Meet the Team Behind Equalise

Leadership & Governance

Lee Harrison

Founder & Director

Nick Riding

Head Of Performance

Robert Holdsworth

Head of Data & Insights

Lee is an experienced founder specialising in data-driven performance and wellbeing solutions. He has led large-scale programmes in elite sport, education and corporate environments, and oversees Equalise’s strategy, partnerships and delivery

Nick is a UKSCA-accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach with over a decade of experience across youth sport, universities and rehabilitation. He leads Equalise’s assessment standards and ensures every programme is delivered safely.

Rob is an expert in data systems, automation and performance analytics. He builds and maintains the technical infrastructure behind Equalise, ensuring secure, accurate and scalable reporting for schools and organisations.

Who We Are

Equalise is delivered by experienced specialists with deep expertise in health, wellbeing and performance. Our team brings together elite-level coaching, data insight and years of real-world delivery through MVP — trusted by national governing bodies, elite sport and thousands of young people across the UK.

Equalise is built upon the proven foundations of MVP, a performance, data and wellbeing provider that has supported over 20,000 people across schools, universities and elite sport. Our programmes are Evidence-based; Operationally smooth; Delivered by qualified practitioners; Designed to create long-term behavioural change.

Head Of Performance: Nick Riding

Strength & Conditioning Coach
ASCC | MSc S&C | BSc Sport & Exercise Science

Nick leads the delivery of Equalise Health & Perform, bringing over a decade of experience across youth athletic development, university sport, workplace wellbeing and patient rehabilitation. He holds a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science, an MSc in Strength & Conditioning and is UKSCA accredited.

Nick has worked with individuals at every level — from helping people move out of discomfort to preparing athletes for peak performance. His personal achievements include:

• 24-hour Deadlift World Record holder

• Former GB Start Programme rowing athlete

• Black belt in Japanese Ju-jitsu

• Leeds Beckett 1st XV Rugby (BUCS Super Rugby)

Nick’s blend of elite coaching experience and human-centred delivery ensures every workforce assessment is professional, safe and impactful.

A Global Network of Qualified Coaches

Equalise is supported by a growing network of strength and conditioning coaches, PE specialists, teachers and wellbeing professionals. All coaches hold relevant qualifications, Enhanced DBS checks and full safeguarding training.

Our network allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality support across multiple schools, regions and organisations at the same time

Our Coaches

• UKSCA-accredited

• Masters-level strength & conditioning professionals

• Former athletes

• Experienced teachers and youth specialists

• Female and male coaches for appropriate safeguarding

• Regional coverage for large organisations

• Ability to scale delivery into 50+ schools or multiple corporate sites

Get in touch

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