Geoff has lived and worked in Brighton for over 23 years. He graduated from Brighton University with a degree in Physical Education and has been head of the PE department at Ovingdean Hall School for the Deaf for many years.

As a qualified rugby coach, Geoff has had a long and distinguished career in Sussex rugby. He developed fitness and rehabilitation programmes to ensure his players achieved and maintained peak performance.

As Head Coach to the England Deaf Rugby Team he led them to success in the Four Nations Championships in 2004.

After qualifying as a sports therapist, Geoff now combines education with operating an injury clinic. He has also set up a therapy suite at Ovingdean Hall for students with special physical difficulties, establishing programmes for children with arthritis and cerebral palsy.