Our Team

At Sporting Sensations, we’re more than coaches — we’re educators, motivators, and role models. Our passionate team is driven by a love for sport and a belief that every child deserves the chance to grow in confidence, character, and ability. Through inclusive, high-energy sessions, we inspire young people to enjoy being active, believe in themselves, and carry positive values far beyond the playground.

Chris Pile

Founder & Managing Director

With over 15 years’ coaching experience, I’ve always been passionate about using sport to create inclusive, supportive environments where children can build confidence, develop skills, and grow socially and emotionally - skills that go far beyond sport and into everyday life.

I created Sporting Sensations in 2018 to bring this vision to life and give every child the opportunity to thrive through positive, engaging sport.

Luke Seviour

Lead Sports & Development Educator

Luke has been part of the Sporting Sensations journey since 2020, delivering school provision and supporting our holiday clubs. After taking two years away to gain further full-time experience elsewhere, he returned to the team in 2025/26 in a senior role.

Luke brings a calm, nurturing approach that strongly reflects the values of Sporting Sensations, helping create inclusive environments where children feel safe, supported, and confident to grow.

Alfie Kelsey

Sports Educator

Alfie joined Sporting Sensations in 2021, volunteering during the pandemic while completing his GCSEs. He quickly developed into a positive coaching influence, making a strong impact through PPA delivery in schools.

After gaining full-time experience elsewhere, Alfie rejoined the team during the 2024/25 academic year and now works full time in one of our partner schools. His ability to build positive relationships has made him a strong role model for many pupils.

Ollie Ross-Bisson

Sports Educator

Ollie first joined Sporting Sensations in 2024, supporting the delivery of our holiday clubs where he quickly stood out for his maturity, enthusiasm, and passion for coaching. His positive approach and strong engagement with children made a lasting impression on both staff and participants.

After completing his A-levels, Ollie joined the team full time at the start of the 2025/26 academic year. He brings great energy to every session and is committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments where children feel confident, valued, and excited to take part.

Jack Kelsey

Sports Educator

Jack joined Sporting Sensations in the early part of the 2025/26 academic year after completing his university studies. With a strong background in sports coaching and rehabilitation, he brings a thoughtful, supportive approach to his work with children.

Jack plays a key role in delivering our mentoring programmes, using his experience to help children build confidence, resilience, and emotional awareness. His calm manner and strong relationships make him a valuable member of the Sporting Sensations team.

Sam Eyles

Sports Educator

Sam brings a unique blend of experience in gymnastics, parkour, and youth work to Sporting Sensations. With a background rooted in movement and creativity, Sam’s coaching is energetic, adaptive, and focused on helping every child feel capable and confident.

His history in gymnastics and parkour gives him a strong foundation in physical literacy and body awareness, while his youth work experience ensures every session is supportive, inclusive, and child-centred.

Key Collaborations

We are proud to work in partnership with a range of primary schools, organisations, and community providers who share our commitment to inclusive, high-quality provision for children. These trusted partnerships allow us to deliver consistent, meaningful programmes that support physical, social, and emotional development, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Bath Recreation

We work closely with Bath Rec Limited to support the delivery of key community projects across Bath, including the BUDS programme and the Glasshouse Academy. Through this partnership, we help provide inclusive, high-quality sport and development opportunities that positively impact young people and support wider community engagement.

Bath College Sport

We are proud to work in partnership with Bath College Sport, sharing a commitment to developing young people through opportunity, inclusion, and real-world experience. Together, we provide regular work experience placements throughout students’ courses, helping them build confidence, develop key skills, and leave their course more employable and ready for the world of work.

Ninja Squirrells

We’re proud to work closely with Finn (Ninja Squirrels), a specialist provider of forest school and outdoor learning experiences, to bring nature-based play and skill development into our partner schools. His experienced forest school leaders deliver engaging, hands-on outdoor sessions that help children build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a love of the natural world.

This partnership allows Sporting Sensations to broaden our delivery and offer enriching outdoor education that complements our inclusive sport and mentoring programmes.

Activate Camps

We are proud to work closely with Activate Camps, a leading provider of active, engaging holiday activity and childcare programmes across the UK. Through this partnership, we support the successful delivery of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in Bath and North East Somerset, helping provide sport, games, enrichment activities, and free meals to children during school holidays. Together, we make sure children have fun, stay active, and benefit from inclusive holiday provision that promotes wellbeing and confidence.