Forest Green Rovers PfS Staff
Jim Ellen -
Centre Manager Playing for Success, Forest Green Rovers FC.
Jim has had over ten years teaching experience in both the primary and secondary sector. He has interests in all subjects though particularly enjoys teaching ICT, Sport and using cutting edge ideas. He is competitive as an all round sportsman and coach and has successfully guided many young people to success on and off the sports field. Jim has the ability to bring the best out of the people he works with and has a positive attitude even in the most difficult of situations. To relax Jim likes mountain biking, hockey, power kiting and 'Heroes'.
Tony Brinkworth -
Centre Assistant, Transport Co-ordinator and Health and Saftey Advisor.
"Top Tony" joins us from the centre at Gloucester Rugby Club for three days per week. Tony has has a lifetime of experience in engineering and has worked for Playing for Success for six years. He is best known for his TTT (Tony's Terrific Toast), great personality and great rapport with young people. Tony is full of great ideas and full of enthusiasm, though likes a round of golf or a days fishing to relax.
Emma Smith -
Centre Assistant and Teacher
Emma is the newest member of the PfS Team at Forest Green Rovers. With six years teaching experience across the world she has returned to her spiritual home. An infectous laugh and a good sense of humour have made her an instant hit with the students. To relax Emma likes yoga, horse riding and reading a good book.










