"Promoting positive mental and physical health through holistic sport participation and community engagement."

Tyler advocates that people should build deeper connections with one another through shared interests, believing that every person has value and a role to play within the wider community. His experiences with sporting communities originate from two primary sources. The first is martial arts, which he took up at a young age. Initially inspired by Jackie Chan’s early movies and aiming to imitate his martial arts skills, Tyler quickly discovered the true power of building strength through shared knowledge, community, and team spirit. He has since supported the development of others in martial arts and competed in international and world championships in Aikido, with his highest achievement being crowned Aikido European Club Champion in two disciplines.

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His second passion was discovered on a whim. Like many early adopters in the UK, Tyler got into Parkour after watching the BBC documentary Jump Britain. Coming from a skateboarding background, his mum taped the broadcast thinking he might enjoy it. Watching it on a quiet day, he was instantly transfixed and soon hit the streets, treating the urban environment as his playground. Before long, onlookers began asking what he was doing, if they could join in, or, most commonly, "Can you do a backflip?" As time went on, the people approaching him grew younger, or as he puts it, "maybe I just got older", and local children began asking for advice. Realizing the importance of safety, Tyler decided the responsible step was to gain formal coaching qualifications.

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At the time, Parkour coaching qualifications were brand new. While completing his training, Tyler stood in a park at the same time every week for a year, rain or shine, offering free activities for local youth. Starting with just one child, participation steadily grew into what is now the largest Parkour community in Kent. Seeing this growth firsthand reinforced the positive impact sport can have on young lives.

As Tyler explains: "Some of our students come from struggling backgrounds. If we can offer a distraction, even for just one hour away from their difficulties, where they feel part of a community that strives toward fun and self-development, then to me, that’s a pretty meaningful way to spend your time and find purpose."

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With encouragement from Laura, the two co-founded Thanet Parkour Academy. Together, Tyler and Laura have collaborated with community-driven stakeholders to deliver projects that promote positive change. Highlights include staging a flash mob at Bluewater Shopping Centre to raise funds and awareness for the Royal British Legion, performing at the Ramsgate Arts Festival (Summer Squall), and partnering on local council initiatives. Tyler’s mission is to promote the lifelong benefits of sports, fitness, and well-being, helping individuals build sustained habits that foster positive mental health. He is passionate about using holistic sports to teach transferable life skills and remains a strong believer in leading by example, continuous education, and the power of play.

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• Project Management (MSc) (1st class) (Kent Business School)

• Sport and Exercise Management (BA Hons) (1st class) (University of Kent)

• IOSH Managing Safely

• Level 3 Sport, Coaching and Development Extended Diploma (Btec)

• Level 2 Parkour/Freerunning Instructor (Parkour UK, 1st4Sport)

• Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems (CACHE)

• Child Protection and Safeguarding

• First Aid trained

• DBS Certified