Manager

Jon is the School Games Organiser for the SLSSP.  His role is to coordinate and deliver a fully inclusive competition programme for primary and secondary schools through the School Games and Team Leicestershire initiatives. He also runs the Sporting Ambassadors and secondary leadership programmes for schools across South Leicestershire. Jon is passionate about providing opportunities for all young people to participate and progress in sport and physical activity.

Amy Philips-Poole 
Health & Well-being Development Officer

Amy is the Health and Well-being Development Officer for the LSLSSP. Her role is to increase participation in physical activity for children who might not commonly engage in exercise or sport. Also she aims to develop an overall understanding of health and well-being within schools across South Leicestershire. She co-ordinates and delivers programmes such as Energise, SPARX, Big Moves, Inclusive Games, Aspiration Active and Secondary GALs promoting a focus on physical, mental and social aspects of living a healthy lifestyle.

Sam Shipman
School Sport Project Officer

Sam is a School Sport Project Officer for LSLSSP. His role includes co-ordinating programmes such as Secondary Health & Well-Being and Active Travel, alongside supporting the Blaby Family of Schools sport and physical activity initiatives. Sam also supports the team with the day-to-day delivery of Energise, SPARX and Big Moves and provides support to Jon and the competition calendar.

Tom Dandolo
School Sport Project Officer

Tom is a School Sport Project Officer for LSLSSP. His role includes co-ordinating projects and events alongside Lucy and the Health & Well-being officer. Tom also supports the team with the day-to-day delivery of Energise, SPARX and Big Moves and provides support to Jon and the competition calendar.

Lucy Harrison
Administrative Officer

Lucy is the Administration Officer for LSLSSP. Lucy supports the team in all areas of the partnership, from designing marketing material and communications to managing the social media accounts and updating the website. Lucy communicates CPD opportunities for schools and often supports the team at events and some competitions.