Mark began his career as a PE teacher, advancing to Head of Department and School Improvement Consultant. His work with the Commonwealth Games 2002 organising team sparked a transition into Sport Development and public sector leadership as Head of Service for Sport and Physical Activity. Mark went onto spend 13 years at Chief Executive level for public leisure organisations where he led transformative change, driving innovation and enhancing service delivery across sport, health, education and social service sectors. Recognised with the ukactive Outstanding Leadership Award, he now leads The Performance Blueprint, empowering organisations to achieve sustainable success through leadership and high-performing cultures.

Grow Your Swim School with Confidence

A practical and personal session with KJ

Running a swim school isn’t just about filling classes. It’s about building something strong, a place where your team feels supported and your swimmers thrive.

With over 16 years in the aquatics world, KJ brings real hands-on experience. This session gets straight to the point with practical ideas you can use right away.

We’ll cover improving customer experience, tightening up systems and building confident leaders. It’s interactive, with group work to help you find a quick win and figure out the next steps for long-term growth.

You’ll leave with clarity, confidence and real actions to move your swim school forward.

With over 14 years in the industry, KJ brings a wealth of experience in fitness, business growth and leadership. A founding member of 3-1-5 Health Club and now co-founder of The Elevate Company, KJ is passionate about helping others raise their game.

Driven by a love for progress and purpose, KJ supports gyms, studios and swim schools to grow, perform and succeed. Known for high standards and positive energy, they’re all about motivating people, removing barriers and making things happen.