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JOEL TOMKINS

Joel is a former English professional rugby league footballer who last played second-row forward for the Catalans Dragons in the Betfred Super League, and has played for England at international level.

He has previously played for the Wigan Warriors and Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. He also played professional rugby union for Saracens in the English Rugby Premiership and the England Saxons and England at international level.

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OISIN MCCONVILLE

Oisin is an Irish Gaelic football manager and former player. He was part of the Crossmaglen team that won 13 Armagh Senior Football Championships in a row between 1996 and 2008, whilst also collecting 7 Ulster Senior Football Championships and 6 All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championships along the way. Oisin is amongst one of the highest scoring players in the latter competition’s history and has continued his success in his managerial career, collecting multiple titles since his playing retirement in 2013.

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LAUREN FISHER

Following the completion of her degree in psychology from Durham University Lauren has transitioned from her internship at Sporting Chance to take on the role of Education Lead. Beyond her studuies Lauren has played Premiership rugby and has competed at the  international level in both the 7s and 15s format of the game.  She hopes to combine her experience as a player with the knowldege gained within her degree to provide engaging and informative sessions to athletes. 

PAUL MORTIMER

Paul is a former professional footballer, accumulating over 262 professional appearances, notably nearly 200 of these for Charlton Athletic. After his playing career, Mortimer held coaching roles with Wimbledon, Arsenal, Torquay United and Brentford. Paul is also trained as a counsellor and psychotherapist and also works on the Sporting Chance national network of therapists providing support to those in need.

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