UK Coaching Announces Coaches Selected for 2025 Coach Development Programmes
News by UK Coaching
We are delighted to reveal the names of the coaches taking part in UK Coaching's Performance Pathway Coaching Programme, Women in High-Performance Coaching Programme and Elevate Women in Coaching Programme
In proud partnership with UK Sport and Sport England our 2025 suite of Coach Development Programmes offer a diverse range of free development opportunities tailored to different coaching audiences – creating a rich, inclusive learning environment that supports growth across the performance pathway.
Each coach will benefit from exceptional support, with the freedom to shape their own learning journey and explore the full scope of their professional development.
This year, 61 coaches from 33 sports have been enrolled across the three programmes.
This year's cohort of coaches are:
This programme will provide opportunities for individuals to develop themselves as a coach and leader, exploring and dealing with real life situations in real time, while connecting and collaborating with a network of coaches and coach developers.
| NAME | SPORT |
|---|---|
| Aaron Sheehan | Trampoline |
| Adam Johnstone | Canoe Slalom |
| Alex Carnegie-Horrocks | Lacrosse |
| Ben Wellburn | Rowing |
| Carl Ellis | Boxing |
| Conor Dockery | Lacrosse |
| Daniel Robinson | Fencing |
| Euan King | Ice Hockey |
| Gabor Szeltner | Canoe and Kayak |
| Gavin Towers | Judo |
| Harry Jones | Hockey |
| Jake Seager | Gymnastics |
| John Hodkinson | Boxing |
| Lauren Hayward | Trampoline |
| Liam Doody | Judo |
| Liam Jefferson | Basketball |
| Martin Schouten | Hockey |
| Matt Mole | Rowing |
| Philippa Lowe | Archery |
| Russell North | Modern Pentathlon |
| Vlada Priestman | Archery |
This programme is funded by UK Sport and is aimed at high-performance female coaches who have been identified as having the potential to work in a World Class Programme or play a key role in supporting athletes transition into a World Class Programme in 2-4 years.
| NAME | SPORT |
|---|---|
| Abbie Wyver | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Ailsa Stott | Lacrosse |
| Amy Cole | Cycling |
| Debbie Wright | Figure Skating |
| Essi Aittasalo | Ice Hockey |
| Fiona Crowden | Shooting |
| Georgia Davenport | Diving |
| Holly Young | Rowing |
| Imogen Collins | Sprint Kayaking |
| Kate Rooney | Athletics |
| Laura Weightman | Athletics |
| Lauren Palmer | Netball |
| Monika Baylarbayova | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Nastasiya Uvarova | Climbing |
| Natalie Dallas | Ice Figure Skating |
| Nicola McLeish | British Showjumping |
| Pip Konerth | Hockey |
| Zoe Taylor | Rowing |
This programme is aimed at female coaches who have been identified with potential to progress into or recently progressed into coaching in a talent pathway.
| NAME | SPORT |
|---|---|
| Alice Barnes | Para Swimming |
| Amelia Campbell | Athletics & S&C |
| Becky Ramsden | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Chloe Nunn | Judo |
| Claire Haskett | Football |
| Claire Youdale | Climbing |
| Danielle Griffith | Climbing |
| Ellen Bullock | Badminton |
| Ellie Cumpsty | Sailing |
| Emily Kempin | Rowing |
| Felicity Dawes | Athletics |
| Georgina Evans Goodrich | Netball |
| Helen Calverley | Badminton |
| Jerica Jia Yue Xue | Swimming |
| Kara Colvin | Rugby League |
| Karen Bradbury | Swimming |
| Katie Knight | Hockey |
| Laura Bennett | Hockey |
| Louise Walden-Edwards | Figure Skating |
| Lucy Renshall | Judo |
| Nekoda Smythe-Davis | Judo |
| Vicky Otterburn | Netball |
Congratulations to all coaches selected.
UK Coaching’s Coaching Team Lead Emily Handyside said:
We are delighted to congratulate and welcome this outstanding group of coaches to our Coach Development Programmes. Their selection reflects the dedication, expertise, and passion they bring to their sport, and we are excited to see how they will continue to grow and inspire others through this opportunity. A special thanks to UK Sport and Sport England, whose continued support is vital in making programmes like this possible."
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