BEN STROUD Sports Convenor Football & Tennis, Head of Athletic Development Holder of a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Missouri State University, former professional footballer,
KERYN AMBLER Sports Convenor Cricket & Hockey, Head of Coach Development Holding a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management, majoring in Exercise and Health, and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
head coach, and university scholarship agent Ben Stroud is the new convenor of football and tennis at Christ’s College. He is also responsible for athlete development. Having recently been a youth head coach in Perth, Ben was previously captain of FC Jazz in Finland and an agent for New Zealand athletes seeking scholarships to attend university in the United States. He has also hosted sports-related podcasts, developed community football, and helped to lead Missouri State University up the rankings as a scholarship player. With a diverse background in professional sport, Ben now brings those skills to College.
(Secondary) in Physical Education and Health Education, Keryn Ambler also brings a wealth of experience to his new role. As the convenor of cricket and hockey, he also heads coach development at Christ’s College. In his previous position, Keryn was the Christchurch Metro Cricket Association Development Manager, managing youth cricket, including the representative programme, winter training, and secondary school-based cricket. He was also responsible for the management and delivery of coach development, alongside improving resources. Since 2017, Keryn has been the 1st XI head cricket coach and youth hockey coach at Christ’s College.
NICOLE GLEASON Sports Convenor Basketball & Volleyball, Head of Injury Management, Facility Hire Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Texas
Wesleyan University in the United States, Nicole Gleason has experience in event management and marketing. As the new convenor of basketball and volleyball, Nicole is also responsible for injury management and sports facility hire at Christ’s College. Having spent several years with Canterbury Basketball as the junior events and programmes coordinator, Nicole has fostered strong relationships with clubs, schools, and coaches.
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