Master FUNdamental motor skills in an inspiring, teamwork-driven environment, guided by Team GB Olympians and world champions.
Why Bright Star Sports?
The Gold Standard in Youth Coaching
Designed and coached by Team GB Olympians, children thrive in our fun-filled, high-quality sessions.
We create an atmosphere that fosters a unique and inspirational learning environment by enriching our classes with the seven Olympic values.
Our classes and holiday coaching workshops have been designed by Team GB Olympians, all with Sport Science degrees and now enjoying successful professional careers in physiotherapy, teaching and sports coaching. Importantly they are also parents to children aged 8 and under.
Our inclusive programme teaches and coaches children of all abilities age-appropriate FUNdamental gross motor skills that will form the building blocks of their future athletic and physical development.
As children progress through our programme they will learn more technical sport specific skills and knowledge, building confidence and competencies that will enable them to go on and take part in more sports in a wider environment.
As Olympians the Olympic and Paralympic values have shaped our lives and we have lived by them both on and off the field of play. It is important to us that we bring to all our sessions the values of Olympism to act as a catalyst to inspire children towards excellence, respect for others and friendship, building their character and moral values.
Our Team
Meet the team
Get to know our exceptional team of Olympians who bring their world-class experience and passion to every coaching session.
Donna is a fantastic sporting role model for all our Bright Star Sports children. She is a triple Olympian having represented Team GB at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games and a multiple world, Commonwealth and European championship medalist. Donna has loved her life in sport and hopes to inspire more young children to have fun, build their confidence and value the friendships they make whilst participating in sport and physical activity. She has coached all ages and abilities over the years having been involved with school programmes, holiday camps and coaching workshops. Donna’s two young daughters enjoy trying out the latest content in our Bright Star Sport sessions and give Mum plenty of feedback!
NATALIE BARTON
BSc (Hons) OLY
Natalie is a multi-talented sports woman having competed in many sports to a high level and represented Team GB at the 2004 Olympic Games. She is a former international badminton player with a career high ranking inside the world’s top 5 and still enjoys competing for Hertfordshire in the Inter County’s Premiership. Natalie is a highly-accomplished PE teacher, delivering a full curriculum of sports to children aged 3 to 18. She ensures all Bright Star Sports workshops and classes create a supportive and fun environment where children can come and explore new sports, learn new skills and be inspired and encouraged to achieve their goals.
SARAH CHAPMAN
MSc BSc (Hons) OLY
Sarah is another of our Team GB Olympic stars and competed at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. She is a European championship medalist, won multiple international badminton tournaments and achieved a career high ranking inside the world’s top-10. She has worked for the past 20 years as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and uses her rehab and strength and conditioning knowledge to build badminton specific speed, strength and stability skills in our young athletes. Sarah is a Badminton England UKCC level 2 Coach, she has many years experience of badminton coaching from beginners through to county-level and junior international players.