It is with deep regret that we announce the sad news of the death of Andy Sibson at the age of 51. Andy suffered a fatal heart attack whilst playing for Old Varndeanians Veterans side on Sunday 18^th January 2009.

Andy was originally from Rothley, Leicestershire where his parents still live. A keen Leicester City FC  and Leicester Tigers fan, he saw himself as still very much a Leicester lad. Andy was an active associate member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) with full membership pending. He was a hugely popular man of great intelligence, wit and wisdom who had a positive influence on a vast number of people through his teaching, coaching and an extensive network of family, friends and colleagues. Andy Sibson will be greatly missed by all who have been fortunate enough to know him.

Andy’s work at The Cavendish School, Eastbourne for 25 years as Head of PE and Deputy Head was highly admired and respected by people within the school and through the wider education community. Previously he taught at Paignton Community College.

Andy had many sporting passions one of which was volleyball. He was very highly regarded as a player with Paignton in the National league and as an English Volleyball Association staff coach. In 1984 he founded Eastbourne Volleyball club which is still thriving. Andy had only recently given up playing and coaching due to work commitments. In 1978, during his teacher training at Nottingham Trent Polytechnic, he won the British Colleges Long Jump title.

Andy was co-author, with Paul Beashall and John Taylor, of The World of Sport Examined GCSE learning materials. Andy was also a contributor to several QCA PE working groups over a number of years. To a wider audience he is known nationally for ghost writing the autobiography of Pakistan test cricketer Mushtaq Ahmed.

A great family man, he leaves his wife, Ruth and children, Amy and Luke.