38 min
Episode 56: Chris Vertannes - UK Elite Sports Group The Drive Phase Podcast
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- Entrepreneurship
In this episode, James had the privilege of speaking to Chris Vertannes, the Group CEO at UKESG.
The UK Elite Sports Group are an international sports consultancy, coaching, and training provider made up of UKESG, Planet Education, Elite Football & Elite Rugby. Alongside their work with schools, colleges, and universities in the UK, they work with a number of leading organisations in India to include Government Agencies, Higher Educational Institutions, Sports Academies, and NGOs. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they supported their global partners with thought leadership, in the form of bespoke webinars & workshops that focussed on player development, mental health & wellbeing alongside capacity building.
Chris embodies the coaching skills he is such an advocate for; inclusivity, integrity and fun. A self-proclaimed sports fanatic, Chris has turned his passion into a business that makes a difference; coaching children skills and values applicable to both sport and to everyday life.
Being one of ten children in a sports-mad family, Chris found himself being a coach at a very young age. He would always be the one organizing the games. He was such a sports fanatic, and whatever the season he had this appetite for playing sports; making sure it was safe, fun, and that everyone was involved. That really was the start of a career path he was later to explore.
Having spent 25 years encouraging activity for UK children, Chris is now embarking on expanding the arm of his knowledge internationally.
Tune in to learn about:
Chris’ early childhood and education. Planet Education’s origin story and how they achieved the goals they had set for themselves. Chris’ first milestone and what it took to achieve it. Common myths about the sports coaching industry that pushes Chris’ buttons. How the childhood obesity issue can be fixed. Chris’ main recurring challenges in his day-to-day operations. The changes in the sports coaching industry that Chris has witnessed since he started his business. The key to running a successful sports coaching business. Chris’ daily routine and habits that help him with his business performance.
Check out UK Elite Sports Group:
Website: http://ukesg.co.uk/
Instagram: @ukesg
Facebook: UK Elite Sports Group
Connect with Chris:
LinkedIn: Chris Vertannes
Connect with James:
Instagram: @james_ventures
Facebook: Coordinate Sport FB Page
LinkedIn: James Moore
Coordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast
In this episode, James had the privilege of speaking to Chris Vertannes, the Group CEO at UKESG.
The UK Elite Sports Group are an international sports consultancy, coaching, and training provider made up of UKESG, Planet Education, Elite Football & Elite Rugby. Alongside their work with schools, colleges, and universities in the UK, they work with a number of leading organisations in India to include Government Agencies, Higher Educational Institutions, Sports Academies, and NGOs. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they supported their global partners with thought leadership, in the form of bespoke webinars & workshops that focussed on player development, mental health & wellbeing alongside capacity building.
Chris embodies the coaching skills he is such an advocate for; inclusivity, integrity and fun. A self-proclaimed sports fanatic, Chris has turned his passion into a business that makes a difference; coaching children skills and values applicable to both sport and to everyday life.
Being one of ten children in a sports-mad family, Chris found himself being a coach at a very young age. He would always be the one organizing the games. He was such a sports fanatic, and whatever the season he had this appetite for playing sports; making sure it was safe, fun, and that everyone was involved. That really was the start of a career path he was later to explore.
Having spent 25 years encouraging activity for UK children, Chris is now embarking on expanding the arm of his knowledge internationally.
Tune in to learn about:
Chris’ early childhood and education. Planet Education’s origin story and how they achieved the goals they had set for themselves. Chris’ first milestone and what it took to achieve it. Common myths about the sports coaching industry that pushes Chris’ buttons. How the childhood obesity issue can be fixed. Chris’ main recurring challenges in his day-to-day operations. The changes in the sports coaching industry that Chris has witnessed since he started his business. The key to running a successful sports coaching business. Chris’ daily routine and habits that help him with his business performance.
Check out UK Elite Sports Group:
Website: http://ukesg.co.uk/
Instagram: @ukesg
Facebook: UK Elite Sports Group
Connect with Chris:
LinkedIn: Chris Vertannes
Connect with James:
Instagram: @james_ventures
Facebook: Coordinate Sport FB Page
LinkedIn: James Moore
Coordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast
38 min