Team
Harold Galley – Founder & MD
Meet Harry, the visionary founder of Skipping Workshops since its inception in 1997. With a rich background as a Headteacher in London and a national role as an Ofsted inspector, Harold brings a wealth of educational experience to the company. Since founding Skipping Workshops, he’s visited over 1,000 schools across the nation, sharing the joy of skipping and its numerous benefits. Notably, Harold’s passion and expertise have also given rise to The Bouncers, one of the country’s premier national skipping teams.
Tilly Steward – Coach
Tilly joined Skipping Workshops in 2022 and has since been leading vibrant skipping clubs across South West London and Surrey. Her exceptional skills stem from a passion for skipping that started in primary school. Tilly’s warm and approachable teaching style has made her a firm favourite with children, inspiring a love for skipping in schools nationwide.
Dan Steward – Coach/Sales
Dan has been a Skipping Workshops coach since 2022, quickly making a fantastic impression with his energy and ability to connect with both children and teachers. Skipping has been a key part of his fitness routine for most of his life, and now he’s bringing that passion into schools. With his fun, engaging style, Dan makes every session enjoyable, inspiring kids to stay active and build their skills with confidence!
Jamie Pettitt – Coach
Jamie has coached Skipping Workshops for over 5 years, having been introduced to the sport in primary school 16 years ago by one of our coaches. Since then, she has been involved in the highest level of competitive skipping, titled National Champion, won medals at the World Rope Skipping Championships, and featured on a television series about skipping.