Company History

With a solid background in public sector leisure management and having successfully managed Northern Ireland's premier private racquets and fitness club since 1999, I formed N3C Leisure Solutions in 2008.  At N3C we provide building design advice, strategic planning, operational management and training programmes specifically for the health, fitness and leisure sectors.

My professional background, which spans thirty years, in sports coaching, senior operational management, strategic planning and event delivery, has provided a wealth of personal experience across the voluntary, public and private sectors.

While working with Belfast City Council I served on the organising committee of the Belfast Marathon as event co-ordinator from 1983 - 1999.  I was overall Event Manager for the 1999 IAAF World Cross Country Championships (Belfast).

As Leisure Operations Manager in Belfast I was directly responsible for the preparation of service level specifications and contract documentation for both CCT and 'Best Value'.  Throughout the late 1990's I sat on the Council's strategic cross department 'Business Improvement Group'.

I successfully managed the David Lloyd Racquet and Fitness Club in Belfast for eight years.  As General Manager I grew membership to over 6,500 and produced an annual profit in excess of £1.5m.  The club's success was built firmly on a committment to team development, member engagement and a real passion for service excellence.

I trained with the London Central YMCA as a fitness instructor and course tutor before going on to work with the Northern Ireland Institute of Coaching (laterly Coaching NI) to develop their Professional Fitness Instructor training awards programme.  In 2005 I co-ordinated and co-wrote the Coaching NI (REP's Level 2) fitness instructor award.  In partnership with the School of Sports Studies at The University of Ulster, N3C Leisure Solutions is now a Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) 'Approved Centre' delivering certified fitness instructor training at venues throughout Northern Ireland.

After decades in the industry my company is uniquely equipped with an extensive range of management consultancy and training services.  We promise a bespoke and very personal package for every client.  You can take advantage of our experience today.