
SPORT
FOCUS sports
Parents and pupils seek out Repton because they know that we have the resources, both in terms of pre-eminent coaches and world-class facilities to realise ability and ambition. In hockey alone, Repton has amassed 53 national titles; securing our status as the number one hockey school in the country. We are proud to have a stream of talent head for universities, Ivy League colleges, National league teams and into Olympic squads. Above all, we value what participation in sport fosters in our pupils: teamwork, dedication, resilience, leadership and a sense of achievement – both collectively and individually.
Our international pedigree coaching staff bring a wealth of experience in the field and specialist coaching for all pupils:

Cameron Wake
Head of Cricket

Cameron Wake
Head of Cricket
Cameron played professionally for Northamptonshire between 2003-2005. He represented England at U17 and captained the U19 side.

James Rushby
Director of Tennis

James Rushby
Director of Tennis
A former world-ranked player, James has extensive links to the US tennis circuit, which has helped to guide pupils to achieve tennis scholarships for places at both top US and UK Universities.

Ben Rushby
Performance Tennis Coach

Ben Rushby
Performance Tennis Coach
Throughout his career, Ben has been an integral part of Derbyshire tennis both as a player and as a highly successful youth coach.

Luke Webb
Technical Director of Football

Luke Webb
Technical Director of Football
Luke, the Technical Director of Football at the Repton School, retired from professional football after a career at Arsenal, Coventry City, and Hereford United.

Adam Dixon
Head of Performance Hockey

Adam Dixon
Head of Performance Hockey
Former England and Great Britain Captain, Adam, boasts almost 300 international appearances, 22 international goals, a European title, and two Olympic runs.

Michael Hoare
Head of Performance Hockey

Michael Hoare
Head of Performance Hockey
Alongside his PE teaching qualifications, Michael boasts 16 years of experience spanning education, coaching, and high-performance sports.

Martin Speight
Technical Director of Cricket

Martin Speight
Technical Director of Cricket
Joining the School in January 2024, Martin has been hailed as the preeminent school cricket coach in the UK.

Jamie Main
Director of Swimming

Jamie Main
Director of Swimming
The talented coaching team is led by Director of Swimming Jamie Main.

Gareth James
Director of Sport

Gareth James
Director of Sport
Gareth joined Repton in September 2025 with an impressive background in both professional sport and independent school leadership. Following a career in professional cricket with Essex CCC, Gareth has led high-performance sports programmes as Director of Sport at two leading independent schools.

Laura Turner
Assistant Director of Sport & Head of Netball

Laura Turner brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as Head of Netball at Repton School. A former Director of Sport, Laura has played netball at both Super league and National League level, showcasing her commitment to high performance and excellence in the sport. Her leadership and vision continue to drive the development of netball at Repton, inspiring students to reach their full potential both on and off the court.

Ashley Suddes
Assistant Director of Sport

Ashley Suddes is a dedicated PE teacher with vast experience working within independent boarding schools. With a strong foundation in cricket and hockey, Ashley brings passion and expertise to both coaching and teaching. As Head of Academic PE, his commitment to sport and education continues to inspire pupils on and off the field.
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NETBALL
Our senior and junior netball teams are led by Repton’s specialist Director of Netball, Leah Pinto, who is assisted by Commonwealth Gold winning...
SWIMMING
Repton is home to a superb six-lane, 25m pool facility that was the main training venue for World Champion Adam Peaty MBE in the four-year cycle...
CRICKET
Across its history, Repton School has produced more than 150 first-class cricketers, three Test captains, and players that include the country’s greatest ever sportsman, C B Fry.
TENNIS
Repton’s tennis programme is led by former world-ranked player, James Rushby, and offers an extensive provision for players of all ages and levels of ability.
FOOTBALL
Repton holds a very strong national reputation for football with a number of players in recent years leaving us to start a professional career.
HOCKEY
Repton has firmly established itself as the most successful hockey school in the country having won 53 national titles since 2005 across every age group.