Ben Holden is the author of best selling book and popular social media channel ‘Wanna Teach PE’.

Liz Durden-Myers Liz is a physical education teacher, researcher and teacher educator with over 15 years' experience within education across the primary, secondary and higher education sectors. She is currently a Senior Lecturer In Physical Education at the University of Gloucestershire & Bath Spa University, Managing Director & Co-Founder at PE Scholar & Scholarly and Past Chair of the International Physical Literacy Association (IPLA). Liz is a qualified teacher and holds a PhD in Physical Literacy, a MA in Education, a MSc in Psychology and a BA (Hons) in Physical Education. Her research interests include Education, Physical Education, Philosophy, Health, Sport and Wellbeing. She has specific expertise in Physical Literacy, Teaching Pedagogy, Curriculum Design and Teacher Professional Development. Liz is an international speaker, passionate educator and physical activity advocate who champions the value of physical activity for health, wellbeing and human flourishing.

With a solid University background, she developed an extended knowledge of international relations in sport as director and/or international collaborator for the I.F. of Climbing (IFSC), Mountaineering (UIAA), Skating (World Skate), Skiing (FIS) and Snowboarding (WSF), 2005-2019.

One of the leading Voices in International work against sexual abuse and harassment in sport across the world. Safe Sport Advocate; VOICE Ambassador (Voices for Truth and Dignity Combating Sexual Violence in European Sport through the Voices of Those affected), Sport England Safeguarding Advisory Panel, Council of Europe Pool of European Experts on Sexual Violence in Sport, International Safeguarding Consultant, Psychotherapist, Facilitator, Moderator, 2021 Winner Mental Health Media Awards Ireland - Mental Health Content Special Interest Award.

A former PE teacher, Thierry Terret became a world-known professor of sports history and director of an interdisciplinary research centre in sport science at the University of Lyon, France, during two decades. He later successively became Rector of La Reunion Island and Rector of French Britannia, was appointed as Ministerial delegate for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 by the French ministry of education and works nowadays as vice-Rector of French Polynesia. Among other duties he was the president of the International Society of the History of Physical Education and Sport (ISHPES), the president of the French Society of Sport History, an academic co-editor of the International Journal of the History of Sport and co-editor of the Book series ‘Sport in the Global Society’ (London, Routledge), and ‘Espaces et temps du sport’ (Paris, L’Harmattan). He has written or edited more than 70 academic books and 350 papers and chapters on sports history, with a particular focus on education, gender, politics and cultural transfer.

Preparing students for a physically active life through physical education is Lee’s ‘why’ and this value was the main motivation for creating the concept-driven curriculum and writing 'Is PE in Crisis? Leading Meaningful Change in Physical Education'. Currently a Head of Department and formerly a pastoral Leader, Lee grew frustrated with a PE curriculum focused on sport and performance. Lee realized that a curriculum obsessed with sporting ability was not only failing to meet the needs of most students, but it was also putting them off physical activity altogether. He knew PE had the power to be so much more. Lee is passionate about creating positive experiences in PE that genuinely nurture physical literacy, get kids active for sustained periods of time, develop competence and build positive relationships with PE, physical activity, and sport..

Zach Errett has been involved in school sports his entire life. As a school athlete, he competed in 3 sports. After graduating from the university, Zach began his career as a science teacher and coach. He has worked at 4 different schools during his 24-year career. During that time, Zach served as the head wrestling coach for 15 years (Mooresville High School and Avon High School) and the Director of Sport for 3 years at Mooresville High School. In 2019, he led his wrestling team to a 2nd place finish in the State of Indiana (312 schools). In addition to coaching, Zach has been a high-level wrestling referee for over 20 years. He was selected to referee in 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. Since 2018, Zach has served as the role of Education Manager for UWW. He oversees all of the educational programmes and develops training content for coaches and referees.

Sahir has been involved in badminton for the past 25 years as player, coach and sports administrator. After 7 years as Secretary General/CEO of the Badminton Confederation of Africa, he moved to the Badminton World Federation in 2022 as Head of Development Projects. Alongside other key BWF development projects, Sahir is presently leading the development of the BWF new outdoor sport, AirBadminton. He also possesses a range of expertise in Sports Management with focus on strategy, administration and capacity building. 

Have been working with Badminton World Federation since January 2018 in managing different variety of development projects. One of the main projects is the BWF Shuttle Time Schools Badminton programme which is the BWF’s flagship projects implemented since 2012.

Will Swaithes is an experienced teacher, teacher educator and leader of teaching and learning. With over 20 years’ experience in education, he is currently a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education at Birmingham City University leading the secondary PGCE programme whilst also contributing to Initial Teacher Education at several other institutions including Loughborough and Buckingham universities. Will is Education Director at PE Scholar, a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) for Redhill Academy, previous Head of Physical Education and Achievement for Youth Sport Trust (YST), previous Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning and author of an OCR GCSE PE textbook. He achieved Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) status in 2006 and also holds a master’s in educational leadership. Will has a reputation for high-quality consultancy services, mentoring support, and training with an ambition to ensure PE stands for Positive Experiences for all children in all schools.