The Team
Phil Glew - Chief Driver Coach
Phil started Karting at the age of 8 and never looked back. After over 20 years of experience in the world of motorsport Phil has made a career in the industry, not only driving for most of those years but coaching and advising younger drivers too.
Phil's Highlights were battling against Lewis Hamilton in Formula Renault back in 2003, finishing runner up in the 2004 Formula BMW Championship and becoming the Clio Cup Champion in 2009. Other big moments in Phil's healthy racing career were winning races in British GT's and finishing 6th in his BTCC debut.
Phil has coached many drivers in many different categories to many Championships. His knowledge in the sport is second to none and with his likeable personality he has formed many strong relationships at all levels of the sport from Karting to F1.
Phil also works as a coach and representative for Britain's Motorsport Governing body – the MSA. He also works for ITV as a Commentator for the BTCC support package.
Eddie Reynolds - Sponsorship and Logistics
With over 20 years experience in the world of motorsport, Eddie is at at the heart of the EDGE Management business, networking and negotiating drives and sponsorship deals across the globe. Having had a 5 year spell running the Williams and Renault F1 corporate pitstop events globally, alongside being a core part of the product expert team at Rolls Royce motor cars, Eddie soon found his feet in a managerial role, looking after his now business partner, Phil Glew’s racing career.
Eddie changed the path of single seater ace Phil Glew and pointed him in the direction of saloon cars. Securing sponsorship of the multinational blue chip brand WD40 in 2008, Eddie was able to negotiate the best deals for Phil and soon won championships and ended up in the British Touring Car Championship. Eddie then took WD40 into the world of cycling and ran WD40’s events across the UK using motorsport and cycling as the brands marketing foundations.
Having raised in excess of £1 million in corporate sponsorship over the years and surviving recessions and global pandemics, the EDGE team have a wealth of knowledge of how to obtain, and most importantly keep hold of those very important sponsors.
Gloria Budd - Mind Coach
With over four decades in Motorsport starting in Formula One in 1978, Gloria is a qualified Performance and Mindset Coach since 2001, having studied psychology and clinical hypnosis for three years. While noting positive changes in driver safety, she believes the excess of available data can be distracting, hindering performance. Using cutting-edge neuro-science, Gloria assists drivers in cultivating a focused mind, enabling them to perform intuitively at their best.
Sam Kibble - In House PT
Sam, EDGE's Strength & Conditioning coach with six years in Motorsport, designs personalized fitness programs for drivers, emphasizing robust and athletic driving. Managing fitness at Top Tier Physiotherapy in Leicester, he ensures drivers are prepared for career advancements, prioritizing peak physical condition to prevent lapses in concentration and mistakes. Viewing drivers as athletes, Sam's goal is to enhance their efficiency on the track through consistent, intense training.