JOHN STANCLIFFE
What role do you have in the foundation?
Head of Foundation
How did you become interested in sport?
Grew up being taken to football matches, cricket matches and to play Golf
When did you first start coaching and how did it come about?
I had a bad football injury at 17 years old, so whilst I couldn’t train with my team, I went into schools and the academy to coach Year 1 and Year 2 children
Do you support any team in any sport and what influenced you in supporting them?
Football – Sheffield United – Due to my dad playing for the Blades for 9 seasons
Cricket – Yorkshire & England – My Grandad took me to matches throughout the summer
American Football – Chicago Bears – Got bought a shirt when I was a 8 years old so they just became my team.
Which actor would play you in a film about your life?
Christian Bale.
What is your death row meal (favourite meal)?
Be a choice of 2,
Full Rack of spare ribs with BBQ sauce
Fillet Steak with peppercorn sauce, with homemade chips
MUSIC – Favourite artist? And song?
Oasis – Live forever
Love Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen as well
What is your favourite past time/hobby?
Playing Golf – badly, & spending time with family and friends.
If you could have one superpower what would it be?
Ability to fly, save a fortune on petrol and flights to go on holiday.
What is at the top of your bucket list?
Travel Route 66 in America.





