OUR CAMP LEADERS

James Beevers is a 3rd generation fencer who followed the success of his father, mother and grandfather, who all fenced at international and Olympic level.

At the age of eight, he started fencing and has since won every British national title including being a four-time Senior British champion. James has represented Great Britain at 14 Wo

James Beevers is a 3rd generation fencer who followed the success of his father, mother and grandfather, who all fenced at international and Olympic level.

At the age of eight, he started fencing and has since won every British national title including being a four-time Senior British champion. James has represented Great Britain at 14 World & European Championships and was a member of the British team at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Following his retirement from the sport in 2009, James founded the very successful Little Musketeers fencing program which reaches over 350 schools teaching 3000 children each week in the UK. As a father of two young children, James has carefully developed exercises with executive functions and whole-child development in mind while gently exposing them to the sport of fencing.

Kenny came through youth system at Southend United and On February 1, 2020.  Kenny made his professional debut for Southend United in a 2–1 victory over Lincoln City in League One. 

At 16 years and 83 days he was the third youngest player to ever play for Southend United, and one of the youngest players to ever appear in League One. 

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Kenny came through youth system at Southend United and On February 1, 2020.  Kenny made his professional debut for Southend United in a 2–1 victory over Lincoln City in League One. 

At 16 years and 83 days he was the third youngest player to ever play for Southend United, and one of the youngest players to ever appear in League One. 

He went on to appear 5 times for Southend and later was signed by Premier League side Norwich City for a substantial undisclosed fee. 

Kenny spent over 3 years at Norwich which included a loan spell at Chelmsford City, and has since gone on to play for Dover Athletic and Cheshunt FC

Alankrit is an MSc Sports and Exercise Science graduate at the University of Essex with practical expertise in exercise prescription, strength & conditioning, and sports performance support. Skilled in VO₂ max testing, blood lactate sampling, biomechanics, and data analysis. 

Alankrit is a professional cricketer and ECB Level 2 coach with

Alankrit is an MSc Sports and Exercise Science graduate at the University of Essex with practical expertise in exercise prescription, strength & conditioning, and sports performance support. Skilled in VO₂ max testing, blood lactate sampling, biomechanics, and data analysis. 

Alankrit is a professional cricketer and ECB Level 2 coach with experience coaching young athletes and delivering strength & conditioning sessions. 

 He is currently a Junior Coordinator at Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club – and has coached U11–U14 cricket teams, focusing on technical development, injury prevention, and fitness.