England Talent Contacts & Staff Structure

With effect from the 1st January, the England Talent Programme sits within British Judo’s Performance directorate led by the England Leadership Team, Nigel Donohue (Performance Director), Karen Roberts (Performance Operations Manager) and Tim Ellis (Performance Pathway Manager) to enhance the alignment of an athlete’s development.

A first point for all enquiries should be via the website https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/gb-judo/home-nationprogrammes/england-judo-programme/

Below is an introduction to the England Talent Team. Every member works across the entirety of the programme however there are some specific roles and responsibilities that are outlined below, in order for you direct any enquires:

Jason Parsons – England Talent Coach
Regional England Development Squad
• All queries relating to REDS Programme

Sophie Cox – England Talent Coach
ETD Cadet – Specific Cadet Athlete Enquiries Including:
• Club Coach Contact
• Cadet Programme/Calendar Queries
• Cadet Identification Process and Selection Questions

Athlete Information Changes Including but not limited to:
• Notification of Athlete Weight Category Changes
• Injury
• Cadet Athlete Contact Detail Changes

Simon Moss – England Talent Coach
ETD Junior & U23 – Specific Junior Athlete Enquiries Including:
• Club Coach Contact
• Junior & U23 Programme/Calendar Queries
• Junior & U23 Identification Process and Selection Questions

Athlete Information Changes Including but not limited to:
• Notification of Athlete Weight Category Changes
• Injury
• Junior & U23 Athlete Contact Detail Changes

Nicole Nunn – England Programme Coordinator
• Cadet & Junior International and Domestic Selection Competition and Training Camp Notification
• England Talent Development Centres (ETDCs)
• Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE)
• TASS
• Sports Aid

The integration of the GB Pathway means that athletes will be able to take advantage of the opportunities provided by England Talent and GB Judo.

Athletes on multiple squads/programmes are expected to adhere to the minimum attendance requirements.

If your enquiry goes to the incorrect contact, it will be forwarded on by a member of the team.