Sue has a wealth of senior corporate management and people development experience, and amongst her many business qualifications she holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration. She has coached gymnastics, and was the u-16 and U-18 coach for Derbyshire County Netball, as well as being a county player and umpire herself. She was also selected for the very first Derbyshire Volleyball team. Sue has taught business studies to HND students in evening classes at Stockport College and has been a NVQ assessor.

Sue took early retirement in 2014 and established the Academy with Sam in 2015. She manages the operational, marketing and strategic aspects of the business.