ABOUT-US
OUR TEAM
Our coaching team comprises of coaches from different sporting and fitness backgrounds. All of our coaches thoroughly enjoy coaching children and young people and fully understand the impact that sport can have on the direction of a child’s life. All of our coaches are fully DBS checked, qualified and have vast experience in working with children and young people, our coaching team are also trained on safeguarding and first aid.
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
Christopher Herbert
Christopher has worked with children and young people for over 15 years in many different capacities ranging from and including mentor, play leader and sports coach. Over his career he has amassed various qualifications in Football, Boxing, Fitness training and Play Work to accompany his BA Honors degree in Sports Management as well as invaluable experience working within schools and community organisations in Kensington & Chelsea.
Christopher’s desire and passion is the fuel that drives Fit For Life Youth, his mantra of inclusive sport has shaped the philosophy for all the good work that is done with the children and young people that participate in our programs.
Christopher’s desire and passion is the fuel that drives Fit For Life Youth, his mantra of inclusive sport has shaped the philosophy for all the good work that is done with the children and young people that participate in our programs.
Ambassador coordinator & Mentor
Justin Baptiste
Justin comes from a varied sporting background having studied physical education from a young age. Completing his National Diploma in Sports Science. To accompany his degree in PE In The Community which reinforced his passion in not only participating but all aspects of professional coaching. Devoted to Football, Justin also enjoys boxing, tennis and athletics and completes fitness sessions three times a week.
BOXING COACH AND FITNESS TRAINER
Jeff Nembhard
Jeff has been working in the fitness industry for over 20 years with a range of organisations.
He has worked with children, teenagers and older adults alike. In this time he has gained various qualifications including personal training, Boxing, sports coaching, older adults, people with disabilities, first aid at work & nutrition. He specialises in core strength training, group exercise, circuits, British military fitness training and padwork for boxing.
Jeff has a never give up attitude and takes pride in helping people to get into fitness and achieve their goals. Some people have even become trainers through his passion, motivational skills and dedication to the fitness industry.
He has worked with children, teenagers and older adults alike. In this time he has gained various qualifications including personal training, Boxing, sports coaching, older adults, people with disabilities, first aid at work & nutrition. He specialises in core strength training, group exercise, circuits, British military fitness training and padwork for boxing.
Jeff has a never give up attitude and takes pride in helping people to get into fitness and achieve their goals. Some people have even become trainers through his passion, motivational skills and dedication to the fitness industry.
Sports Coach
Andre Baptiste
Andre is a highly valued member of the Fit For Life Youth Team. He is a young hard worker who loves to work with children and young people, helping them to push toward and exceed their targets. Although he is young himself Andre is very mature and a naturally confident person, hence why younger people gravitate to him and see him as a role model. Andre loves to spread positivity around and pass on knowledge to the younger people to combat the negativity in the world.
SPORTS COACH
Holly Moorhead
Holly is 19 years old she is currently studying Youth Studies at London Metropolitan University and near the end of her first year. Working with Fit For Life Youth has
enhanced her interest in working with young people. Her passion will always be for sports and Fit For Life Youth has given Holly the opportunity to work in a field that she is very passionate and happy about.
enhanced her interest in working with young people. Her passion will always be for sports and Fit For Life Youth has given Holly the opportunity to work in a field that she is very passionate and happy about.
Sports Coach
Leonardo Leite
Leonardo is 19 years old and is currently on his gap year training as a boxer and working as a sports coach. Working for Fit For Life Youth has taught Leonardo the value in enhancing his skills by teaching it to someone.
Leonardo has always had a variety of passions ranging from music to sport, which helps him encourage children who are new to the sport by being relatable and approachable. Since schooling from primary through to college in West London and growing up in Kensington and Chelsea Leonardo feels he has a sense of responsibility to give back to his community and help give other young people the confidence and drive to be positive and move forward in their lives.
Leonardo has always had a variety of passions ranging from music to sport, which helps him encourage children who are new to the sport by being relatable and approachable. Since schooling from primary through to college in West London and growing up in Kensington and Chelsea Leonardo feels he has a sense of responsibility to give back to his community and help give other young people the confidence and drive to be positive and move forward in their lives.
Boxing Coach & Fitness Trainer
Hal James Oliver
Jimmy has worked, trained and been involved in the Boxing scene all over England from Southampton, Portsmouth, London, Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield. Working with Children, teenagers and Adults from all different walks of life and backgrounds.
He has worked with many different organisations incorporating boxing as a means to communicate transferable skills over to life outside the boxing ring. Learning discipline, respect, confidence, independence and hard graft.
He has gained various qualifications including sports coaching, England Boxing, Boxing and fitness training, first aid at work and child safeguarding.
Specialising in Boxing fitness & conditioning, Group exercise circuits and British Military fitness training having spent time training with the British Royal Marines and the British Army infantry.’
He has worked with many different organisations incorporating boxing as a means to communicate transferable skills over to life outside the boxing ring. Learning discipline, respect, confidence, independence and hard graft.
He has gained various qualifications including sports coaching, England Boxing, Boxing and fitness training, first aid at work and child safeguarding.
Specialising in Boxing fitness & conditioning, Group exercise circuits and British Military fitness training having spent time training with the British Royal Marines and the British Army infantry.’
Funding and partnerships coordinator
Krystal Frimpong
Krystal Frimpong is a British born Ghanaian currently working in the Construction and Building Management industry. Krystal has a BA honours in Marketing and Media and is a social activist who has worked in the criminal justice system and mentored young children from various backgrounds and is passionate about supporting young people to fulfil their limitless potential. In her spare time Krystal bakes and supports with event management as well as contributing to documentaries and podcasts. Krystal is focused on a diverse and inclusive community that fosters progress.
Administrator & Digital Media Assistant
Fenn Reynolds
Fenn is a 24 year old media graduate, originating from Devon. He has worked in a number of different sectors, including TV & Film, charity and hospitality, and his adaptability and creative flair have allowed him to follow his passion and work with people from all different backgrounds and age groups. Fenn is enthusiastic about being part of creating positive change in the community, and has previously worked in a local foodbank during the earlier stages of the pandemic.’
WHO HAS OUR TRUST
PARTNERSHIPS & CLIENTS
OUR VALUES
AIMS THROUGH FITNESS AND SPORT
IMPROVE EVERY CHILD’S HEALTH AND FITNESS
We aim to make a visible impact of each child’s fitness levels and sporting ability, we aim to educate them and encourage healthy lifestyle choices and habits that will benefit them throughout their life
LEGACY, INSPIRATION & MOTIVATION
We aim to leave a sporting and fitness legacy within every child or young person. We want to inspire them into continuing sport and fitness throughout their lives. We are focused on motivating them to see the benefits and rewards of leading a healthy lifestyle, this will in turn increase their quality of life.
ENJOYMENT
It is paramount to us that all participants enjoy themselves whilst taking part in our sessions or programs. We take a playful approach to health and fitness and intertwine this within the work we do.
INCLUSIVE SPORT
Every child has the opportunity to take part regardless of ability age, gender, family situation or any other factors that may act as an obstruction
Fit For Life Youth is leading the way in educational and sports programs tackling social and health issues through partnerships and innovation. Delivering high level coaching in Football, Boxing, Basketball, Athletics, Tennis, Rugby, Netball, Trampolining and Fitness. Working with toddlers, children, teenagers and young adults with varying levels of ability. Fit For Life Youth coaches are all DBS checked, have all the relevant qualifications and undergo both safeguarding and first aid training. Fit For Life Youth implements rigorous policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all is maintained.
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