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Franchise Launches in Dudley

We are pleased to announce that a Progressive Sports Franchise has launched in Dudley - so schools and parents will be able to access our high quality provision locally. Ade Lett is the local Franchisee, and Ade says; “I am really excited about the launch of Progressive Sports in the Dudley area, I truly believe sport and Physical Education is fundamental to the early development of children and the skills learned during play, physical education and sport contribute to the holistic development of young people.  It also provides a forum for young people to learn how to deal with competition and how to cope with both winning and losing. These learning aspects highlight the impact of physical education and sport on a child’s social and moral development in addition to physical skills and abilities. Physical education and sport also build health activity habits that encourage life-long participation in physical activity. This extends the impact of physical education beyond the schoolyard and highlights the potential impact of physical education on public health.”

If you are a school or parent, and wish to know more about our services in Dudley. You can contact Franchisee Ade Lett on 07814 244672 or email a.lett@progressive-sports.co.uk . Also please take the time to have a look on the website for up-to-date information for Dudley – www.progressive-sports.co.uk/dudley

Franchise Launches in North Birmingham

We are pleased to announce that a Progressive Sports Franchise has launched in North Birmingham - so schools and parents will be able to access our high quality provision locally. Richard Simmons is the local Franchisee, and Richard says; “I am really excited about our Franchise launch into North Birmingham & Sutton Coldfield. I have over 35 years experience in sport and was looking for a way to use that experience to get more children active and much fitter. Having this opportunity to offer the local Schools and Community a high quality service of Sports, Dance & Physical Education through a Progressive Sports Franchise was the best way to ensure that all children have access to Health & Fitness in or out of School.”

If you are a school or parent, and wish to know more about our services in North Birmingham. You can contact FranchiseeRichard Simmons on 07779 782239 or email r.simmons@progressive-sports.co.uk . Also please take the time to have a look on the website for up-to-date information for North Birmingham – www.progressive-sports.co.uk/northbirmingham  

BBC Radio London - Franchisee Kevin Watts

Our Franchisee Kevin Watts who runs the Progressive Sports Franchise in Greenwich, Bromley and Bexley was invited to take a group of local children to the outside broadcast of the BBC London show Drivetime with Eddie Nestor in General Gordon Square, Woolwich.

Three members of his team Shelley, Craig and Tom organised some activities for the children to participate in, and were interviewed by roving reporter Ramo and their moment in the spot light came on 6.55 minutes and 24.40 minutes. If you click on the link to have a listen; http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/p00hs0d1/

To also find out what is happening locally with the Greenwich, Bromley and Bexley Franchise you can visit there local site at www.progressive-sports.co.uk/greenwich-bromley-bexley or contact Kevin Watts on 0844 272 8795.

Franchises Launch in Telford and Wyre Forest/Bromsgrove

We are pleased to announce that Progressive Sports will be delivering its excellent services in Telford & Wrekin, as well as Wyre Forest & Bromsgrove very soon. Schools and parents will be able to access our high quality provision locally very soon, if you look out on either of their local sites to keep up-to-date with what's happening locally.

Cliff Green our Franchisee for the Telford & Wrekin area, says; "After returning to the UK following my tenure as a Headteacher at one of the largest International Schools in the whole of East Africa! I was looking for an opportunity that encapsulated my passion for sport. And Progressive Sports now offers me with this opportunity with an excellent product and philosophy that gives me the vehicle to achieve this in Primary Schools across Telford and Shropshire!"

To get in touch with the Telford & Wrekin Franchisee please contact Cliff Green on 07904 538491 or email c.green@progressive-sports.co.uk or visit their local site at www.progressive-sports.co.uk/telford-wrekin  

Dave and Dan Hammond a father and son for the Wyre Forest & Bromsgrove area, Dan says; "After finishing my studies my real interest and passion was for sports, and with gathering two years worth of experience coaching in the community voluntarily as a football coach, I decided to pursue a career in coaching. I have a real affinity for coaching younger children as the work done with them in order to improve their skills and knowledge looks and feels ten times more rewarding, as they are in the early developmental stages of their lives, and to be a part of that development is amazing. After reading about Progressive Sports, and when meeting with Eddie, becoming a Progressive Sports franchisee seemed to be the best option in order to impact on a young person's life through sport and physical education on a day to day basis"

To contact the Wyre Forest & Bromsgrove Franchisee contact Dave or Dan Hammond on 01562 829417 / 07919 365355 (Dan) or email d.hammond@progressive-sports.co.uk or visit their local site at www.progressive-sports.co.uk/wyreforest-bromsgrove

Franchises Launch in North Leics & East Manchester

We are pleased to announce that Progressive Sports will be delivering its excellent services in North Leicestershire and East Manchester very soon. Schools and parents will be able to access our high quality provision locally very soon, if you look out on either of their local sites to keep up-to-date with what's happening locally.

To get in touch with the North Leicestershire Franchisee please contact Graham Spencer on 01509 554861 or email g.spencer@progressive-sports.co.uk or visit their local site at www.progressive-sports.co.uk/northleics 

To contact the East Manchester Franchise contact Neil Lucas on 01457 832660 / 07790 779007 or email n.lucas@progressive-sports.co.uk or visit their local site at www.progressive-sports.co.uk/eastmanchester

Franchise Launch in the New Year - South East London

We are pleased to announce that a Progressive Sports Franchise will be launched in Greenwich, Bromley & Bexley (South East London) in the New Year. Schools and parents will be able to access our high quality provision locally very soon. Kevin Watts, Progressive Sports Franchisee for South East London says; “I am really excited about the launch of Progressive Sports in the area, and passionate about providing opportunities, raising aspirations, and increasing participation in sport locally. With over 30 years in customer service and latterly 10 years behind me as a Director of Crystal Palace FC, I can clearly see from my personal experience how bringing Progressive Sports in to our community, will only serve to enhance and enrich every child's opportunity to access sport.

“Progressive Sports offer services in schools and communities, and are about helping all children, regardless of their physical, emotional and social development. They should all have access to sport as this underpins their development as well-rounded individuals.

“I can see with the current uncertainty of the School Sports Partnerships, - that we can, as a leading provider in the country, also offer a further solution of making sure children continue to have the opportunity to access high quality PE and Sport for many years to come.

“This is, for me personally, a great way to give something back to sport and the community I live in and I am looking forward to it immensely”

If you are a school or parent, and wish to know more about our services. You can contact Franchisee Kevin Watts on 0844 2728795 or email enquires@progressive-sports.co.uk. Also please take the time to have a look on the website for up-to-date information for the area – www.progressive-sports.co.uk/greenwich-bromley-bexley  

Franchise Launches in North Staffordshire

We are pleased to announce that a Progressive Sports Franchise will be launched in North Staffordshire in September. Schools and parents will be able to access our high quality provision locally very soon.

Wayne Stevenson and Colleagues are the local Franchisees, and this what they had to say about taking over the Franchise; "I'm extremely excited about the future for Progressive Sports North Staffordshire, as we have bought into an excellent model which will help us to provide an excellent service locally to schools and parents. Sport is our passion and through the wide variety of services we can offer, we will be able to inspire and engage lots of children locally.

We are happy to recommend the Progressive Sports Franchise model, as we have received excellent support from the very staff, and are really looking forward to many years working under the Progressive Sports brand".

If you are a school or parent, and wish to know more about our services. You can contact Franchise Wayne Stevenson on 01782 312242 or 07704 920439 or email northstaffs@progressive-sports.co.uk. Also please take the time to have a look on the website for up-to-date information for the area – www.progressive-sports.co.uk/northstaffs

Franchise Discovery Day

Progressive Sports will be holding a Discover Day on the 18th June 2010, 10.00am – 1.00pm. The Discovery Day is an ideal opportunity for you to come along, and find out in more detail about our Franchise. We will explain about the emerging Sports Education Market, the Franchise package, the training and support we provide, and of course talk about Profit and Loss projections.

If you a serious about making a step change in your life, then this is an excellent opportunity to find out about our Franchise. It is only 3 hours out of your life that could be life changing!

Please take the time to browse our site for more details on the Franchise (www.sport-franchise.co.uk).

The day will be held at Progressive Sports Head Office; Venture Point, Towers Business Park, Rugeley. WS15 1UZ.

Lunch will be provided, if you have any dietary requirements, then if you can let us know before hand.

If you can confirm your attendance by emailing with your name and contact details, and any dietary requirements.

We look forward to seeing you on the 18th June 2010!

Progressive Sports at Grass Roots Football Live!

Progressive Sports will be in attendance at this year’s Grass Roots Football Live at the NEC in Birmingham on the 4-6 June 2010.

You will have the opportunity to come and say hi, and find out in a lot more detail about our Sports Franchise. We will have a team of people who will be ready to answer any questions you have, and take you through the model - which offers potential Franchises with an excellent business opportunity.

For more information on Grass Roots Football Live then please visit their website; http://www.grassrootsfootball.co.uk/

We look forward to catching up with you at the show!

New Premises

Progressive Sports have moved out of their old premises, and into new premises on Towers Business Park, Rugeley, Staffordshire.

The new premises reflect Progressive Sports professionalism and commitment to developing sport across Staffordshire and the UK, and fits into Progressive Sports long-term goals and ambitions to spread the Progressive Sports experience through its Franchise network.

The new address; Progressive Sports, Venture Point, Towers Business Park, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 1UZ

Franchise Launches in Walsall & Wolverhampton

We are pleased to announce that a Progressive Sports Franchise will be launched in Walsall & Wolverhampton after Easter. Schools and parents will be able to access our high quality provision locally very soon.

Tom Scott and Tom Hatton the Franchisees had this to say about taking over the Franchise; "We are very excited to have joined the Progressive Sports family and are positive and enthusiastic about the difference that we can make to the Walsall & Wolverhampton area. Sport is our passion and it is our aim to raise the standards of sports provision across the area, ensuring that all children are catered for with a wide variety of sport and games activities.

We both saw the franchise opportunity as a fantastic way to progress our careers further in the sports coaching industry. Progressive Sports has a great reputation across the Staffordshire area, and this is something we are hoping that we can emulate within Walsall & Wolverhampton in the near future. The Managing Director is very enthusiastic about the franchise, and has great ambition and drive to see that more franchises can be developed in the near future, giving Progressive Sports a widespread influence on sport for future generations."

If you are a school or parent, and wish to know more about our services. You can contact franchisees Tom Scott or Tom Hatton on 07854 932999 / 07792 278483 or email walsall-wolves@progressive-sports.co.uk. Also please take the time to have a look on the website for up-to-date information for the area – www.progressive-sports.co.uk/walsall-wolverhampton

Spreading the Progressive Sports Experience!

Welcome to the new look Progressive Sports website, you will be able to get the latest news on what's happening across the whole Progressive Sports network. If you are looking for local courses or want to get in touch with your local Progressive Sports franchise, you can access this information from the links on the main homepage.

We at Progressive Sports are a very excited about the future! We are looking to spread the Progressive Sports experience throughout the UK - by means of our franchising model.

We will be able to create a number of job opportunities for people who wish to work in the Sports education industry, and along the way pass on our passion for educating children in Sport, as they are at the centre of our objective - in helping to raise standards of Physical Education in schools and Sport in the community.

If you want to work in the Sports industry, have the drive and determination, then we would like to hear from you!

For more information or for an informal chat about our franchise model, then please don't hesitate to contact myself.

All the best for the future.

Eddie Ray

Managing Director