Leo Baron

leobaronoakhillacademy.co.uk

Position: Director

Qualifications: B.A. (Hons), M.A. Sports Management, M.Inst.SRM.Dip

Personal: Having been involved with Oakhill Academy from concept to creation along with my father, I am very proud to be able to welcome those who share our passion for sport, health and wellness in the Ribble Valley and beyond.

Paul Macdonald

paulmacdonaldoakhillacademy.co.uk

Position: General Manager

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Phil Moss

philmossoakhillacademy.co.uk

Position: Health and Fitness Manager

Qualifications: B.Sc. (Hons), M.A. Sports Management, Level 3 Advanced Personal Trainer (REPs)

Personal: I have worked in the Fitness Industry for just short of 6 years now breaking through as a fitness instructor and progressing up to the level of Advanced Personal Trainer accredited at top level on the Register of Exercise Professionals. Over the past 5 years I have established a large PT client base with varying individual needs ranging from elite athletes to cardiac rehab patients. 

I have a passion for most sports (especially football!!!!) having participated at district and county level in the past.  Aside from football you’ll most probably find me within the weights section of the gym!

By joining the team here at Oakhill I aim to carry through my experience to ensure an elite level of service amongst the fitness team. 

Kimberley Clarke

kimberelyclarkeoakhillacademy.co.uk

Position: Front of House Manager

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Personal: I have worked in the Sport and Leisure Industry for approximately 9years, starting out as a fitness instructor when I left college moving into various aspects including aerobics co-ordinator and most recently healthy lifestyle officer and junior multi sports coach in schools, I also worked along side the coaching staff at both apprentice level and first team at Burnley.

I have an interest in most sports and enjoy taking part in a variety of aerobics classes.

Emma Edgar

infooakhillacademy.co.uk

Position: Duty Manager

Qualifications: B.A. (Hons), Level 3 Personal Trainer

Personal: I have worked in the Leisure Industry for 8 years but have always been of a sporty nature since I was 11, when I started to play Hockey. I take part in a wide range of sports, including Skiing. I have recently qualified in my BTS Body Combat and I’m really looking forward to putting you through your paces!

I love playing Hockey as it is my main sport, I enjoy going out shopping with friends and I also go to the cinema on a regular basis. To relax I like to do puzzles and go for walks.

Leanne Phillipson

beautyoakhillacademy.co.uk

Position: Beauty Supervisor

Qualifications: BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Personal: I love to travel and visit new countries, where I can participate in some local activities which include, Skydiving, Glacier climbing, Black water rafting and Skiing.

Amanda Anstey

infooakhillacademy.co.uk

Position: Health and Fitness Instructor

Qualifications: Level 3 Advanced Instructor, Level 3 Nutrition + Weight Management

Personal: I have worked in the Health and Fitness Industry for nearly 5 years now, working as a Fitness Instructor, Studio Coordinator and Duty Manager.

In my spare time I enjoy socialising with my friends, going out for meals, training in the gym, spending time with my family and of course shopping!

Alan Hartley

infooakhillacademy.co.uk

Position: Health and Fitness Instructor

Qualifications: Level 2 Fitness Instructor

Personal: I have just started in the Health and Fitness Industry having retrained from an IT Support background. I am currently undertaking my Level 3 Advanced Instructor and Personal Trainer qualifications.

I am an experienced Caver, Rock Climber, Mountaineer, Diver and Runner (both on and off road).  In my free time I am Vice Chairman of the Garstang Running Club and Race Director of the Garstang Half Marathon. I am a member of the Cave Rescue Organisation based at Clapham, N. Yorks and of course a keen fitness fanatic!

Gabrielle Thomas

infooakhillacademy.co.uk

Position: Health and Fitness Instructor

Qualifications: REPs Level 3, NVQ Personal Trainer and Advanced Instructor

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Michael Shields

infooakhillacademy.co.uk

Position: Leisure Assistant and Part-Time Health and Fitness Instructor

Qualifications: BA (Hons), Focus Level 1 Fitness Instructor Award, Ribble Valley Young Volunteer Of The Year Award 2007

Personal: My background is mainly coaching based due to my qualifications in various sports and also my degree in Coaching and Sport Development; however I do have experience of working in the gym environment. I have a wide range of knowledge of most sports and enjoy participating in sports such as football, cricket, athletics and keep-fit.

Outside of work I enjoy volunteering within schools and sports club (most recently with Blackburn Rovers Ladies) and it is in this area that I gained one of the best achievements of my life so far. I was named Ribble Valley Young Volunteer Of The Year 2007. However outside of sport my biggest achievement is in 2000, when I was nominated Clitheroe Young Achiever Of The Year.

Ross Preston

infooakhillacademy.co.uk

Position: Leisure Assistant and Part-Time Health and Fitness Instructor

Qualifications: BSc (Hons), Level 2 Fitness Instructor

Personal: My professional background is football, working with academy players developing strength and fitness. I have experience in both managing and coaching teams, ages ranging between 5 years to 35. I have worked with the England blind football team, Stockport County FC Centre of Excellence, Blackpool FC Academy and most recently I have been assisting the fitness coach at Manchester City’s Academy.

Currently I am working towards my Level 3 Advanced Personal Trainer qualification and training for an Olympic weight lifting assessment to be accredited with the UK Strength & Conditioning Associating.