Chris Sharman Email & Phone Number

Southampton, Uk

Kidztivity (previously iKidz Training and Consultancy) is an independent provider of marketing, training, merchandise and consultancy services to all organisations working with children, families and young people. Kidztivity provides a completely bespoke service to it’s clients; specialising in the development and training of branded play and sports activities, holiday provisions, birthday parties and fitness programmes for children of all ages. Clients past and present include: Disney, Challenger Sports, Youth Sport Trust, David Lloyd Leisure, Thomas Cook, Virgin Active, LazyTown, Junior Adventures Group, Universal Studios and Oxygen Activeplay…Kidztivity believes the key to success with activities for children and families is to always keep the brand, products and staff fresh; with this in mind Kidztivity has developed the ‘Cycle of Seven’ and uses this with clients to establish both the short and long term needs of the business. Some clients will need support in all seven areas, others may be struggling in just one or two, either way the Kidztivity team will personalise it’s approach to the needs of each client.

United Kingdom

Where Soccer, Science and Art combine to create unique Soccer SciArt for those who know and love the beautiful game... ⚽As Head of Business Development my role is to drive the strategy that supports the amazing Soren Meibom to bring his truly unique Soccer SciArt to a wider audience... be that through museum quality replica prints, custom commissioned SciArt for your business, organisation or club, displaying original SciArt at exhibitions, or to getting into the mind of Soren via inspirational talks and seminars.

Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Topodium Group began life as the internal marketing agency within global sports coaching, apparel and technology company Challenger Sports. In April 2020 I had the pleasure of launching Topodium Group and bringing with me an exceptional team of marketers and innovators, whilst continuing to work with various Challenger Sports divisions as our first retained partners (clients). Specialising in the sport and leisure, visitor attractions, and education sectors, we delivered the solutions needed to ignite brand and business growth. We loved working with brave and bold partners on exciting projects and worked with some amazing ones like United Soccer Coaches, Youth Sport Trust, David Lloyd, Oxygen ActivePlay and many more...

Responsible for the branding and marketing across the global Challenger Sports network, including the newly merged parent company for Challenger Teamwear and Denver-based technology company Gen' V (merged on 1st January 2019)The role has seen Chris bring together all the marketing and media personnel assets from across the various businesses to launch a full-service internal creative and marketing agency that delivers a combination of strategy, design, technology and advertising services to the various divisions of the businesses.

Basingstoke, Uk

Responsible for the set-up, launch, marketing and ongoing management of Challenger Sports' global division (outside of North America).Based in Basingstoke (United Kingdom), Chris worked with a 'family' of franchisees, licensees and partners across the globe with the aim of turning Challenger Sports from the largest soccer coaching company in America and Canada to the largest in the world!Challenger Sports distributed 4 different coaching programs and employed over 1,300 coaches annually:TinyTykes Soccer (previously known in the USA as MiniKickers) is an innovative fun-based program introducing 1-5 year olds to the basic skills of soccer. It allows children to explore and learn in a relaxed and fun environment whilst promoting social, physical and emotional development through the medium of soccer. British Soccer (also known as The Challenger Soccer Academy in some territories) is the most popular camp and academy program across North America, established in 1985 and working with over 250,000 children annually. Experienced staff work with children aged 5-18 on individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small sided games and freestyle moves. TetraBrazil is an authentic Brazilian-based soccer coaching program for 5-18 year olds and is the largest of it's type in the United States. TetraBrazil is a fusion of futsal and conventional soccer focusing on the techniques and tactics that have help to mould some of the world's best players. GK Icon, was originally create by former England Goalkeeper Richard Lee, now owned by Challenger Sports this innovative goalkeeper coaching program is for children aged 8-18.

Wokingham, Uk

Reporting to the COO and responsible for an annual £21m division (£7.5m EBITDA), the role was responsible for the strategic development, marketing and financial performance of the company's retail services (Fitness, Health and Beauty, Family Activities, Racquets and Swimming) across 55 sites in the UK.

To rebrand and relaunch a new family offering by providing a clear strategic direction with operational support across 55 UK sites.

Wyboston, Uk

To provide the central direction for the development and standardisation of junior sports and activities across 70 facilities.This included the rebranding of the company's 'Party Animals' product and the launching of new junior programmes such as 'Harpers Strike', 'Harpers Activity Camps' and 'Harpers Soccer Schools'

Swindons, Uk

Assisting in the opening of the Swindon Club whilst working centrally on the development of Soccer Allstars, a branded football provision for the business.

Leeds, Uk

Head of business development and support to over 200 franchisees and one million participants across the world. Leading national and international training seminars and residential training courses both in the UK and abroad.

Wycombe Leisure Ltd / Nexus Community (3 years) - General Manager, Group Programming ManagerEsporta (3 years) - Family Activities Manager / Assistant General ManagerVarious Sports / Leisure Centres (4 years) - Coaching sports, children's parties and holiday camps