In this episode, James Moore is joined by Anne-Marie Martin, the founder and franchisor of diddi dance, a revolutionary preschool dance franchise that’s captured the imaginations of babies and toddlers across the UK. Drawing from her experience as a professional dancer, Anne-Marie transformed her passion for movement into a thriving business. Through her innovative and fun approach, diddi dance has introduced toddlers to the joys of dance, inspiring a love of movement that lasts a lifetime.

As a board member of the CAA, she is a focal member of an organisation, offering activity providers the opportunity to raise standards and support them with business operations and accreditation. She has a wealth of experience in the activities sector, starting off as a single funky preschool dance class that has blossomed into a movement, with over 40 franchises nationwide.

In a nutshell James and Anne-Marie talk about:

- Her transition from professional dancer to entrepreneur, and how diddi dance was born from a gap in the toddler activity market.
-How a gap in the market for non-traditional toddler dance classes sparked the creation of a national franchise that has now introduced thousands of children to the joys of movement.
-The rise of diddi dance, from local classes to a national franchise while staying true to its joyful, inclusive ethos.
-The importance of fostering early childhood movement in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
-Insight into the Children’s Activities Association and how Anne-Marie’s leadership is shaping the children’s activities sector.
-Tips for business owners on trusting the process and focusing on strengths.
-The highs and lows of her journey and how she danced through the challenges in the children’s activities sector.…and so much more!

Connect with Anne-Marie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-martin-
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/originaldiddidancer?

Check out diddi dance:
Website: https://www.diddidance.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diddidancecrew

Connect with James:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_ventures
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coordinatesport/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-moore-uk
Coordinate Sport: https://coordinate.cloud/

In this episode, James invites Joe Lowther, the CEO of KICK, a man whose faith and passion have driven him to transform the lives of countless children, regardless of their background or faith. A decade ago, Joe made a life-changing decision to quit his job and join a team of seven at Kick London. Since then, he has steered the organization into a thriving national non-profit dedicated to offering hope and a future to young people.

KICK, originally founded by a small church in Richmond, is no ordinary organization. It’s a movement that blends sports with support, fuelled by God’s love, to uplift and empower children and young people. They achieve this through values-driven physical education, street dance, mentoring, chaplaincy in schools, and community KICK Academies.

Tune in to learn more about:

- The unwavering support of his family during his formative years

- The intersection of faith, career trajectory, and calling that led him to Kick London

- The initial struggles of running Kick, including a £50K deficit and lack of resources, and the pivotal moments that defined their mission, vision, and values

- Kick’s incredible growth from a regional to a national powerhouse, serving thousands of children across the UK

- A sneak peek into the various impactful programs Kick offers, from sports coaching and mentoring to chaplaincy services

- Joe’s unique leadership philosophy that emphasizes the power of authenticity, core values, and self-care

… and so much more!

Connect with Joe:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-lowther-

X: https://x.com/JoeLowther5

Check Out:

Website: www.kick.org.uk

X: https://x.com/KICK_GB

Connect with James:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_ventures

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coordinatesport/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-moore-uk

Coordinate Sport: https://coordinate.cloud/

In today's episode, James speaks to Mike Matera, a former professional footballer for the Western Mass Professional Soccer team, a coach, and co-founder of Beestera Soccer Training. With a passion for soccer and teaching, Mike boasts of a coaching career and a Masters in Physical Education.

From the mutual passion with his partner regarding development of an individual in a group setting, a club-neutral, supplemental training experience was established: Beestera. A soccer training company with the vision to change player development Beestera Soccer Training recognizes the limitations of impacting every individual player’s growth within a team setting, this provides a more personalized and targeted approach.

In a nutshell, James and Mike speak about:

- The number of kids he has been working with on an annual basis

- Mike's earliest soccer moments and his journey to becoming a pro

- The origin of his business and his vision when it was a startup vs now

- Filling in the void players seeking for individual attention in a group training sessions

- The criteria they use to find coaches that align with their standards

- Hoops they had to jump through for them to operate at their best in the geographical lomit they operate

- A look into the behavioral trends in kinds and how they help them reshape the negative ones

- Routines Mike leans on to remain at his peak as he leads a business

- Origin of the name Beestera

…and so much more!

Connect with Mike:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-matera-

Check out Beestera:

Website: https://www.beesterasoccertraining.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beesterasoccertraining

Connect with James:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_ventures

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coordinatesport/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-moore-uk

Coordinate Sport: https://coordinate.cloud/