Simon Whittam

•  Why did you want to join inspiresport?

The role and company were sold to me at interview – I have a huge passion for sport and the opportunity excited me.  I wanted to stay in sport after 10 years at the Welsh Rugby Union and this was a perfect next-step role.

 

• How long have you been with inspiresport?

9 months – it seems like longer (not sure if that’s a good thing or not)

 

• What do you like the most about your job?

No day is the same as the previous – there is a challenge every day to keep you on your toes.

 

• As a child, what did you think you were going to be when you grow up?

A truck driver – I was obsessed with trucks.

 

• If you had to describe yourself with just one emoji – which one would it be?

 

• What do you like doing in your spare time –  do you have any hobbies/how do you relax?

I watch pretty much any sport – mostly football, NFL and cycling.  Love (good) movies. I play football occasionally and cycle around 40 miles every week.  A lot of my time is taken up by my 3 year old son – we have a lot of fun together.

 

• Who is your sporting hero?

Too many to mention here:- William Perry, Walter Payton, Chris Boardman, Darren Gough, Lucas Radebe, Kevin Sinfield etc etc etc….  The only time I have managed to share a sporting arena with one was when I played for a WRU team against the Welsh FA and I played against Gary Speed.  I will cherish that moment for a lot of reasons.

 

• If you were a Disney character who would you be and why?

Tigger – boundless energy and endless optimism or

Buzz Lightyear – to entertain my 3 year old who adores him

 

•  Have you/ do you play any sports?

I occasionally play football and cycle around 40 miles a week.

 

• What is your favourite inspiresport tour and why?

I’d love to do a cricket tour to the West Indies or New Zealand.

For more information on our New Zealand tours please visit:  http://www.inspiresport.com/tours/long-haul/longhaul-new-zealand/