Chris Sharman

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Innovator, Marketer, Leader, Strategist and Investor igniting business growth in youth sport, fitness, activity and education @ Kidztivity
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Southampton, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Chris Sharman

Chris has been working in the leisure industry since 1995 and his experience to-date has seen him progress from delivering parties and holiday camps at his local sports centre to high profile national roles for both public and private leisure operators.Children’s activities, sport (particularly football) and fitness have always been at the core of Chris’ work and since his move from General Management in 2004 he has been responsible for developing innovative products and cutting edge brands for various high profile national and international organisations; such as Disney, Virgin Active, Thomas Cook, Challenger Sports, David Lloyd and global children's TV show LazyTown.Chris has a flair for creating financially profitable products that truly engage children of all ages, increasing participation whilst at the same time re-energising staff and coaches set the task of bringing his products to life and using them to drive successful businesses.Chris founded Kidztivity in 2010 with a single mission; to transform the children's activities industry. By leveraging a powerful set of collaborative solutions and industry expertise, from training, product development and technology, to consultancy and business growth, Kidztivity are able to effectively and efficiently address change, achieving better outcomes and inspiring new possibilities for partners across the globe. Specialties: • Off-the-Shelf and Custom Training• Product and Brand Development• Software and Technology Development• Football Coaching / Development / Individual Skills Coaching• Franchising• Children's Activities / Family Fitness• Children’s Parties / Holiday Camps• Indoor Play Centres (Soft Play businesses)• Day Nurseries and Crèche Facilities• Marketing and Marketing Strategies (digital, social and print)• Product Launches and PR Campaigns• Standard Operating Procedures / Manuals• Development and Delivery of bespoke training courses• Compliance / Brand Standards Auditing / Ofsted• Innovation / Technology Solutions• Investment / Business Strategy / Commercial Growth

Chris Sharman's Current Company Details
Kidztivity

Kidztivity

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Innovator, Marketer, Leader, Strategist and Investor igniting business growth in youth sport, fitness, activity and education
Chris Sharman Work Experience Details
  • Kidztivity
    Managing Director
    Kidztivity Nov 2010 - Present
    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.
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  • Soccer Sciart
    Head Of Business Development
    Soccer Sciart Apr 2024 - Present
    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.
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  • Topodium Group
    Co-Founder And Group Ceo
    Topodium Group Apr 2020 - Dec 2023
    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...
  • Challenger Sports
    Chief Brand Officer
    Challenger Sports Sep 2018 - Apr 2020
    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.
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  • Challenger Sports
    Global Development Director
    Challenger Sports Mar 2013 - Mar 2020
    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.
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  • Esporta
    Head Of Retail Services
    Esporta Dec 2009 - Nov 2010
    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.
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  • Esporta
    Family Activities Director
    Esporta Jul 2009 - Dec 2009
    To rebrand and relaunch a new family offering by providing a clear strategic direction with operational support across 55 UK sites.
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  • Leisure Connection Ltd
    National Programming Manager
    Leisure Connection Ltd Jul 2008 - Jul 2009
    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'
  • Next Generation / David Lloyd
    Sports Manager
    Next Generation / David Lloyd Jul 2007 - Jul 2008
    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.
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  • Icfds (Parent Organisation For Brazilian Soccer Schools And Socatots)
    Business Development Manager / International Trainer
    Icfds (Parent Organisation For Brazilian Soccer Schools And Socatots) Dec 2005 - Jul 2007
    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.
  • Various Sports/Leisure Organisations
    A Mix Of Roles
    Various Sports/Leisure Organisations Dec 1995 - Dec 2005
    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

Chris Sharman Skills

Sports Coaching Manuals Fitness Children's Activities Indoor Play Family Fitness Children's Parties Holiday Camps Product And Brand Development Ofsted Sports Coaching Brand Development Personal Training Social Media Marketing Training Fitness Training Business Development Management Lifestyle Football Soccer Entrepreneurship Business Strategy Business Planning Strength Training Operant Conditioning Sports Nutrition Athletics Public Relations Start Ups

Chris Sharman Education Details

  • Abingdon College
    Abingdon College
    Management Studies

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Chris Sharman attended Abingdon College.

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Chris Sharman has skills like Sports Coaching, Manuals, Fitness, Children's Activities, Indoor Play, Family Fitness, Children's Parties, Holiday Camps, Product And Brand Development, Ofsted, Sports, Coaching.

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