Planet Sport Acquires Football Coaching Company PSR

Planet Sport has announced the acquisition of PSR Coaching Ltd, the leading football coaching business in Surrey.

“We are delighted that PSR has joined the Planet Sport group and this acquisition fits perfectly with our national development plans” commented Chris Vertannes, Managing Director of Planet Sport.

Scott Rimmer, founder of PSR commented, “Both companies have the common ambition to increase the quality of sports coaching in schools and clubs. We will benefit from both Planet Sport’s experience and scale. These are exciting times and by joining forces with Planet Sport we have real growth potential. It is vital that we engage this generation in participating in sport”.

The 2012 Olympic Games are fast approaching and schools have a mandate to increase the number of hours of physical activity from 2 to 5 hours per week. Sport remains a hot topic and Planet Sport continues to be a driving force behind increasing participation in schools and clubs across the country.

Rises in both child obesity and inactivity levels is a key national issue facing schools, clubs and parents. The acquisition of PSR takes Planet Sport a step closer to ensuring more children improve their health and well being by staying active through its many sports coaching initiatives.

10th June 2010